Gem Type:TOURMALINE
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Origin:AFGHANISTAN
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Color:NATURAL
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Shape: PEAR SHAPED
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Clarity SI1
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Treatments:NOT TREATED
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Additional Comments:
THIS GEM STONE IS NOW IN AUSTRALIA AND WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THERE SO PLEASE BE PATIENT FOR YOUR DELIVERY
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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, 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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