FA-IOLI026BV-003-205

Natural Iolite - 0.430 ct - oval - unheated - bluish violet- high quality cordierite

Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification FA-IOLI026BV-003-205

IDENTIFICATION

Species : Natural Cordierite
Variety : Iolite

DESCRIPTION

Shape & Cutting Style : Oval, mixed Cut
Measurements : 6.0 x 4.0 x 2.8 mm
Carat Weight : 0.452 Carat
Color : violet (bluish)
Clarity : comparable to SI
Transparency : Transparant

Birefringence : 0.005-0.018
Crystallography : Orthorhombic
Dispersion : 0.017
Luster : Vitreous
Hardness : 7.5
Refractive index : 1.522-1.578
Specific gravity : 2.53-2.78

COMMENTS :

No indications of heating, no indications of any other treatment

Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:

Color : good to very good
Clarity : good 
Carat: jewelry size
Cut  : good to very good
Symmetry : very good