Spinel Group Visible Spectra (generally 350 - 2500 nm)

The spinels are a diverse group of minerals with wide variation in their chemical composition. Among the more common spinel group minerals, the color is due to chromium and iron. Rarely, cobalt will be a cause of color.

Natural MgAl2O4 Spinels

Black Spinel Crystals

Gahnite, ZnAl2O4

Synthetic Spinel-group materials

High pressure spinel polymorphs of olivine compositions


Link to an extensive collection of references to mostly color and visible spectroscopy of spinels


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