Dealer Offering Item for Sale: New Directions - Gems
Often called "poor mans Alexandrite". It is not technically a color change gem, but imitates that effect well with its distinct dichroism
Cost per Carat Selling Price: $ 36.18
Andalusite Specifications:
Gem Species: ANDALUSITE
Hardness: 7 -
Density: 3.17
RI: 1.63 -
Size: 8 (L) X 5.25 (W) mm
Cut: cushion
Calibrated Gemstone: No.
Carat Weight: 1.99 Carats TCW
Overall Grade: AAA-
Clarity Description: IF - Internally Flawless: Free on inclusions under 10x magnification.
Clarity Breakdown: Loupe clean meaning that no inclusions are seen using 10x magnification.
Cutting Breakdown: Brilliance with a precision cut. Stone has equal and symmetrical faceting with proper cutting angles "critical angle"
Carat Breakdown: Average in Carat Weight for this size stone (+/- 5%).
Photo Clarity Breakdown: Color is Good but gemstone is deeper in color, Image is Sharp but doesn't show clear depth,, & Background is True.
Photo Taken without Flash.
Photo shows Multiple views of a single gemstone.
Pricing based on single gemstone.
Note: Photo taken with gemstone holder with cloth background.
The gemstone is reflective that you can see a little Flash from Normal room lighting. Gemstones have a light translucency nature, so it's makes it a little harder to take a photo with out some Flash (Reflection).We grade each gemstone for Color, Clarity, cut, and Carat weight. We try to define / analysis each gemstone and photo taken (all photo are of the gemstone itself not a general stone photo) to help you make a better decision.
These photos are intended to provide you with an accurate visual representation of the gem.
Photo's taken with a macro lens, which may make the gemstone look larger in some views..
All photos are the exactly the gemstone pictured, minus any display items. Photos are likely not actual size; please see item description for dimensions. If there is a defect not discernible in the pictures, it will be included in the text. , Please keep in mind that the prismatic reflective properties of gems will often produce varying degrees of color and what colors you see, someone else may not. If there is a concern or doubt, please ask prior to purchase. Remember that color is a very tricky thing to transmit electronically. There are many variables, including lighting, background, physical filters, digital filters, the capabilities of the monitor on which the image is displayed, and the color perception of the viewer.
Combining of views also may make gemstone look different sizes.
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