For centuries most gem Spinels were thought to be Ruby or Sapphire, which was a reasonable assumption considering that corundum and Spinel are founding the same deposits and have the same properties. The distinction between Ruby and Spinel was not made until 1783.

Use this stone magically to brings out your strength of character in trying circumstances and to help you endure even when all seems lost. Encourages optimism and helps you find the inner strength to keep going one day at a time. Red Spinel was considered to be a cure for haemorrhages and inflammatory diseases as well as soothing heated emotions and calming anger and conflict. Powdered Spinel taken as a potion is said to eliminate darkness and depression, replacing them with optimism and joy. Perhaps it would be better to use the gem elixir for this purpose.