Dealer Offering Item for Sale: New Directions - Gems
Chalcedony is a catch all term that includes many well known varieties of cryptocrystalline quartz gemstones.
Chalcedony Specifications:
Gem Species: Quartz
Hardness: 7 -
Density: 2.65
RI: 1.54 -
Size: 9 (L) X 7 (W) mm
Cut: Cabochon
Calibrated Gemstone: Yes.
Carat Weight: 1.83 Carats TCW
Overall Grade: AAA-
Clarity Description: N/A - Nothing has been defined or Clarity not able to define.
Clarity Breakdown: Cabochon Opaque material - Has excellent clarity, whether it be of a uniform opaquity, or crystalline in nature.
Cutting Breakdown: Cabochon Cuts: Has a expertly and uniformly cut and will set well.
Carat Breakdown: Average in Carat Weight for this size stone (+/- 5%).
Photo Clarity Breakdown: Color is Good, Image is Good, & Background is True.
Photo Taken without Flash.
Photo shows Multiple views of a single gemstone.
Pricing based on single gemstone.
Photo taken with gemstone Display Box with white background.
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..
Combining of views also may make gemstone look different sizes.
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.
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