Natural Moldavite Green Round Faceted Loose Gemstones Fine Cut AA

Description

since 1989
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Our gems are calibrated for easy design for the artist and use in standard settings by the jeweler, goldsmith or silversmith.
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Detailed Product Description:
Gem Species: MOLDAVITE    Hardness: 5.5     Density: 2.36    RI: 1.49
Natural Glass caused by the impact of a meteorite that hit the earth in the Moldau region of the Czech Republic. The small bubble inclusions are trapped air pockets formed when the molten material hardened 14.7 million years ago.
Fine Cut = Precision cut or visually imitates a precision cut. These stones have equal and symmetrical faceting with proper cutting angles ("critical angle') and depth. Depth is between 60% and 70% of size listed. Size can vary +-0.1mm. 2-3mm (millimeter) gems are very small - less than 1/8 inch.
AA = Inclusions will be difficult to see, yet visible from the face.
A+ = Inclusions are easily detected by the eye, but they don't detract significantly from the beauty of the stone
Keep in mind that you are seeing much more in the photo than you can see with the naked eye, most times over 20x magnification. Dust, fingerprints and flash reflections are exaggerated in photographs. Smaller sizes will have progressively less color saturation than photo. If you are concerned about anything you see in our photos, contact us for more detail.