How durable is spinel?

Spinel is highly durable and a good pick for everyday wear; it shows off an impressive Mohs hardness of 8, and it also has a complete lack of cleavage, which gives it extra toughness against chipping.

Historically, it has been mixed up with rubies and sapphires; spinel shares a lot of corundum’s solid physical qualities. It reaches an exceptionally high polish and keeps its crisp facet edges looking fresh over decades of steady use. Because it naturally resists abrasion and daily damage, it becomes a premium zero-maintenance gemstone for pretty much all kinds of fine jewellery.