3.26CT VS STUNNING UNHEATED NATURAL INTENSE CRANBERRY APPLE RED TANZANIAN SPINEL

Description

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Please remember, a 100x microscopic photography system is used. The actual gem depicted is far smaller than the images. Many inclusions shown are not visible to the naked eye.
Pieces: 1
Shape: Fancy Facet
Type: Spinel
Color: Intense Cranberry Apple Red
Weight: 3.26 CT
Clarity: VVS2-VS1 (Type II)
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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
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Size: 10.8 x 7.1 x 5.5 mm
Luster: Good
Origin: Tanzania, Africa
Treatment: None
Hardness: 8.0 on MOHS
VVS 1 & 2
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VS 1
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VS 2
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SI 1
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SI 2
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Included
Extra Fine Quality. These gems have microscopic inclusions which are difficult to slightly difficult to see under a loupe with 10x magnification.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medium to the lower qualities. Included gems with internal features that range from eye visible to very easily seen to the naked eye.
On Aug-02-07 at 11:48:20 PDT, seller added the following information:
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