2.74 Ct Baddeleyite - Sep 26, 2018 | Jasper52 In Ny
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2.74 ct Baddeleyite
2.74 ct Baddeleyite
Item Details
Description
Pieces: 1

Shape: Emerald Facet [Stone is a roughly cut and so surface imperfections, called naturals, were left to retain carat weight]

Type: Baddeleyite (Tested via digital refractometer RI of 2.165)

Color: Opaque Black

Weight: 2.74 CT

Clarity: Opaque with unhealed fissures common to this material (Type III) ( PLEASE; If unsure of what clarity means see chart below for a more detailed explanation also remember colored gems are graded with the naked eye and not a loupe )

Size: 7.8 x 4.2 x 4.3 mm

Luster: Vitreous

Origin: Ceylon, Sri Lanka

Treatment: None

Hardness: 6.5 on MOHS

Baddeleyite is a rare zirconium oxide mineral (ZrO2 or zirconia), occurring in a variety of mono clinic prismatic crystal forms. It is transparent to translucent, has high indices of refraction , and ranges from colorless to yellow, green, and dark brown
VVS 1 & 2
Extra Fine Quality. These gems have microscopic inclusions which are difficult to slightly difficult to see under a loupe with 10x magnification.
VS 1
Very Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the beauty of the gem is not diminished in anyway.
VS 2
Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks and feathers are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still not diminished.
SI 1
Good Quality. These gems have inclusions, which are fairly easy to see to the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still high.
SI 2
Good to Medium-High Quality. These gems have inclusions which are fairly easy to see under the close naked eye. These inclusions are usually not really visible at an arm's length.
Included
Medium to the lower qualities. Included gems with internal features that range from eye visible to very easily seen to the naked eye.

No Reserve:
This lot starts at $1 and has no reserve as a courtesy so that collectors can determine the true market value on this authentic item.

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  • Location: This item ships from Texas

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    2.74 ct Baddeleyite

    Estimate $100 - $200
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    Starting Price $1

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