Large Collector Alexandrite Oval 6.23cts.
Although this stone is not eye clean, it is quite large for an alexandrite. It changes from a dark olive green to a pinkish brown in incandescent light.
Grade Score 6 / 10
Rarity
Extremely rare (5/5)
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Detail identification and grading report
| Identification |
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| Type: |
Natural |
| Species: |
Chrysoberyl |
| Variety: |
Alexandrite |
| Origin: |
Tunduru, Ruvuma, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania |
| Hardness: |
8.5 |
| Density: |
3.75 |
| RI-1: |
1.741 |
| RI-2: |
1.76 |
| Enhancements |
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| Variety of work: |
Faceted |
| Designation: |
A (Not currently known to be enhanced) |
| Color |
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| Color light source: |
Cool daylight |
| Color description: |
styG*6/3 (medium dark strongly yellowish green) |
| Phenomena: |
Change of color (Alexandrite effect) Pleochroism Moderate |
| Color phenomena: |
O*3/2 (light orange [brownish]) |
| Clarity |
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| Clarity type: |
Severely included (Type I) |
| Transparency: |
Transparent |
| Cut |
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| Shape: |
Oval |
| Cut style: |
Step |
| Symmetry: |
Fair |
| Brilliance: |
Good |
| Polish: |
Exceptional |
| Size |
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| Width: |
9.80 mm |
| Length: |
14.00 mm |
| Weight: |
6.23 cts |