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We specialize in collector & high end colored gems not commonly found in retail stores. We strive to provide the best possible customer service and value. We stand behind our products and have the expertise of a GIA Graduate Gemologist to serve you.
Donald Hofler GIA GG, AJP
 
SEE OUR GROWING SELECTION OF SOME OF THE RAREST GEM STONES AND MINERALS ON EARTH IN OUR STORE. WE OFFER WELL OVER 100 DIFFERENT GEMS, MINERAL, SPECIES AND VARIETIES FOR SALE AND AUCTION AND OUR SELECTION IS GROWING. TAKE A PEAK AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK.

Pieces: 1

Shape: Oval Facet

Type: Diaspore (This material is also called another name beginning with "Z" and much higher price.  For legal reasons we cannot use the name so we will abide by the law but don't be fooled it is the same material)

Color: Light Yellowish Green and some color change to a Light brownish pink champagne like color. Color as described assessed under a 6500kv GIA recommended light source.
(Please rely on the worded description of the color. Due to the many different devices and various settings of each seldom will one ever see what one will see with the gem in their hand. If you have any questions please ask)

Weight: 3.19 CT

Clarity: Si1+/- (Type I)( PLEASE; If unsure of what clarity means see chart below for a more detailed explanation also remember colored gems are graded with the naked eye and not a loupe )

Size: 9.2 x 8.2 x 6.2 mm (The yield from rough on this stone os only from 2-10% at best)

Luster: Vitreous

Origin: Turkey (Turkey is the only source for this gem and the small deposit has been mined out for 10 years and hasn't been found anywhere else to date)

Treatment: None

Hardness: 7.0 - 7.5 on MOHS
 

VVS 1 & 2

Extra Fine Quality. These gems have microscopic inclusions which are difficult to slightly difficult to see under a loupe with 10x magnification.

 VS 1

Very Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the beauty of the gem is not diminished in anyway.

 VS 2

Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks and feathers are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still not diminished.

 SI 1

Good Quality. These gems have inclusions, which are fairly easy to see to the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still high.

 SI 2

Good to Medium-High Quality. These gems have inclusions which are fairly easy to see under the close naked eye. These inclusions are usually not really visible at an arm's length.

Included

Medium to the lower qualities. Included gems with internal features that range from eye visible to very easily seen to the naked eye.