FA-AGAT026MO-003-357

Natural Moss Agate 6x8 mm Oval Faceted – 1.165 ct dentritic Agate Gemstone

Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification: FA-AGAT026MO-003-357

IDENTIFICATION

Species : Natural Chalcedony (a cryptocrystalline form of quartz)
Variety : Agate (Moss Agate)

DESCRIPTION

Shape & Cutting Style : Oval, mixed cut
Measurements : 7.8 x 5.9 x 3.9 mm
Carat Weight : 1.165 Carat
Color : clear with green
Clarity : N/A
Transparency : Transluscent

Birefringence : Up to 0.004
Crystallography : Hexagonal (trigonal)
Dispersion : None
Luster : Waxy
Hardness : 6.5-7
Refractive index : 1.530-1.543
Specific gravity : 2.60-2.64

COMMENTS :

No indications of heating - very good quality clear background and dendrite inclusions rendering moss pattern

Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:

The quality of faceted moss agate hinges on its vivid, balanced green inclusions (dendrites) against a clear, translucent background, good transparency, no cloudiness, and a hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale