SUPERB SPINEL - MYANMAR 0.89 carats — NO RESERVE PRICE - Height: 5.1 mm - Width: 3.7 mm- 0.18 g - (1)

Discover this magnificent natural rough spinel weighing 0.89 carat, originating from Burma (Myanmar), a gemstone that is particularly captivating for its intense reddish-orange color, luminous transparency, and naturally rich, detailed crystallization.

This specimen immediately stands out for its superb vermilion-red color, enhanced by cherry-red, incandescent orange, and coppery-red hues, giving it a remarkable visual presence.

Its warm coloration evokes the glow of a burning ember, with a particularly captivating intensity when light passes through the different parts of the crystal.

The stone has an expressive natural morphology, characterized by crystal surfaces with varied orientations, geometric reliefs, and magnificent transparent areas.

One of its most remarkable features is the depth of its color. The central areas reveal a more saturated red, while the ends display splendid orange and light-red reflections.

This combination creates a fascinating play of light, with the different hues seeming to overlap inside the crystal.

The many light reflections also highlight its natural structure, creating a bright and particularly dynamic appearance.

A superb collector's gem, combining a flamboyant color, beautiful transparency, and natural crystallization of great aesthetic interest.


Technical specifications

- Stone: Natural spinel
- Weight: 0.89 carat
- Dimensions: 5.1 × 3.7 × 3.2 mm
- Declared origin: Burma (Myanmar)
- Color: Reddish orange – Reddish Orange
- Hues: Vermilion red, cherry red, incandescent orange, and coppery red
- Transparency: Transparent to translucent
- Luster: Vitreous, bright, and luminous
- Crystallization: Natural formation with several crystal surfaces and geometric reliefs
- Morphology: Rough crystal with irregular contours, growth zones, and reflective surfaces
- Distinguishing features: Intense coloration, beautiful light transmission, reddish-orange reflections, and visible internal structures
- Condition: Natural rough, uncut
- Quality: Premium selection
- Interest: Gemological collecting, mineralogy, crystallography, and natural colored gemstones

A particularly spectacular reddish-orange color


The main quality of this spinel is its magnificent reddish-orange coloration, a warm hue that gives it a particularly strong visual identity.

The stone has a vermilion-red dominant color, enriched with orange and coppery hues that emerge intensely in the light.

This color combination creates a particularly appealing effect, reminiscent of the colors of a glowing ember.

The most transparent parts of the crystal reveal light-red and luminous orange tones, while some central areas show a deeper red.

This natural variation creates a remarkable impression of depth.

In direct light, the crystal surfaces reflect the light and reveal vivid red flashes that are almost flamboyant.

The brightest areas also produce magnificent silvery reflections that contrast with the warmth of the color.

Together, they form a particularly harmonious palette, where red and orange meet to create a gem with an expressive character.

A flamboyant, luminous color, particularly appealing to lovers of natural spinels in warm, intense hues.


Naturally detailed crystallization

This spinel has a particularly interesting natural morphology, characterized by several crystal surfaces and an expressive three-dimensional structure.

Its overall silhouette reveals a crystal with irregular contours, reliefs, and distinct geometric areas.

The upper section stands out for its succession of bright surfaces and natural structures, creating a visually complex whole.

Some faces have fine textures, while others feature smoother surfaces that reflect light with particular intensity.

At the center of the crystal, several reliefs and natural lines meet, creating an impression of depth.

The lower areas, meanwhile, feature beautiful transparent surfaces that are particularly interesting for observing the passage of light.

This morphological diversity is one of the specimen's main attractions.

Unlike a cut stone, whose facets are artificially created, this spinel retains its natural, rough structure.

Each surface therefore helps reveal its natural history and the distinctive features of its growth.

A true natural crystal sculpture, whose geometry and reliefs admirably showcase the richness of its color.

A luminous transparency and magnificent internal reflections
The transparency is another major asset of this spinel.

Several areas of the crystal allow light to enter and pass through the stone, revealing beautiful chromatic depth.

The outer surfaces reflect light brilliantly, while the internal structures produce complex reflections.

Under suitable lighting, the most transparent parts reveal magnificent reddish-orange tones, accompanied by particularly captivating luminous reflections.

The central areas display a series of reflections that give the crystal a dynamic appearance.

Light seems to move through the different reliefs, creating contrasts between the deep-red areas and the lighter orange zones.

The brightest surfaces also produce beautiful silvery flashes, enhancing the specimen's visual intensity.

The spinel's natural vitreous luster further accentuates this effect, giving the stone a bright and refined appearance.

A luminous, expressive gem whose transparency and play of light reveal the full richness of its natural color.


A morphology of great mineralogical interest

Spinel belongs to the cubic crystal system and can develop a variety of natural geometric forms, including octahedral crystals.

These forms result from the regular organization of its crystal structure as it grows.

On this specimen, the various surfaces and visible reliefs testify to the complexity of its development.

Variations in texture, natural lines, and changes in the orientation of the surfaces are all interesting features to observe.

