Spinel

Spinel ( /spɪˈnɛl/) is the magnesium/aluminium member of the larger spinel group of minerals. It has the formula MgAl2O4 in the cubic crystal system. Its name comes from the Latin word spinella, which means spine in reference to its pointed crystals.

Spinel

Spinel ( /spɪˈnɛl/) is the magnesium/aluminium member of the larger spinel group of minerals. It has the formula MgAl2O4 in the cubic crystal system. Its name comes from the Latin word spinella, which means spine in reference to its pointed crystals.