[SG] CAVANSITE FROM POONA INDIA 4.95CTS [S8 84]
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| Current Bid (USD) | 0.00 | Member Since | July 19, 2007 in Australia |
| Bid Increment | 1.00 |
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| Starting Bid (USD) | 32.00 | ||
| Reserve Price (USD) | none | ||
| Starts | August 20, 2008 5:05 PM | ||
| Ends | August 22, 2008 5:04 PM | Basic Shipping Information | |
| Auction Category | Cavansite | Shipping Cost | 3.00 paid by buyer |
| Auction ID | 34594 | Shipping Insurance (optional) | 7.00 |
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Description
CAVANSITE
CAVANASITE IS A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE MINERAL. IT WAS ONLY DISCOVERED IN THE LAST 30 YEARS AND IS FOUND IN ONLY A FEW LOCATIONS. BY FAR THE BEST CRYSTALS COME FROM THE FAMOUS ZEOLITE QUARRIES IN POONA, INDIA. CRYSTAL AGGREGATES CONSITS OF SPHERICAL ROSETTES WITH JUTTING POINTED CRYSTALS. THE DEEP BLUE COLOUR OF EVEN THE SMALLEST CANVANSITE CRYSTALS IS TRULY AMAZING. CAVANSITE'S RARITY AND BEAUTY EXPLAIN ITS RECENT POPULARITY.
HARDNESS 3-4
WEIGHT: 4.95 CTS APPROX.
SIZE: 13X12 X7 MM APPROX.
Cavansite is a distinctive mineral. It tends to form crystal aggregates, generally in the form of balls, up to a couple centimeters in size. Sometimes the balls are coarse enough to allow the individual crystals to be seen. Rarely, cavansite forms bowtie shaped aggregates. The color of cavansite is distinctive, almost always a rich, bright blue
| 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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