FA-BOAG024GR-001-023

Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification FA-BOAG024GR-001-023

IDENTIFICATION : Natural red purplish grey Botswana Agate - 42.20 ct - pear Cabochon - unique colors

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

DESCRIPTION

Shape & Cutting Style : pear, cabochon, polished both sides
Measurements : 30.9 x 33.7 x 5.2 mm
Carat Weight : 41.20 Carat
Color : deep red - pinkish red - purplish grey
Clarity : N/A
Transparency : Semi-Translucent

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
Chip on back side of cabochon

Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:

This pear shaped cabochon has fair to good polish grade. Good symmetry, and has a nice natural variation of  colors. A pinkish red sone surrounded by deep red lines, surrounded by purplish grey . Good color grade, and unique color combination.