Certified Natural Alexandrite Pear 3.06ct.
Medium green in daylight, and red-purple [pink] under incandescent light, the color change is strong and attractive. The cutting, polish, and proportions are good and the stone is especially bright and transparent. A complimentary AIGS mini certificate is included with the purchase of this stone.
Grade Score 8 / 10
Clarity
Exceptional (5/5)
Rarity
Extremely rare (5/5)
Price information
Availability information
Detail identification and grading report
Identification |
|
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 |
|
Variety of work: |
Faceted |
Designation: |
A (Not currently known to be enhanced) |
Color |
|
Color light source: |
Cool daylight |
Color description: |
G*5/2 (medium green) |
Phenomena: |
Pleochroism Change of color (Alexandrite effect) Strong |
Color phenomena: |
RP/PR 5/3 (medium red-purple [pink]) |
Clarity |
|
Clarity type: |
Eye clean (Type I) |
Transparency: |
Transparent |
Cut |
|
Shape: |
Pear |
Cut style: |
Step |
Symmetry: |
Exceptional |
Brilliance: |
Exceptional |
Polish: |
Exceptional |
Size |
|
Width: |
6.50 mm |
Length: |
11.10 mm |
Depth: |
6.30 mm |
Weight: |
3.06 cts |