$90.00 USD
Estimated RRP $350.00
Closed
13/03/2022 01:07 am
1975
5

1.40 Crt Spinel Faceted Gemstone

SKU
Dimensions (mm)
8.000 x 7.000 x 3.000mm
Weight (cts)
1.400
Treatment
No Treatment
Type
Faceted
Colours

Spinel crystallizes in the isometric system; common crystal forms are octahedra, usually twinned. It has an imperfect octahedral cleavage and a conchoidal fracture. Its hardness is 8, its specific gravity is 3.5–4.1, and it is transparent to opaque with a vitreous to dull luster. It may be colorless, but is usually various shades of pink, rose, red, blue, green, yellow, brown, black, or (uncommon) violet. There is a unique natural white spinel, now lost, that surfaced briefly in what is now Sri Lanka. Some spinels are among the most famous gemstones; among them are the Black Prince’s Ruby and the “Timur ruby” in the British Crown Jewels, and the “Côte de Bretagne”, formerly from the French Crown jewels. The Samarian Spinel is the largest known spinel in the world, weighing 500 carats (100 g).

The transparent red spinels were called spinel-rubies or balas rubies. In the past, before the arrival of modern science, spinels and rubies were equally known as rubies. After the 18th century the word ruby was only used for the red gem variety of the mineral corundum and the word spinel came to be used. “Balas” is derived from Balascia, the ancient name for Badakhshan, a region in central Asia situated in the upper valley of the Panj River


DESCRIPTION

THE ABOVE ITEM IS 100% NATURAL AND MINED FROM EARTH , THE CUTTING IS PERFECT .THE GEMS IS BEAUTIFUL QUALITY FOR COLLECTION.

TREATMENT : UNHEATED

SHIPPING , WE OFFER AIRMAIL SERVICE 8$ THE ITEM WILL ARRIVE 11 TO 24 DAYS . IF CUSTOMER NEED FAST SHIPPING WE ALSO OFFER DHL WHICH COST IS 30$ THE ITEM WILL ARRIVE 3 TO 4 WORKING DAYS .

NOTE : WE DO NOT OFFER COMBINE SHIPPING IN NO RESERVE AUCTION .

WE ACCEPT ONLY PAYPAL WHICH IS SECURE FOR BUYER AND SELLER .

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rakaposhigems
rakaposhigems
RAKAPOSHI GEMS & JEWELRY IS WHOLESALE GEMSTONES AND JEWELRY COMPANY IN THAILAND WHO SELL TOP QUALITY FACETED GEMSTONES AND BEADS , WE OFFER ALSO HIGH QUALITY MINERAL SPECIMENS FOR SALE
Bangkok, Thailand
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  • gemarab
    gemarab
    Positive

    Beautiful !!! And just as described thank you

  • gemarab
    gemarab
    Positive

    Beautiful gem! Excellent clarity and great seller - fast shipping

  • samuelnhenson
    samuelnhenson
    Positive

    Stunning sapphire, looked exactly like the photos. It's rare for a seller to not alter their photos a ton. This seller seemed to have been very honest on the true look of the stone!

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Shipping Details

Shipping:
$8.00 21 days via Standard Shipping - Tracked
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Overview

Listing Type : Standard
Product ID : 746130
Starts : 8th February 2022 05:35 am PST
* All prices are in USD