GREEN AMETHYST VS [PRASIOLITE] FROM BRAZIL 5 CTS [S2388 ]

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Starts January 9, 2009 3:05 AM
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Auction Category Amethyst Gemstones > Stones Shipping Cost 3.00 paid by buyer
Auction ID 52283 Shipping Insurance (optional) 7.00

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 GREEN AMETHYST

Amethyst is the birth stone for feburary.Green amethyst is also known as PRASIOLITE

 

Source Brazil

Grading VS

HEAT TREATED 

Oval cut  

Mohs scale 7

Weight 5 CTS APPROX

Size 12 x10  x7   MM APPROX.

The stone pictured is the actual stone you will receive  and

we have taken a photo of the back of the stone also.

There is some reflection from the light as the stone is well polished.

 

 Amethyst  is  a purple form of quartz and it is the Birthstone  associated with February..Amethyst occurs in primary hues from a light slightly-pinkish violet to a deep grape purple. Amethyst may exhibit one or both secondary hues, red and/or blue. The ideal grade is called "Deep Siberian" and has a primary purple hue of around 75–80 percent, 15–20 percent blue and (depending on the light source) red secondary hues  

AS WITH ALL OUR STOCK YOU MAY RETURN IT FOR A FULL REFUND  IF NOT PLEASED PROVIDED IT IS NOT TOUCHED IN ANY WAY.

Type 1 Gemstones
The following gemstones are typically inclusion free, even minor inclusions detract from their value.
Diamond, Amethyst, Beryls(Aquamarine,Morganite), Citrine, Smoky Quartz, topaz, Chrysoberyl, Kunzite, Tanzanite, green Tourmaline, and Blue Zircon
IF Internally flawless under extreme magnification (Very rare)
F Flawless
VVS Minute inclusions under 10x; invisible to the unaided eye
VS Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye
SI1 Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually visible to the unaided eye
SI2 Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually quite visible to the unaided eye
I1 prominent- moderate affect on appearance or durability
I2 prominent - severe affect on appearance or durability
I3 prominent- severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability
Type 2 Gemstones
Gemstones that normally have small inclusions that do not detract from value.
Alexandrite, Andalusite, Iolite, Peridot, Rhodolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Garnet, Amethyst, Red Zircon, Tsavorite; Blue, Orange, Purple, Fluorite.Yellow and Parti-colored Tourmaline
F Flawless
VVS Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye
VS Noticeable inclusions under 10x; often invisible to the unaided eye
SI1 Obvious inclusions under 10x; visible to the unaided eye
SI2 Obvious inclusions under 10x; very apparent to the unaided eye
I1 prominent - moderate affect on appearance or durability
I2 prominent - severe affect on appearance or durability
I3 prominent - severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability

 

6 mm = 1/4 inch (Approx)

 

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