The sparkling Spinel beads are about 4mm in size; in total, the strand of faceted black Spinel has a length of 40cm.
In stone healing black Spinel is used when constructive drive and modesty is required; discipline and sense of duty are strengthened.
For the origin of the name Spinel there are two theories: Either Spinel derives from the Greek "spin(n)os" (to sparkle) or from the Latin "spinella" (small thorn). Since the 16th century, various spellings of the mineral have been used in Europe, such as spynell, spinella, and spinellus. Today the spelling Spinel is common, occasionally Spinnell can be found.