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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.
Color: Various (ranges from reds through to blues)
Moh’s Hardness: 7.0 to 8.0
Refractive Index: 1.712-1.736
Critical Angle: 35.79°
Specific Gravity: 3.58-3.61
Fracture: Conchoidal, irregular
Cleavage: Imperfect
Dispersion: Moderately high (.026)
Heat Sensitivity: Not normally (flaws/cracks can be sensitive)
Birefringence (double refraction): No
Crystal Structure: Isometric
Currently Available:
$4.00/carat. Origin: Tunduru, Africa.
These stones are at the small end of what is coming out of this find.
Stock # Item Description.
130.001 1 each. 0.58 carats - $2.32 Pink, best cut oval, 2.84 x 4.18 x 4.47mm.
130.002 1 each. 0.59 carats - $2.36 Blue, best cut oval/rectangle, 3.15 x 4.13 x 4.81mm.
130.003 1 each. 0.64 carats - $2.56 V light blue, best cut square, 3.47 x 4.24 x 4.53mm.
130.004 1 each. 0.67 carats - $2.68 Light purple, best cut rectangle, 3.05 x 4.48 x 4.98mm.
130.005 1 each. 0.67 carats - $2.68 Light purple, best cut rectangle, 3.08 x 4.45 x 4.78mm.
130.006
1 each. 0.67 carats - $2.68 Light purple, best cut rectangle, 3.35 x 4.30 x 4.52mm.
130.007 1 each. 0.68 carats - $2.72 Pink, best cut rectangle, 2.85 x 3.49 x 5.46mm.
130.008 1 each. 0.68 carats - $2.72 Blue, best cut rectangle, 3.10 x 3.65 x 6.68mm.
130.009 1 each. 0.69 carats - $2.76 Purple, best cut square/cushion, 4.00 x 4.41 x 4.61mm.
130.010 1 each. 0.70 carats - $2.80 Light purple, best cut rectangle, 3.38 x 4.18 x 4.80mm.
130.011 1 each. 0.70 carats - $2.80 Light purple, best cut rectangle, 3.55 x 3.80 x 4.88mm.
130.012 1 each. 0.74 carats - $2.96 Blue, best cut rectangle, 3.14 x 4.88 x 6.29mm.
130.013 1 each. 0.77 carats - $3.08 Pink, best cut rectangle, 3.50 x 4.78 x 5.13mm.
130.014 1 each. 0.82 carats - $3.28 Purple, best cut square, 3.10 x 4.66 x 5.37mm.
130.015 1 each. 0.85 carats - $3.40 Light blue, best cut rectangle, 4.13 x 4.32 x 5.19mm.
130.016 1 each. 0.89 carats - $3.56 Pink, best cut round/square, 3.48 x 3.93 x 5.51mm.
130.017 1 each. 0.89 carats - $3.56 Light purple, best cut round/square, 4.05 x 4.86 x 5.18mm.
130.018 1 each. 1.46 carats - $5.84 Light purple, best cut oval, 4.49 x 5.00 x 5.63mm.
130.019 1 each. 1.49 carats - $5.96 Dark purple, best cut oval, 4.23 x 5.58 x 8.37mm.

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