FA-TOPAO24CH-001-001

Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification FA-TOPAO24CH-001-001

IDENTIFICATION : Natural orangy brownish Whiskey Topaz - 11.95 ct - Pear - AAA grade - irradiated - VVS

Species : Natural Topaz
Variety :  Brown topaz

DESCRIPTION

Shape & Cutting Style : Pear , Mixed Cut
Measurements : 16.0 x 12.5 x 8.9 mm
Carat Weight : 11,95 carat
Color : orangy brownish
Clarity : comparable to VVS
Transparency : Transparent
origin : Brazil

Binefringence: 0.008-0.011
Crystallography : Orthorhombic
Hardness : 8
Luster : Vitreous
Refractive Index : 1.607-1.649 (1631=Brazil)
Specific Gravity : 3.50-3.57 ( 352-353)

COMMENTS

Treatment: Irradiation

Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:

This Brown topaz could be commercially called Champaign topaz, Whiskey topaz or imperial topaz. Champaign topaz is more yellowish brown, Whiskey topaz is more Orangy brown, whilst an imperial topaz the yellow and orangy is more pronounced. The cut grade is good to very good, polish is good to very good, symmetry is good, and the luster is very good, making it a higher class gemstone.

Reference for AAA grading:
Color grade is good, 
Cut grade is good to very good
Carat weight 
Clarity is VVS (highest in Topaz)