1.72ct Sphalerite Colored Gemstone
1.72ct Sphalerite Colored Gemstone
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Here is a gorgeous sphalerite gemstone. This collector’s gem displays a beautiful greenish-yellow hue. It is known in Spain as "Blenda Acaramelada". Sphalerite, known for its beautiful luster and brilliance, would be a prized addition to any gem collection. It is a soft stone and not suitable for most rings. It would make a nice center stone in a broach or necklace. Spanish sphalerite is exceedingly rare, the only mine in Spain has been closed for years.
Sphalerite Colored Gemstone Details:
◊ Carat Weight: 1.72ct
◊ Master Cut: Cushion Shape
◊ Color: greenish Yellow Hue
◊ Clarity: Slightly Included
◊ Measurement: 7.52x7.29x4.05mm
◊ Treatment: None | No Enhancement
◊ Locality: Mina Las Manforas, Spain
◊ Stock No. 21283
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Photography:
Photography:
◊ Camera: Nikon D3200
◊ Lens: 40mm Macro
◊ Lighting: 5600k LED Daylight Bulbs
We do not use cellphones for photography. Photos taken by cellphones artificially enhance the gem's color.
Finish & Inclusions
Finish & Inclusions
Due to the camera’s macro lens abrasions and internal inclusions are more noticeable in the photographs than in person. This is because the camera’s lens acts like a microscope and magnifies the gemstone.
Clarity Grades:
Clarity Grades:
◊ Loupe Clean (IF) - appears clean when viewed under 10x magnification
◊ Eye-clean (VVS) - appears clean to the unaided eye
◊ Slightly Included (VS) - minute inclusions difficult to see with the unaided eye.
◊ Moderately Included (SI) - minor inclusions somewhat easy to see with the unaided eye
◊ Heavily Included (I1-I2) - prominent inclusions that have a negative effect on appearance or durability
◊ Severely Included (I3)- prominent inclusions that have a severe effect on appearance, durability, or both
