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 |