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40.30 CTS DIASPORE MINERAL SPECIMEN CG-1700 COLOUREDGEMS
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 42.860 x 15.480 x 6.790mm
- Weight (cts)
- 40.300
- Type
- Specimen
- Colours
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DIASPORE MINERAL
RARE MINERAL
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CLEAN STONES ARE SOLD AT ENORMOUS PRICES
the mineral diaspore, mined in the İlbir Mountains of southwest Turkey at an elevation of over 4,000 feet. Depending on its light source, color varies between a yellowish green, light gold, and purplish pink. Its gemological name is diaspore, and it is hydrated aluminum oxide colored by manganese. It was first faceted as a gemstone in the 1980s, but was not commercialy mined until recently.Diaspore has reasonably good gemstone characteristics. It has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, comparable to peridot and tanzanite. It has a refractive index of 1.702 to 1.750, which lies between that of tanzanite and spinel. Diaspore has perfect cleavage in one direction, making it a challenge to cut
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 42.860 x 15.480 x 6.790 mm
- Weight (cts)
- 40.300
- Type
- Specimen
- Colours
-
DIASPORE MINERAL
RARE MINERAL
APPROX WEIGHT AND SIZE
CLEAN STONES ARE SOLD AT ENORMOUS PRICES
the mineral diaspore, mined in the İlbir Mountains of southwest Turkey at an elevation of over 4,000 feet. Depending on its light source, color varies between a yellowish green, light gold, and purplish pink. Its gemological name is diaspore, and it is hydrated aluminum oxide colored by manganese. It was first faceted as a gemstone in the 1980s, but was not commercialy mined until recently.Diaspore has reasonably good gemstone characteristics. It has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, comparable to peridot and tanzanite. It has a refractive index of 1.702 to 1.750, which lies between that of tanzanite and spinel. Diaspore has perfect cleavage in one direction, making it a challenge to cut
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This family business based out of Australia has been established since 1991.
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PositiveI paid a lot for an item, but it’s my fault for not recognizing its true value. I will learn from this experience. The seller was honest and helpful.
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it's ok and I am happy because I purchased it for recut it and have polished slice. 8 mm is too high for jewelry. Also the dome is too much rounded, color are better with low dome on this kind on stone
