Spinel thumnail The Brookites are undamaged and

The Brookites are undamaged and superb quality for the species

though we can't be completely sure

The stone has a "Marquise" cut

This specimen features a GEM quality (nearly 100% water clear) very sharp

so this stone is certainly above par for the material

Spinel thumnail The Brookites are undamaged andThis is a beautiful rich pink Spinel (with very slight reddish overtones) from Sri Lanka, not the typical Burmese material. It is a very attractive gem with an almost "metallic" vibrance when viewed in the sunlight. Many Spinels tend to have a somewhat metallic quality to them, which is part of the reason they are so desirable among collectors. The gem is virtually eye clean in clarity and has a traditional "Oval Brilliant" cut. A very good quality