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Oro Verde Quartz

 

 

Oro Verde (Quartz)*  

Colour:
Gold to yellow/green
Moh’s Hardness: 7
Refractive Index: 1.544-1.553
Critical Angle: 40.49°
Specific Gravity: 2.63-2.65
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Cleavage: None
Dispersion: Medium (.013)
Heat Sensitivity: Can be... but it is usually not a problem.
Dichroism: None
Birefringence (double refraction): Weak (.009)
Crystal structure: Hexagonal
Treatments:
This material is made by irradiating clear Quartz.  There maybe other processes involved, but as this process is a "trade secret" there is no real way to know.
Important ordering information: Please note that all prices are listed in Australian dollars and includes 10% GST; for international orders you will receive a 10% discount off the item(s). I will email you a final invoice including postage and insurance which will include a PayPal link for ease of payment. If you wish to pay by check or money order please contact me to make arrangements.
Currently Available.
$1/carat Locality: Mexico.

Stock #

Item Description

115.001 1 each. 16.05 carats - $16.05 Best cut rectangle or oval, 9.24 X 15.52 X 16.20mm.
115.002 1 each. 17.59 carats - $17.59 Best cut rectangle, 12.96 X 13.19 X 15.67mm.
115.003 1 each. 21.50 carats - $21.50 Best cut marquise, 12.03 X 17.24 X 17.44mm.
115.004 1 each. 25.24 carats - $25.24 Best cut square or cushion, 11.63 X 14.89 X 17.50mm.
115.005 1 each. 26.70 carats - $26.70 Best cut fan, 12.05 x 16.97 X 19.24mm.
115.006 1 each. 27.26 carats - $27.26 Best cut triangle, 10.95 X 16.29 X 17.67mm.
115.007 1 each. 27.35 carats - $27.35 Best cut long oval, 12.73 X 17.78 X 19.83mm.
115.008 1 each. 30.21 carats - $30.21 Best cut rectangle, 10.15 X 18.07 X21.31mm.
115.009 1 each. 31.36 carats - $31.36 Best cut triangle, 14.40 X 16.42 X 20.25mm.
115.010 1 each. 31.81 carats - $31.81 Best cut big rectangle, 12.11 X 13.55 X 23.19mm.
SOLD 1 each. 41.01 carats - $41.01 Best cut large pear, 14.12 X 15.22 X 27.72mm.
115.012 1 each. 44.98 carats - $44.98 Best cut rectangle, 16.68 X 18.72 X 21.08mm.
115.013 1 each. 50.31 carats - $50.31 Best cut large pear, 12.01 X 18.41 X 23.75mm.

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