Description
4.735 Cts of honey yellow Scapolite in a Oval Cut
13.25 x 10.25mm, honey yellow Scapolite Oval
Scapolite has a Mohs hardness of between 5 and 6, which is too soft to serve as a ring stone. Its use is therefore limited to being a collector's stone and being mounted in jewelry such as earrings and pendants that have a low risk of impact or abrasion.
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Scapolite is a rare gemstone that is named after the Greek word, "skapos" meaning stick or stem, due to the long columnar formation of its crystals. The most common color of scapolite is honey yellow, but it can also be violet, orange, pink, brown, gray or colorless. Its brilliance and vitreous luster make it a desirable gemstone and collector's item.Fine gemstone quality scapolite is extremely rare and is sought after by gem and mineral collectors. Due to the rarity of transparent gem quality material, scapolite is considered to be one of the 'lesser-known' gemstones. It also lacks the hardness and durability for most mainstream jewelry use, so it is classified as a collector's stone. Scapolite is not typically treated or enhanced in any way, but some lavender colored stones have been known to be heat treated or irradiated. Irradiated scapolite usually begins as a yellow gemstone and results in a lavender color, though naturally violet scapolite is also available. Scapolite is transparent to translucent and typically occurs with excellent transparency.
- Care and Cleaning of Scapotite Gemstones:
- Do not expose scapolite to sudden changes in temperature.
- Warm sopy Water is SAFE
- Ultrasonic and Steamer Cleanersare Risky
- Cost per Carat Selling Price: $ 27.4
- Scapolite Specifications:
- Gem Species: Tetragonal Crystal
- Hardness: 6 - 6.5
- Density: 2570
- RI: 1.918 - 1.934
- Size: 13.25 (L) X 10.25 (W) mm
- Cut: Oval
- Calibrated Gemstone: No.
- Carat Weight: 4.735 Carats TCW
- Overall Grade: AAA-
- Clarity Description: VVS - Very Very Small Inclusions: Very few, very small inclusions under 10x magnification, difficult to find.
- Clarity Breakdown: Some small marking only recognizable by an expert under 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 Excellent, Image is Sharp, & Background is True.
- Photo Taken without Flash.
- Photo shows Multiple views of a single gemstone.
- Pricing based on single gemstone.
- Note: Gemstone is close to a Calibrated Size “12x10mm Oval” and most likely will fit a standard setting. Most standard setting will work with + or - .25mm, depending on style of Setting.
- Note: Photo taken with gemstone holder with white cloth background.
- The gemstone is so reflective that you can see Flash from Normal room lighting. Gemstones have a high light translucency nature, so it's makes it harder to take a photo with out some Flash (Very High 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..
- 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.
- Click on the photo to enlarge photo for better detail.
- Check out the mult views of the gemstones..
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