Step Cut Alexandrite Oval, 8.94 cts
Medium green in daylight and medium light orangey red under incandescent light, the color change is strong and attractive. Although the clarity is not that good, alexandrites this large are extremely rare. An antique setting might be the best way to set this stone.
Price information
RRP:$ 12873.00
Web:$ 7152.00
Source:Multicolour.com
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Enhancement
Variety of work:Faceted stone
Enhancement:A (Not currently known to be enhanced)
Treatment:N/A
Classification
Identification:Natural
Species:Chrysoberyl
Variety:Alexandrite
Origin :Tanzania, Tunduru
Specific gravity:3.73
Hardnes:8.50
Refractive index:1.741 - 1.760
Rarity rating:10 (Extremely rare)
Color grade
Color grade 1:G*5/2 (medium green)
Light source 1:cool daylight
Color grade 2:
oR 4/3 (medium light orangy red)
Light source 2:Incandescent light
Optical phenomena:75%-79% (Strong) Color change (Alexandrite effect)
Color rating:0 (Undisclosed)
Clarity grade
Brilliance:Poor
Transparency:Transparent
Clarity grade (GIA):moderately to Severely included
Clarity rating:2 (Fair)
Cut grade
Shape:Oval
Style:Step Cut
Polish:Exceptional
Symmetry:Good
Cut rating:2 (Fair)
Measurement
Length:13.7 mm
Width:1210.6 mm
Depth:8.2 mm
Weight:8.94 cts
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