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Natural Full Fire Sphene 1.80CT Stunning Quality Natural Sphene
- SKU
- H
- Dimensions (mm)
- 8.6 x 7.1 x 4.7mm
- Weight (cts)
- 1.8
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Shape
- Oval
- Type
- Faceted
- Clarity
- VS
- Colours
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Fire Sphene (Titanite) – Gem Description
Chemical composition: Calcium titanium silicate (CaTiSiO5)
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Hardness: 5–5.5 on the Mohs scale
Luster: Adamantine to subadamantine
Transparency: Transparent to translucent
Refractive index: 1.843–2.110
Dispersion (fire): 0.051 (higher than diamond’s 0.044)
Specific gravity: 3.52–3.54
Appearance and Optical Qualities
Fire sphene is renowned for its extraordinary brilliance and dispersion, showing flashes of red, orange, yellow, and green—hence the name “fire.”
It often exhibits a pleochroic effect, meaning different colors appear when viewed from different angles.
Common body colors include green, golden-yellow, brown, and orange, with green and yellowish-green being most desirable.
High-quality gems are eye-clean with intense sparkle and vivid internal “rainbow” flashes.
Origin and Sources
Major sources include:
Madagascar
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Mexico
Brazil
Canada
Care and Handling
Due to its relatively low hardness and perfect cleavage, fire sphene is not ideal for everyday jewelry. It is best used in pendants, earrings, or collector pieces, rather than rings. Always avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners.
Metaphysical Associations
(for those interested)
Said to enhance clarity, creativity, and intuition.
Believed to help align the solar plexus and sacral chakras, promoting confidence and motivation.
| Provider | Destination | Cost |
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| Standard Shipping - Tracked Default |
Rest of World
25 days
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first item
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| FedEx |
Rest of World
10 days
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first item
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| Standard Shipping - Tracked Default |
Thailand
10 days
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first item
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| FedEx |
Thailand
0 days
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- SKU
- H
- Dimensions (mm)
- 8.6 x 7.1 x 4.7 mm
- Weight (cts)
- 1.8
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Shape
- Oval
- Type
- Faceted
- Clarity
- VS
- Colours
-
Fire Sphene (Titanite) – Gem Description
Chemical composition: Calcium titanium silicate (CaTiSiO5)
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Hardness: 5–5.5 on the Mohs scale
Luster: Adamantine to subadamantine
Transparency: Transparent to translucent
Refractive index: 1.843–2.110
Dispersion (fire): 0.051 (higher than diamond’s 0.044)
Specific gravity: 3.52–3.54
Appearance and Optical Qualities
Fire sphene is renowned for its extraordinary brilliance and dispersion, showing flashes of red, orange, yellow, and green—hence the name “fire.”
It often exhibits a pleochroic effect, meaning different colors appear when viewed from different angles.
Common body colors include green, golden-yellow, brown, and orange, with green and yellowish-green being most desirable.
High-quality gems are eye-clean with intense sparkle and vivid internal “rainbow” flashes.
Origin and Sources
Major sources include:
Madagascar
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Mexico
Brazil
Canada
Care and Handling
Due to its relatively low hardness and perfect cleavage, fire sphene is not ideal for everyday jewelry. It is best used in pendants, earrings, or collector pieces, rather than rings. Always avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners.
Metaphysical Associations
(for those interested)
Said to enhance clarity, creativity, and intuition.
Believed to help align the solar plexus and sacral chakras, promoting confidence and motivation.
| Provider | Destination | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Shipping - Tracked Default |
Rest of World
25 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
| FedEx |
Rest of World
10 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
| Standard Shipping - Tracked Default |
Thailand
10 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
| FedEx |
Thailand
0 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
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PositiveGorgeous colors! Thank you!
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lovely gem with clear color. Shipped quickly and well wrapped. Need name of company on label next time please.
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Nice size gem was sent quickly.
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Well matched to previous auction gem with good deep color. Need sellers info on package for ID purposes. Shipped quickly and securely
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