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Black Spinel is a rare magnesium aluminium oxide mineral, belonging to the larger Spinel group. It is prized for its rich, opaque black colour and exceptional hardness. Unlike Black Obsidian, which is a glass, or Black Onyx, which is microcrystalline quartz, Black Spinel is a true mineral crystal known for its intense diamond-like lustre and optical properties. It is often cut into faceted gems for high-quality jewellery due to its durability and brilliant reflective surface.

Black Spinel is known as the "Stone of Rejuvenation and Protection." It is a highly protective and revitalising stone, believed to encourage the user to let go of the past and accept life's challenges as opportunities for growth. It offers energy renewal, helping to reduce fatigue, and provides powerful grounding, helping to shield the user from the negativity and harmful electromagnetic fields of the environment. It inspires gratitude and helps to balance mood swings.

Hardness: 8 on the Mohs scale (making it very durable and second only to sapphire and diamond in hardness among common black stones).

Chakra: Primarily the Root Chakra (for grounding, vitality, and security). 

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio, Sagittarius and Aries. 

Benefits: Offers powerful energetic protection and grounding, encourages rejuvenation and stamina, promotes gratitude and a positive outlook, helps to release resentment and negativity, and provides a strong connection to the Earth's energy. 

Source: Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Thailand, Cambodia, Tanzania, Myanmar, Brazil.

How to use Black Spinel

Place it in your home: Keep a piece near electronic equipment or in areas where you feel energetically drained, as it is believed to help mitigate electromagnetic smog and restore vitality.

Meditate with it: Hold the stone during meditation to achieve deep grounding and to help release any stagnant or old emotional baggage, allowing for a sense of energetic renewal.

Carry it: Keep a small stone in your pocket or bag to draw on its constant energy of protection and perseverance, especially when facing long, demanding days or challenging situations.

Wear it: As jewellery (rings, earrings, or necklaces) for daily, long-lasting energetic shielding and vitality, its hardness making it perfect for continuous wear.

Use for energy rejuvenation: Place the stone over your Root Chakra while lying down to help clear energetic blocks and draw vitality and stamina up into the body from the Earth.