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0.70ct ETW Earth-Mined Green Demantoid Garnet – Oval Cut, Unheated
0.70ct ETW Earth-Mined Green Demantoid Garnet – Oval Cut, Unheated
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0.70ct ETW Earth-Mined Green Demantoid Garnet – Oval Cut, Unheated
This attractive loose gemstone features an earth-mined green demantoid garnet from Madagascar, showcasing natural green coloration in a classic oval cut. Weighing 0.70 carats, this unheated gemstone offers the distinctive appeal of one of the most celebrated green garnet varieties, making it an interesting choice for custom jewelry or gemstone collecting.
Specifications:
Gemstone: Green Demantoid Garnet
Carat Weight: 0.70ct ETW
Cut: Oval Cut
Dimensions: 6.0 x 5.0 x 2.5 mm
Clarity: Heavily Included
Treatment: Unheated
Origin: Madagascar
Condition: New
Earth-mined green demantoid garnet weighing 0.70ct ETW in an oval cut from Madagascar, featuring heavily included clarity, unheated character, and natural green coloration.
This demantoid garnet displays the appealing green coloration associated with this distinctive gemstone variety. Its classic oval cut provides an elegant silhouette, while its natural inclusions contribute to the individual character of the stone.
Demantoid is the green variety of andradite garnet, a calcium-iron silicate mineral belonging to the diverse garnet family. It is particularly admired for its high refractive index and exceptional dispersion, which can produce colorful flashes of light in suitably transparent, well-cut specimens. The name demantoid comes from a term meaning diamond-like, reflecting these remarkable optical characteristics.
Green demantoid garnets occur in shades ranging from yellowish green to richer green tones. Their coloration is influenced by elements including chromium and iron within the mineral structure. Demantoid is distinct from tsavorite, another desirable green garnet variety belonging to the grossular species.
This specimen has heavily included clarity, meaning its natural internal characteristics are readily noticeable. While higher-clarity demantoids may emphasize brilliance and dispersion, included examples offer collectors an opportunity to appreciate the mineral's distinctive green coloration and natural geological character.
The gemstone is unheated, retaining its naturally occurring coloration without heat enhancement. Garnets are generally appreciated for their natural colors, and demantoid is especially interesting because of its unusual combination of green coloration and distinctive optical properties.
Madagascar is an established source of demantoid garnet, producing specimens with varying green hues, clarity characteristics, and gemological qualities. The island's remarkable mineral diversity has made it an important source of numerous collectible colored gemstones.
At 0.70 carats with dimensions of 6.0 x 5.0 x 2.5 mm, this demantoid offers versatile proportions for custom jewelry. Its oval shape makes it an appealing choice for a distinctive ring or elegant pendant, particularly in a protective setting that complements its natural green coloration.
Demantoid garnet has a hardness of approximately 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. Because it is softer than sapphire and spinel, protective jewelry settings and reasonable precautions against impacts and abrasion are recommended, especially for ring applications.
The combination of Madagascar origin, natural green coloration, unheated character, and classic oval styling gives this individual demantoid garnet distinctive collectible appeal.
An interesting earth-mined green demantoid garnet offering natural color, elegant oval-cut proportions, and the mineral character of a sought-after green garnet variety.
(Stock Code: EDMM)
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