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 the rare gemstone from kenya |
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| colors
available: |
lime green olive green light green sap green |
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| family/species: |
idocrase (independent mineral
species) |
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| properties: |
RI=1.713 - 1.718 DR SG=3.40 (+/- 0.10) dispersion= 0.019 hardness=6.5 note: suitable for use in jewelry |
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| treatments: |
none |
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| important
information: |
rare to find facet grade meterial 100% natural with no known treatments or enhancements deposit closed with no foreseeable future production |
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| cuts: |
calibrated up to 6mm all standard and fancy checkerboard cuts |
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| rough: |
generally available in material to
cut
sizes 5mm and under; bigger pieces occasionally available - please
contact us for current stock |
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| mining: |
found in southeastern kenya view photo gallery |
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