GEM GRADE FLUORITE -CHECKERBOARD CUT LARGE 25.4 CTS [S530]

Description

 FLUORITE STONE

 

This is a gem grade  fluorite stone.Most specimens do have small lines  or inclusions  in them. This stone has a beautiful soft green hue making it ideal as a ring stone. We have also included a photo of the back of the stone. This is a photo of the actual stone you will win. 

natural unheated

Source Brazil

CHECKERBOARD  CUT

Mohs scale 4

Weight 24.4  CTS APPROX

Size 20x 15x 12 MM APPROX.

Fluorite (also called fluorspar) is a mineral composed of  calcium fluoride: 

AS WITH ALL OUR STOCK YOU MAY RETURN IT FOR A FULL REFUND IF NOT PLEASED PROVIDED IT IS NOT TOUCHED IN ANY WAY.

Type 1 Gemstones

The following gemstones are typically inclusion free, even minor inclusions detract from their value.

Diamond, Amethyst, Beryls(Aquamarine,Morganite), Citrine, Smoky Quartz, topaz, Chrysoberyl, Kunzite, Tanzanite, green Tourmaline, and Blue Zircon

IF	Internally flawless under extreme magnification (Very rare)
F	Flawless
VVS	Minute inclusions under 10x; invisible to the unaided eye
VS	Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye
SI1	Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually visible to the unaided eye
SI2	Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually quite visible to the unaided eye
I1	prominent- moderate affect on appearance or durability
I2	prominent – severe affect on appearance or durability
I3	prominent- severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability

Type 2 Gemstones

Gemstones that normally have small inclusions that do not detract from value.

Alexandrite, Andalusite, Iolite, Peridot, Rhodolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Garnet, Amethyst, Red Zircon, Tsavorite; Blue, Orange, Purple, Fluorite.Yellow and Parti-colored Tourmaline

F	Flawless
VVS	Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye
VS	Noticeable inclusions under 10x; often invisible to the unaided eye
SI1	Obvious inclusions under 10x; visible to the unaided eye
SI2	Obvious inclusions under 10x; very apparent to the unaided eye
I1	prominent – moderate affect on appearance or durability
I2	prominent – severe affect on appearance or durability
I3	prominent – severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability

 

6 mm = 1/4 inch (Approx)