Description
Idocrase (Vesuvianite) Stone 5.42ct
Description
This Idocrase is Natural Gemstone Which is The Olive Green Color, it’s Originates From Kenya and its exact Weight is 5.42ct the Measurements are 12.02×9.29×5.71mm. The Shape and Cut of This Stone are Oval Mixed Cut. It’s Graded Translucent and Clarity is Good. This 5.42ct Natural Idocrase Gem is available for ready to Ship anywhere in The World. You Can also Select Certification and Shipment Method as Optional.
Details
| Summary No | AK00936 |
| Species | Natural Idocrase |
| Weight | 5.42ct |
| Shape/cut | Oval Mixed Cut |
| Colour | Olive Green |
| Dimension | 12.02×9.29×5.71mm |
| Clarity | Good |
| Transparency | Translucent |
| Origin | Kenya |
| Treatment | None |
Idocrase (Vesuvianite) Stone 5.42ct
Properties of Idocrase Gemstone
Chemical Composition: Ca19Al4Fe(Al,Mg,Fe)8Si18O7
Hardness: 6.0 – 7.0
Specific Gravity (Density) : 3.32 – 3.47
Refractive Index: 1.698 – 1.742
About: Idocrase Gemstone
Vesuvianite (also known as Idocrase) is situated in colors ranging from green to brown as well as a variety that is blue Cyprine. The complexities of its chemistry cause the number that is wide of and properties. The variety that is green similar in color to Peridot gems. Cyprine, the variety that is blue of, is colored by the addition of copper to its chemistry and it is also referred to as Cupreous Idocrase or Cupreous Vesuvianite.
There are numerous sources of Vesuvianite such as Asbestos, Quebec, Canada; California, Colorado and the brand new England region of USA; Mt. Vesuvius, Italy; Ural Mountains, Russia, Switzerland, Tanzania, and Kenya. However, you can find just a few resources of gem quality crystals. An amount that is small of material has come from Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. Recent finds in Tanzania and Kenya have brought some very nicely colored gems to the market. One way to obtain the product is from California, USA and has been Californite that is nick-named or Jade. This bright opaque that is green translucent product arises from near Happy Jack mine, Siskiyou County and near Pulga, Butte County, California.
