This sphene has emerald green color with 55 cts in weight.mined in madagascar.i hv never seen this emerald green color in sphene.hope this s a most valued rare gemstone.
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Almost looks like a huge green Zircon, either way, I'd have someone test it with years of experience, though maybe you do have that, but if you do, then I'd think you'd have an idea how much it's worth?
A Sphene of this size & color is virtually unheard of, as is a green Zircon. I'd really make sure you don't have a simulant, which could be very likely.
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ELVIS PRASIOLITE wrote:
Almost looks like a huge green Zircon, either way, I'd have someone test it with years of experience, though maybe you do have that, but if you do, then I'd think you'd have an idea how much it's worth?
A Sphene of this size & color is virtually unheard of, as is a green Zircon. I'd really make sure you don't have a simulant, which could be very likely.
Only 1/5th the size but still large so maybe it isn't as unlikely. This picture looks clean and also mentions it is from Madagascar. I think a lab report would be warranted for such a large and rare gem. Of course I always like more pictures. http://www.ajsgem.com/gemstones/sphene/sphene-12.96-carats.html
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Only 1/5th the size but still large so maybe it isn't as unlikely. This picture looks clean and also mentions it is from Madagascar. I think a lab report would be warranted for such a large and rare gem. Of course I always like more pictures. http://www.ajsgem.com/gemstones/sphene/sphene-12.96-carats.html
AJS has a impeccable reputation. I'd have no problem buying this stone. Now I only need someone else s money to do it. Any takers?
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