Analysis and modification of natural red spinel by ion beam techniques for jewelry applications

• Main Authors: D. Bootkul, T. Tengchaisri, U. Tippawan, S. Intarasiri
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Chemistry; Materials Science; Physics and Astronomy
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84994351062&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/55414
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2016 Elsevier B.V. Natural spinel (MgAl2O4) can be found in several colors resembling corundum, i.e. rubies and sapphires. In particular, spinels with saturated red appearance, called spinel-rubies or balas rubies, are the most appreciated. However, the beautiful rich red spinels are very rare, th...