Definition

1. Noun:
   • A yellow or orange variety of ruby spinel: A rubicelle is a gemstone, specifically a type of spinel, characterized by its yellow to orange coloration.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The jeweler showed us a beautiful rubicelle set in a gold ring.
  • While rubies are red, a rubicelle exhibits shades of yellow and orange.

Advanced Usage

• As a collector's item: The term is used in gemology and by mineral collectors to specify the color variety of a spinel gemstone.
  • His collection features several rare spinels, including a fine rubicelle.

Variants and Related Words

• Spinel (n): The broader mineral group to which rubicelle belongs.
  • Spinel comes in many colors, including red, blue, and the orange-yellow rubicelle.

Synonyms

• Orange spinel: A descriptive synonym highlighting the color.
• Yellow spinel: A descriptive synonym highlighting the color.

Noun

1. a yellow or orange variety of ruby spinel