BARADAK GEM GUIDE
Price of Spinel per carat
BARADAK separates lot acquisition, dealer market and public retail asking. Valuation depends on variety, origin, treatment, quality, weight and cut.
Analyze this gemstoneMohs8
MineralSpinel
RI~1.718
SG~3.60
What drives value
colorclaritycutcarat weightspecial color descriptors
Buyer intelligence
Vivid reds and cobalt blues are among the most valued colors. Red and pink are commercially important, while fine blue material can also be highly valuable.
Care
Good jewelry durability; warm soapy water is a conservative cleaning method.
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