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Certified Taaffeite 1.53 ct aka Magnesiotaaffeite World's 2nd Rarest Miner
- UGS
- Dimensions (mm)
- 7.680 x 6.040 x 4.100mm
- Poids (cts)
- 1.530
- Certified Gemstones
- Oui
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Taper
- Faceted
- Couleurs
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Taaffeite was unknown to the world of gemology until a relatively recent discovery. In 1946, Count Richard Taaffe accidentally discovered the first sample in a small jewel’s shop in Dublin, Ireland.
Taaffe noticed that despite the similar appearance to spinel, the gem’s properties hinted that it was another mineral entirely. Wanting to investigate further, Taaffe sent the gem to the Laboratory of the London Chamber of Commerce and later to the Natural History Museum for testing. After being analyzed, it was determined that the sample that Taaffe had sent in was truly distinct from spinel, and as such was given a new name.
Taaffeite is a light mauve stone that ranges in color from green, pink, lilac, blue, violet, red to sometimes colorless. Known in the trade as Magnesiotaaffeite, the gem has a few unique properties that set it apart from stones similar in appearance. Unlike spinel which is only singly refractive, Taaffeite is doubly refractive. The essential components of Taaffeite consist of beryllium, magnesium and aluminum, making it a transparent gem with a vitreous luster. Due to its incredible rarity, taaffeite is used exclusively as a gemstone.
Although the first sample was discovered in Ireland, Taaffeite is found around the world. Reports indicate that Taaffeite is most commonly found in Sri Lanka, alongside other carbonate rocks such as fluorite and spinel. There have also been findings of Taaffeite in southern Tanzania. In certain Russian territories and China, lower grade taaffeite gems have been found in rolled pebbles and limestone deposits.
Taaffeite is still being discovered in new places, with samples being discovered in South Australia and Myanmar within the past decade.
Treatment None
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- UGS
- Dimensions (mm)
- 7.680 x 6.040 x 4.100 mm
- Poids (cts)
- 1.530
- Certified Gemstones
- Oui
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Taper
- Faceted
- Couleurs
-
Taaffeite was unknown to the world of gemology until a relatively recent discovery. In 1946, Count Richard Taaffe accidentally discovered the first sample in a small jewel’s shop in Dublin, Ireland.
Taaffe noticed that despite the similar appearance to spinel, the gem’s properties hinted that it was another mineral entirely. Wanting to investigate further, Taaffe sent the gem to the Laboratory of the London Chamber of Commerce and later to the Natural History Museum for testing. After being analyzed, it was determined that the sample that Taaffe had sent in was truly distinct from spinel, and as such was given a new name.
Taaffeite is a light mauve stone that ranges in color from green, pink, lilac, blue, violet, red to sometimes colorless. Known in the trade as Magnesiotaaffeite, the gem has a few unique properties that set it apart from stones similar in appearance. Unlike spinel which is only singly refractive, Taaffeite is doubly refractive. The essential components of Taaffeite consist of beryllium, magnesium and aluminum, making it a transparent gem with a vitreous luster. Due to its incredible rarity, taaffeite is used exclusively as a gemstone.
Although the first sample was discovered in Ireland, Taaffeite is found around the world. Reports indicate that Taaffeite is most commonly found in Sri Lanka, alongside other carbonate rocks such as fluorite and spinel. There have also been findings of Taaffeite in southern Tanzania. In certain Russian territories and China, lower grade taaffeite gems have been found in rolled pebbles and limestone deposits.
Taaffeite is still being discovered in new places, with samples being discovered in South Australia and Myanmar within the past decade.
Treatment None
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We Accept Payments through
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- Direct Deposit
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