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单词 spinel ruby
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Definition of spinel ruby in English:

spinel ruby

noun
mass noun
  • A deep red variety of spinel, often of gem quality.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • As a rule the true ruby is blood-red, sometimes called ‘pigeon blood’; the spinel ruby is scarlet; and the minor variety, the ballas ruby, is rose-red.
    • The MED identifies this as a precious stone, possibly ‘the spinel ruby, which is isotropic and can be used as a burning glass’ (headword: epestite).
    • We visit the mining fields, where sapphires, topazes and spinel rubies are found.
    • Buy her these 0.32 ctw AA fine grade Burma spinel rubies set in lovely 14k white gold to make these really stand out!
    • In ancient times spinel rubies and corundum rubies were equally well known, and the two were probably often confounded.
 
 

Definition of spinel ruby in US English:

spinel ruby

noun
  • A deep red variety of spinel, often of gem quality.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • We visit the mining fields, where sapphires, topazes and spinel rubies are found.
    • The MED identifies this as a precious stone, possibly ‘the spinel ruby, which is isotropic and can be used as a burning glass’ (headword: epestite).
    • Buy her these 0.32 ctw AA fine grade Burma spinel rubies set in lovely 14k white gold to make these really stand out!
    • As a rule the true ruby is blood-red, sometimes called ‘pigeon blood’; the spinel ruby is scarlet; and the minor variety, the ballas ruby, is rose-red.
    • In ancient times spinel rubies and corundum rubies were equally well known, and the two were probably often confounded.
 
 
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