The presence of transparent areas also makes it possible to appreciate some of the internal structures.

These characteristics give the crystal a distinctive visual identity.

Its rough morphology therefore offers additional interest compared with a faceted gem, allowing the mineral's natural features to be observed directly.

A particularly appealing specimen for collectors who appreciate gemstones in their original crystalline state.


Burma – A prestigious historic origin

Burma, now called Myanmar, is renowned worldwide for its gemstone deposits.

For several centuries, this region has held an important place in the history of gemology.

The famous Mogok region is especially renowned for its rubies, sapphires, and natural spinels.

Burmese spinels display a remarkable diversity of colors, ranging from intense reds to luminous pinks, as well as violet, orange, and pastel hues.

Red and reddish-orange varieties are particularly prized for their brilliance and chromatic intensity.

Their coloration can display especially warm hues that beautifully enhance the crystal's natural transparency.

The declared Burmese origin of this specimen therefore gives it additional historical interest, linking it to one of the most iconic regions in the world of gemstones.

A prestigious origin, closely tied to the history of natural gemstones and the beauty of colored spinels.


Spinel – A gemstone with a fascinating history

Spinel is a natural gemstone renowned for its beauty, durability, and remarkable range of colors.

For several centuries, red spinels were often mistaken for rubies.

This historical confusion can be explained in particular by the similarity of their colors and their occurrence in some of the same geological regions.

Several famous historic stones long considered rubies have since been identified as spinels.

Today, spinel is fully recognized as a gemstone in its own right.

With a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, it offers excellent resistance to scratching.

Its vitreous luster and cubic crystal structure also contribute to its gemological appeal.

The red and orange colors of spinel can be influenced in particular by the presence of chromium and other trace elements.

These variations in composition give rise to a wide range of hues.

This specimen particularly well illustrates this chromatic richness, thanks to its combination of vermilion red and luminous orange.


A magnificent addition to a natural gemstone collection

This natural rough Burmese spinel brings together several particularly appealing features:
- A magnificent reddish-orange coloration, with vermilion, cherry, and coppery hues.
- Beautiful transparency that allows the depth of its color to be appreciated.
- Luminous vitreous luster, accompanied by numerous internal reflections.
- Natural crystallization featuring several surfaces and geometric reliefs.
- An expressive morphology that is particularly interesting for mineralogical observation.
- Visible natural structures that enhance the crystal's aesthetic appeal.
- A weight of 0.89 carat, with dimensions of 5.1 × 3.7 × 3.2 mm.
- Declared origin in Burma, a historic region renowned for its natural spinels.

The combination of these qualities makes it a particularly appealing addition to a natural gemstone collection.

Its reddish-orange coloration creates a particularly striking contrast with pink, violet, or lavender spinels.

Macro photography enthusiasts will also appreciate the many crystal surfaces and variations in transparency.

Under different lighting conditions, the stone reveals a wide variety of reflections and hues.

A flamboyant collector's gem combining chromatic intensity, transparency, and natural crystalline beauty.


Geological formation – A fascinating natural creation

Natural spinels form, among other settings, in metamorphic environments, when certain rocks undergo transformations under high temperatures and pressures.

These conditions allow new minerals to form and crystals to grow.

In some regions of Myanmar, spinels are associated in particular with metamorphic marble formations.

As they develop, crystals take on geometric forms determined by their internal structure.

Changes in geological conditions can influence the growth of their surfaces and produce different natural structures.

The presence of trace elements also contributes to the mineral's color.

In this specimen, the reddish-orange hues are among the most appealing expressions of this natural diversity.

The visible reliefs and structures make it possible to appreciate the complexity of its formation.

Each surface thus bears witness to part of the crystal's geological history.

A fine illustration of how natural processes can produce gems that combine intense color, transparency, and crystal geometry.


Practical information

The photographs were taken using macro photography to highlight the reddish-orange coloration, transparency, and details of the crystallization.

The hues may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions and the settings of the screen used.

The specimen shown in the photographs is the one that will be shipped, carefully protected in suitable packaging.

The stated provenance corresponds to the stone's declared origin.


Conclusion – A Burmese spinel with flamboyant beauty

This magnificent natural rough Burmese spinel weighing 0.89 carat stands out for its particularly appealing combination of intense coloration, beautiful transparency, and natural crystallization.

Its superb reddish-orange hue, enriched with vermilion, cherry, and coppery tones, gives it a remarkable visual presence.

Its many crystal surfaces and natural reliefs add considerable aesthetic richness.

In the light, the crystal reveals magnificent red and orange reflections that highlight its transparency and the depth of its color.

Its declared Burmese origin adds a historical dimension to this gem, linking it to a region renowned worldwide for its gemstones.

A particularly appealing premium collector's piece, ideal for enthusiasts of natural spinels, lovers of Burmese gems, and collectors looking for a crystal that is at once flamboyant, luminous, and rich in mineralogical detail.


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