IMPORTANT NOTE: This item contains fissure filled cavities that may contain glass, cobalt, or other materials. Due to the presence of these materials, this item should be referred to as a composite stone.

DESCRIPTION:

 

Gem Type: BLACK SAPPHIRE

Weight (CARATS): 38.55 CTS

 

Origin:AFGHANISTAN

SIZE (mm): 20 X19 X 7MM

 

Color: BLACK WITH A METALLIC SHEEN

 

Shape: OVAL FACETED

Clarity:GOOD

Treatments: TREATED

Additional Comments: PIECES: 1

THIS GEM STONE IS NOW IN AUSTRALIA AND WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THERE SO PLEASE BE PATIENT FOR YOUR DELIVERY.

 

 

// 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)