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Pink to red spinel is a gemstone that comes in a range of colors, from light pastel to deep rose:

• Color

  The color of pink spinel can vary depending on the stone's origin, with spinels from Sri Lanka tending to be lighter, and those from Burma tending to be richer. The color can also be affected by lighting and the presence of other minerals in the stone.

• Crystal shape

  Spinel is singly refractive and belongs to the cubic crystal system, with an octahedral crystal shape.

• Fluorescence

  Some pink to red spinels, such as the Mahenge spinel from Tanzania and the "Jedi" spinel from Burma, are known to be highly fluorescent.

• Origin

  Most pink to red spinel comes from moderate- to high-grade metamorphic rocks. Some of the finest spinels come from Burma, which is known for its rich red and pink hues.

• Inclusions

  Common mineral inclusions in spinels from Myanmar, Vietnam, and Tanzania include apatite crystals and graphite platelets.