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VIOLET SAPPHIRE           NATURAL COLOR             Hardness 9
 
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Chemical properties:  corundum is composed of pure alumina; its colouring is due to metallic

oxide traces or inclusions. The color of sapphire is due to iron and titanium oxide.
This violet sapphire gives its best effect under electric lighting.
Gems are generally found in alluvium, but come either from basaltic slags, or from metamorphized marble.
3.38 cts. Cushion purple-violet sapphire single
         
  x Pieces: 1 Sapphire x x Type: 100% Natural
 
  Color: Violet   Shape: Cushion faceted
                 
  Weight: 3.38 Carats   Size: 7.8 x 7.2 x 5.9 mm
 
  Clarity: FL   Luster: Excellent
 
  Treatment: None (N)   Origin: Madagascar
Image light source: Daylight   Refr. Index: 1.76-1.78   Hardness 9
 
  Untreated in any way.

Stone Price: USD 10140.00

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This is a virtual certificate compiled from the lab data for the gemstone being examined. Clarity is based on magnification
under a 10X corrected loupe. All gemology performed by GGGems. Jean & Alain Darbellay guaranteeing that this stone  
                        is 100% natural. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
Hardness: 9
Specific Gravity: 3.9 - 4.1   Visual Catalog
Refractive Index: 1.76 - 1.78 Corundum data
Chemical Composition: Al2O3, Aluminum Oxide    Cutting Styles
Crystal Structure: Trigonal   Ask a question
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- Scale determining the purity of a stone.  -
FL NFL SI1 SI2 MI1
Flaw less Near flaw less Slightly included 1 Slightly included 2 Medium included 1
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MI2 MI3 VI1 VI2 HI
Medium included 2 Medium included 3 Very included 1 Very included 2 Highly included
 
 
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