WHAT MINERAL IS THIS FROM AUSTRALIA ? 1940 CTS GT16

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Starts	June 29, 2008 4:35 PM
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WHAT MINERAL IS THIS FROM AUSTRALIA ? 1940 CTS GT16

Description

DESCRIPTION:

Gem Type: NATURAL SOLID MINERAL CLEAR	Weight (Carats): 1940CTS
Origin:NORTHERN TERRITORY AUSTRALIA	SIZE (mm): 220 X 110 X 14 MM MM
Color: MULTI COLOUR FLASH	Shape: FREEFORM
Clarity:GOOD	Treatments: UNTREATED
Additional Comments: PIECES: 1 LARGE SPECIMEN THAT WA SFOUND INBEDDED IN ROCK AT TOP END OF AUSTRALIA.IT IS VERY TOUGH AND CRYSTAL CLEAR LIKE PESPLEX,BEAUIFUL SPECIMEN... SO LARGE ,,ONLY HAVE ONE SPECIMEN ,NO MORE!!

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, 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