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 5/1 (medium green) |
Phenomena: |
Pleochroism Change of color (Alexandrite effect) Moderate |
Color phenomena: |
rO*2/2 (very light reddish orange) |
Clarity |
Clarity type: |
Eye clean (Type I) |
Transparency: |
Transparent |
Cut |
Shape: |
Octagon |
Cut style: |
Step |
Symmetry: |
Fair |
Brilliance: |
Fair |
Polish: |
Fair |
Size |
Width: |
9.04 mm |
Length: |
13.64 mm |
Depth: |
4.03 mm |
Weight: |
5.47 cts |