Natural orangy red Lake Superior Agate - 48.53 ct - long oval Cabochon - unheated - certified by NGB

Natural orangy red Lake Superior Agate - 48.53 ct - long oval Cabochon - unheated
The impressive Lake Superior Agate - 48.53 ct - exhibits captivating stripe patterns that beautifully transition from greyish white to bold shades of orangy red. Cut in a long oval cabochon style, this stone expertly showcases the agate's distinctive patterns and colors, making it a truly one-of-a-kind gem. It has not undergone any heating treatments, ensuring the preservation of its natural composition. 

Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification FA-LSAG024OR-001-008

IDENTIFICATION

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

DESCRIPTION

Shape & Cutting Style : long oval, cabochon, polished both sides
Measurements : 39.1 x 20.7 x 7.0 mm
Carat Weight : 48.53 Carat
Color : Orangy red, white and greyish white 
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, no indications of any other treatment

Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:

This long oval shaped cabochon has very good polish grade, fair to good symmetry, and has a nice natural variation of orangy red, deep orangy red and greyish white color tones in lines. Very nice pattern, very good color

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