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OBSIDIAN FROM RUSSIA 16 CARATS EM 1851

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Dimensions (mm): x x mm
Weight (cts): 16.000
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DESCRIPTION:

Gem Type: OBSIDIAN	CARATS: 16 CTS
Origin:RUSSIA	SIZE: 20 X15 X10 MM
Color:BLUE	Shape: OVAL
Clarity VVS	Treatments:HEAT
Obsidian gemstone is formed from volcanic activity, it is a natural glass and formed the same way as granite. Obsidian is strong in silica, 35% up to 80% and low in water. Obsidian has been used for centuries as tool making and for jewellery Source Caucasus Mountains, Georgia, Armenia, Russia Up date from suppler Our supply source has inspected the factory that faceted these stones and saw rough nobbies ready to cut. And when we ordered smaller size factory could not cut. Buy they noted workers chipping small chips so we believe these stones are made from reconstituted smaller chips re melted and heated and than faceted as hard to find clean Obsidian of this quality and size. AUCTION WINNER NOTE..ITEM WON IS IN AUSTRALIA SO PLEASE ALLOW 14-21 DAYS FOR DEILIVERY

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, Purpl+e, 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)

Brightness Rating 1-5: NATURAL SHADES.

6 mm = 1/4 inch (Approx)

SKU
Dimensions (mm): x x mm
Weight (cts): 16.000
Colours

DESCRIPTION:

Gem Type: OBSIDIAN	CARATS: 16 CTS
Origin:RUSSIA	SIZE: 20 X15 X10 MM
Color:BLUE	Shape: OVAL
Clarity VVS	Treatments:HEAT
Obsidian gemstone is formed from volcanic activity, it is a natural glass and formed the same way as granite. Obsidian is strong in silica, 35% up to 80% and low in water. Obsidian has been used for centuries as tool making and for jewellery Source Caucasus Mountains, Georgia, Armenia, Russia Up date from suppler Our supply source has inspected the factory that faceted these stones and saw rough nobbies ready to cut. And when we ordered smaller size factory could not cut. Buy they noted workers chipping small chips so we believe these stones are made from reconstituted smaller chips re melted and heated and than faceted as hard to find clean Obsidian of this quality and size. AUCTION WINNER NOTE..ITEM WON IS IN AUSTRALIA SO PLEASE ALLOW 14-21 DAYS FOR DEILIVERY

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, Purpl+e, 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)

Brightness Rating 1-5: NATURAL SHADES.

6 mm = 1/4 inch (Approx)

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xanadu481
on 27 Sep, 2010

Positive

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