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Dimensions (mm) | 17 x 17 x 11mm |
Weight (carats) | not provided |
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AMETHYST STONE
BIRTH STONE FOR FEBURARY
PURPLE COLOUR WITH A FANTASTIC CUT
On my last trip to Brazil I purchased a rough amethyst parcel from a miner and I gave it to a top cutter to finish. Im very pleased with the luster and cutting that he did and im sure you will be too.
Mined in Brazil
Grading VS
Mohs scale 7
Weight 20.28 cts app
Size 17 x 17 x 11 mm app
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
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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 |
Great store, excellent selection, and top quality products!
Beautiful I can't wait to use them in my jewelry
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