WHAT MINERAL IS THIS FROM AUSTRALIA ? 1940 CTS GT16

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Starts June 29, 2008 4:35 PM
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Auction Category australian minerals Shipping Cost 3.00 paid by buyer
Auction ID 19332 Shipping Insurance (optional) 7.00

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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

 

6 mm = 1/4 inch (Approx)

 

 

   

 

 

   
   

 

   
   

 

 

   
   
   

Brightness Rating 1-5: NATURAL SHADES.

6 mm = 1/4 inch (Approx)

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Questions & Comments

einhorn11, June 22, 2008:

Seems to be muskovit (kaliglimmer) esily split and durable to fire useful as firewindow in stoves. Hardness 2-2.5

Greetings Peter Engel 

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