Spinel and Ruby:
Gemquiz

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We've recently received comments and messages on social media about some of our spinels resembling rubies, so we thought it would be fun to test your ability to distinguish between the two gemstones with a quick quiz!

Let's see how things go!
Gemology
Ruby or Spinel

Gemquiz
Ruby Or Spinel?
Because their color is so clear and similar to that of rubies, some spinels are more difficult to distinguish from rubies. Ready? Go!
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This gemstones is a spinel
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Correct! It's a 2.00 cts ruby
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This gemstone is a ruby
Correct. A beautiful 4.02 cts Mozambique heated ruby.
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This gemstone is a ruby
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Correct, it's a 1.46 cts red spinel
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This gemstone is a ruby
Correct! 2.01 cts ruby
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This gemstone is a spinel
Correct, it's a 2.48 cts spinel
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This gemstone is a spinel
Correct, it's a 4.97 cts spinel
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This gemstone is a spinel
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Correct. It's a rare unheated ruby 4.03 cts from Mozambique
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This gemstone is a ruby
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Correct. It's a 2.26 cts spinel
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This set is made of spinels
Correct. It's a a full set comprised of 1.85 + 2.18 cts spinels and spinel pair
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This is a spinel pair
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Correct, it is a 5.05 + 5.04 cts ruby pair
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This is a ruby pair
Correct, it's a 0.97 + 1.04 cts ruby pair
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This gemstone is a spinel
Correct. It's a 2.26 cts spinel
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This gemstone is a ruby
Correct, it's a 1.93 heated ruby
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This gemstone is a spinel
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Correct, it's a 2.05 heated ruby
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This gemstone is a spinel
Correct, it's a 3.55 cts spinel
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This gemstone is a ruby
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Correct, it's a 3.17 cts red spinel
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This gemstone is a ruby
Correct, it's a 3.02 cts unheated ruby
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This is a ruby pair
Correct, it's a 5.02 + 5.03 cts heated ruby pair
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This gemstone is a spinel
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Correct, it's a 2.93 heated ruby
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This is a spinel pair
Correct, it's a 1.74 cts spinel pair
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This gemstone is a spinel
Correct, it's a 4.05 cts red spinel
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This gemstone is a spinel
Correct, it's a 1.72 cts red spinel
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This gemstone is a ruby
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Correct, this is a 1.98 cts red spinel
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This gemstone is a spinel
Correct, it's a 3.17 cts spinel
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This gemstone is a ruby
Correct, it's a 2.65 cts from Madagascar
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This gemstone is a spinel
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Correct, it's a rubellite!
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This gemstone is a spinel
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Correct, it's a 3.03 cts unheated ruby
Aw, come on!
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This gemstone is a spinel
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Correct, it's a 2.63 unheated ruby
Which stone did you think it was?
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This gemstone is a ruby
Correct, it's a 3.03 unheated ruby
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And for the last one, is this gem a spinel?
Correct, and it's one of my favorite! It's a 1.98 cts red spinel
Come on! You had one last chance to get it perfect! :D
This is quite frustrating, isn't it?
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Let's get back to the basics.
You should return to your books and check the distinguishing characteristics of these two gemstones so you can distinguish them instantly. It's not just about the colour! Please feel free to browse the relevant blog articles in our blog section.
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Keep up the good work!
Because their color is so clear and similar to rubies, some spinels are more difficult to distinguish from rubies. A little more effort will suffice :)
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You are a true gemologist!
You know everything there is to know about gems, which is the best we could hope for :D
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on this quiz! I'll probably make more quizzes in the future because they're a lot of fun to make. Do you have any ideas for the next one? Any suggestion is welcome!
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Benjamin Poudevigne
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With over ten years of marketing experience, I finally decided to settle down in Bangkok to work in an area that I have always been interested in: the gemstones industry. I'm still learning how the market works on a daily basis, and I enjoy sharing my experience with those who are interested in learning more about gems in general.