spinel ruby

noun

1. ruby spinel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spinel ruby¹

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

Such red spinels should be called "Ruby spinel" (and not spinel ruby).

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Not only is Spinel ruby related to corundum ruby in color and use, but the two are frequently associated together in nature.

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The Spinel ruby of the French crown jewels, weighing 56 carats, was in 1791 valued at ten thousand dollars.

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A ring with a spinel ruby in it dropped out: she recognised the stone—it was Miss Minerva's ring.

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