Spinel

Carat Weight : 10 ctw ( average around 1.5ct ) Size : smallest around 4x3x2 mm Color : Deep Medium and light pink , dark to medium to light purple , lavender,...See more » Carat Weight : 10 ctw ( average around 1.5ct ) Size : smallest around 4x3x2 mm Color : Deep Medium and light pink , dark to medium to light purple , lavender, reddish purple and possibly some other color variations like blue or a touch of yellow or green and some may have some bi-color like or a different color shift change based on lighting like purple to blue or green Clarity : Eye Clean to some inclusions alluvial blocky shaped Country of Origin : Burma - supplier purchased before August 28 2003 Enhancement : None raw uncut untreated - Natural gem stone Burma Spinel facet rough parcel of hot colors of pinks , purples and reddish purple and possibly some blue or bluish and color changing - The picture shows some of a larger parcel the stones are selected from - The red stones were once mistaken for ruby Product type : Jewels Use : Jewelry- grade for faceters lapidary cutters for melee accent faceted cut gems to use in rings , pendants , earrings , necklaces , bracelets etc. - not drilled Use good lighting behind, in front and sides when taking digital camera pictures ; sometimes can be backlit for the pics - Computer monitors and lighting can cause the stone photos to vary with hues / tones - Pictures enlarged / angled to enhance the view / appearance to get the best snapshot as the loose gemstones might look in the natural state from mother nature or after being cut to help determine how they might look when placed in jewelery silver or gold settings - Stones measured with caliper tools and typically viewed under loupes - Some items easier to photograph with facets more difficult , try to capture ok ~ FacetRoughGemstones.com North American Colorado CO Sales license dealer - Selling colored finished polished and raw uncut lapidary earth rough gems etc. from around the world for Artisans, Crafters, Cutters, SilverSmiths, GoldSmiths and Jewelers - We strive to supply sterling service from our online shop / store 100% customer satisfaction guaranteedSee less »