A rough Octahedral Spinel crystal next to a rough Octahedral Diamond showing identical shapes

Octahedral Spinel and Diamond: Rough Crystal Guide

Introduction When gemologists and jewelry designers handle rough stones straight from the earth, they often face a striking puzzle. Octahedral Spinel and Diamond look remarkably alike. Both crystals grow in the cubic system, forming the same “double-pyramid” shape. Furthermore, both appear in a dazzling range of colors. This visual similarity has caused centuries of confusion. Most famously, […]

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