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0.36 CTS CERTIFIED AFGHANITE - RARE COLLECTORS GEM [ALB2]
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SEDA GEMS
RARE BLUE AFGHANITE
This is an extremly rare gemstone called Afghanite. As the name suggests it comes from Afghanistan and it shows a beautiful light blue hue.
This gemstone typically flouresces very bright Orange as can be seen in the pictures. It also has some very interesting internal inclusions.
Good luster
Grading SI
Weight 0.36 cts app
Size 4.82 x 4.68 x 3.00 mm app
Afghanite is a rare and coveted mineral with a striking blue color, first identified in 1968. With a very close resemblance to Lazurite, and occurring together in the same deposits, Afghanite is distinguished by its unique crystal habit. Afghanite is named after its most significant locality in northern Afghanistan.
| 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, Fluorite.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 |
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- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- x x mm
- Weight (cts)
- Certified Gemstones
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- Type
- Faceted
- Colours
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SEDA GEMS
RARE BLUE AFGHANITE
This is an extremly rare gemstone called Afghanite. As the name suggests it comes from Afghanistan and it shows a beautiful light blue hue.
This gemstone typically flouresces very bright Orange as can be seen in the pictures. It also has some very interesting internal inclusions.
Good luster
Grading SI
Weight 0.36 cts app
Size 4.82 x 4.68 x 3.00 mm app
Afghanite is a rare and coveted mineral with a striking blue color, first identified in 1968. With a very close resemblance to Lazurite, and occurring together in the same deposits, Afghanite is distinguished by its unique crystal habit. Afghanite is named after its most significant locality in northern Afghanistan.
| 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, Fluorite.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 |
| Shipping provider | Shipping to Australia | Shipping to rest of world | Combined Shipping (Australia) | Combined Shipping (rest of the world) |
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| FedEx |
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| Registered Shipping |
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