Spodumene hiddenite kunzite
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About This Seller: gemrough |
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| Minimum Bid (USD) | 40.00 | Feedback Rating | 100.00% Positive |
| Current Bid (USD) | 40.00 | Member Since | March 9, 2008 in Canada |
| Bid Increment | 1.00 |
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| Bids Placed | 21 jump to bid history | ||
| Starting Bid (USD) | 1.00 | ||
| Reserve Price (USD) | none | ||
| Starts | September 3, 2008 5:00 PM | ||
| Ends | September 13, 2008 5:07 PM | Basic Shipping Information | |
| Auction Category | Kunzite Gemstones | Shipping Cost | 0.00 paid by buyer |
| Auction ID | 46781 | Shipping Insurance (optional) | 0.00 |
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Description
Gem type Hiddenite
Quantity 1 stone
Weight 12.95 ct
Size (WxLxH) 15.06 X 11.14 X 8.25mm
Shape Emerald cut
Color Light Chrome Green
Clarity Slightly Included
Origin Kunnar Valley Afghanistan
Treatments Probably heat at 300 celcius
Hardness 7
From a new find in Afghanistan in the Kunnar Valley area. The stones in these parcels I aquired is the best looking hiddenite I have ever seen. Hiddenite from the spodumene family, of which kunzite is also a member. Not called hiddenite unless good chrome green color. This material is outstanding. Chromium/vanadium are the colorants for this type of spodumene. Top Top luster on all stones. True emerald green colors. This is a true match for May's birthstone color emerald green. Emerald also gets its color from Chromium. Hiddenite is the most valuable type of spodumene because of the chromium. Any chromium bearing gemstones will be most valuable compared to other non chromium bearing varieties of the same gem type.
Spodumene responds favorably to heat at 300 celcius. Most varieties colors fade in sunlight after time. This variety does not show any signs of fading. Please see the Gems & Gemology link below and read a little about this stunning gemstone.
http://gia.edu/gemsandgemology/18578/29793/2703/back_issue_article_detail.cfm
I sell gems at trade priceing which is 1/2 of wholesale. Wholesale is 2/3 retail. You can double the price you buy from me for and call that price wholesale.
More Information
Certified Gemstones: no
Weight: 12.95 carats
Bidding History
| Member | Bid | Time & Date |
| bulldog501 | 40.00 | September 13, 2008 5:04:12 PM |
| dooley71 | 39.00 | September 13, 2008 5:04:12 PM |
| bulldog501 | 38.00 | September 13, 2008 5:03:36 PM |
| dooley71 | 37.00 | September 13, 2008 5:03:36 PM |
| bulldog501 | 36.00 | September 13, 2008 5:02:50 PM |
| dooley71 | 35.00 | September 13, 2008 5:02:50 PM |
| dooley71 | 31.00 | September 13, 2008 5:01:46 PM |
| bulldog501 | 30.00 | September 13, 2008 5:01:46 PM |
| bulldog501 | 26.00 | September 13, 2008 5:00:55 PM |
| dooley71 | 25.00 | September 13, 2008 5:00:55 PM |
| dooley71 | 21.00 | September 13, 2008 4:59:20 PM |
| bulldog501 | 20.00 | September 13, 2008 4:59:20 PM |
| bulldog501 | 16.00 | September 13, 2008 4:58:17 PM |
| dooley71 | 15.00 | September 13, 2008 4:58:17 PM |
| dooley71 | 5.50 | September 13, 2008 4:48:35 PM |
| bulldog501 | 5.00 | September 13, 2008 4:48:35 PM |
| bulldog501 | 3.50 | September 9, 2008 3:35:03 PM |
| dooley71 | 3.00 | September 9, 2008 3:35:03 PM |
| dooley71 | 2.00 | September 9, 2008 3:34:41 PM |
| bulldog501 | 1.50 | September 9, 2008 3:34:41 PM |
| dooley71 | 1.00 | September 6, 2008 5:54:58 AM |
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Questions & Comments
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dooley71, September 13, 2008:
How bout letting me have the next one?
gemrough, September 13, 2008:
Automated Message: You won item 46781 for 40.00