FA-SPIN025PU-002-339

Natural Purple spinel - 1.27 ct - pear - clarity excellent (VVS to IF)

Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification FA-SPIN025PU-002-339

IDENTIFICATION

Species : Natural Spinel

Variety : Purple Spinel

DESCRIPTION

Shape & Cutting Style : Pear, Mixed Cut
Measurements : 9.4 x 6.2 x 3.7 mm
Carat Weight : 1.27 Carat
Color : purple
Clarity : clean (VVS to IF)
Transparency : Transparent
Luster : Vitreous
Origin Sri-Lanka
Crystallography : Isometric
Dispersion : 0.020
Hardness : 7.5-8
Refractive index: 1.715-1.747
Specific gravity :  3.55 to 3.90

COMMENTS :

No indication of heating, no indication of other treatment

Natural Gems Belgium classifies spinels as Type II clarity gemstones, which means they're usually included. Although the highest-valued spinels are usually eye-clean, most spinels contain inclusions visible only through magnification and some visible to the naked eye.
This exceptional Gemstone has almost no visible inclusions under magnification x10

Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:

This violet Spinel gemstone has a Good to very good cut grade with Good symmetry and polish, and a good vitreous luster. excellent purple color, excellent clarity