Gem: Kornerupine
Weight: 0.78 ctw.
Dimensions: between 4 to 6.4 mm
Clarity: VVS
Origin: Madagascar
Treatments: none, natural gemstones
Comments:
As a fan, and purveyor of fine Tanzanian and Kenyan Kornerupine, it is good to be able to offer some of the less well-known Madagascan material. It's also highly dichroic, and of a suitable hardness for jewelry, but has completely different core colors.
Madagascan Kornerupine is generally a grass green in combination with a light tan color. It's not everyone's favorite color combination, but if you take a minute to get to know it, it will grow on you quite quickly. The tan color is light, and open, and the green color is vivid and electric. It's got that intangible 'pop' effect in-hand, thanks in part to good dispersion.
This set is perfect for a gem collection, or to be put into jewelry alike. Or you could do both!