Sphene is named from the Greek word for wedge, because of its typical wedge shaped crystal habit. It is also alternatively called titanite for its titanium content. Sphene can be cut as gems although it is considered a rarity on the gem market. It brings to the table a fire greater than diamond and unique color shades. However its softness limits its desirability as a gemstone. Sphene is also strongly doubly refractive. Sphene can form nice crystals and can make a lovely addition to the collection of a collector who appreciates different crystal forms.

Physical Characteristics: 

Color is green, yellow, white, brown or black.

Transparency: Crystals are transparent to translucent.

Hardness is 5 - 5.5

Pleochroic if strongly colored.

Known mining locations: Gilget, Pakistan; Mt Vesuvius, Italy; Kola Penn., Russia; Ontario, Canada and New York and California, USA.

Sapphire is considered a Type 2 gemstone

Type 2 Description: Usually eye clean with some inclusions under magnification

1.05 CT. SPLENDID OCTAGON CUT CHANGE AMBER GREEN TO RAINBOW FLASHES SPHENE

Weight: 1.05 CT.
Size: 6.5x5 mm.

Color: Change Amber Green To Rainbow Flashes

Clarity: Eye Clean

Origin: Africa

Item # 400100000038

$110.00/ct. US

Price: $115.50 US

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