8 x buy 5.25mm, Brown Andalusite cushion

Beautiful RICH cinnamon color with graet sparkle!

Andalusite Specifications:
* Gem Species: ANDALUSITE
* Hardness: 7 -
* Density: 3.17
* RI: 1.63 -

Size: 8 (L) X 5.25 (W) mm
Cut: cushion
Carat Weight: 1.99 Carats TCW
Overall Grade: AAA-
Clarity Description: IF - Internally Flawless: Free on inclusions under 10x magnification.
Clarity Breakdown: Loupe clean meaning that no inclusions are seen using 10x magnification.
Cutting Breakdown: Brilliance with a precision cut. Stone has equal and symmetrical faceting with proper cutting angles "critical angle"
Carat Breakdown: Average in Carat Weight for this size stone (+/- 5%).
Photo Clarity Breakdown: Color is Good but gemstone is deeper in color, Image is Sharp but doesn't show clear depth,, & Background is True.
Photo Taken without Flash.
Photo shows Multiple views of a single gemstone.
Pricing based on single gemstoneNote: Photo taken with gemstone holder with cloth background.
The gemstone is reflective that you can see a little Flash from Normal room lighting. Gemstones have a light translucency nature, so it's makes it a little harder to take a photo with out some Flash (Reflection).

Often called "poor mans Alexandrite". It is not technically a color change gem, but imitates that effect well with its distinct dichroism. Andalusite is a lesser-known gemstone named after a Spanish autonomous community where it was first discovered, Andalusia. Andalusite is a rock-forming mineral that is mined for use in high-temperature refractories. Gem-quality specimens are cut into faceted gems and cabochons.
Andalusite forms during the regional metamorphism of shale. It is found in schist and gneiss at some present and ancient convergent plate boundaries where the rocks have been exposed to the temperatures and pressures needed for its formation. In these rocks, andalusite is often associated with kyanite and sillimanite. which results in the exhibition of different colors when viewed from different angles. The attraction and new-found appreciation for andalusite is greatly owed to its unmistakable and unique twist on play of color. For many years, andalusite has primarily been a collector's stone, but it has recently gained a lot of attention from many jewelry designers.

All photos are the exactly the gemstone pictured, minus any display items. Photos are likely not actual size; please see item description for dimensions. If there is a defect not discernible in the pictures, it will be included in the text. , Please keep in mind that the prismatic reflective properties of gems will often produce varying degrees of color and what colors you see, someone else may not. If there is a concern or doubt, please ask prior to purchase. Remember that color is a very tricky thing to transmit electronically. There are many variables, including lighting, background, physical filters, digital filters, the capabilities of the monitor on which the image is displayed, and the color perception of the viewer.

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