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SPINEL DARK PURPLE 2.47 Cts CUSHION SHAPE NATURAL SRI LANKA LOOSE GEMSTONE 20493
$ 36.96
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Description
Cresla GemstoreSPINEL DARK PURPLE 2.47 Cts - 20493
BEAUTIFUL GEM
Carats
2.47
Size
8.4 x 7.2 mm
Color
Dark Purple
Clarity
VC
Shape
Cushion
Treatment
None
Origin
Sri Lanka
Location
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Price
$ 70.00
Description
100% Natural - Not treated in any way.
Will make a Gorgeous Ring or Pendent accented with Diamonds.
Ideal for Designer Jewelry
Gem with High Lustre and Good Clarity.
Large Sizes are Extremely Rare!
A Gem of Lasting Beauty.
Refractive Index: 1.718 (-.006, +.044)
Hardness: 8
Chemical Comp: MgAl2O4
Density: 3.60 (-.03, +.30)
Crystal Group: Cubic
Spinel: Many famous rubies in crown jewels around the world are actually spinels. The most famous is the Black Prince's ruby, and the The Timor Ruby,
Spinel was recognized as a distinct gem variety only in the late 19th century through hardness and X-ray tests. Until then were mixed with Rubies due to similarity in color and brilliance.
Spectacular colors are a hot pink and Red. Also comes in a range of gorgeous pastel shades of pink blue and purple. Cobalt Spinels, are very rare, found almost exclusively in Sri Lanka. Fine Red spinels are now rarer than Rubies.