Unheated Reddish Purple Spinel. Octagon Cut. 1.24 ct. Dark Spinel from Sri Lanka. Ideal for setting in jewelry or dark spinel lovers.
WEIGHT : 1.24
SIZE : 8.03 * 4.74 * 4.01 mm.
SHAPE : Octagon
COLOR : 28. (rP) reddish Purple
TONE : 5. Medium
SATURATION : 3. Very Slightly Brownish / Grayish
CLARITY GRADE : Eye Clean
CUT GRADE : Very Good
TREATMENT : Not evidence of heat
HARDNESS : 8
Inclusions type : Solid inclusions (only visible under microscope and with fiber optic - special lighting conditions)
The Spinel is the latest stone to become part of the list of birthstones. In 2016, the American Gem Trade Association included the Spinel as the birthstone of August.
In recent years the gray spinel are being used for engagement rings, the mount being made with a dark spinel, surrounded by a halo of diamonds.
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