Sphene 1.40ct / Madagascar

Sphene 1.40ct

9.7×4.8×3.0mm

Madagascar

Cat's Cradle Cut

Piacchan's work

This is a greenish yellow sphene from Madagascar that has growth lines all over it and an interesting metallic appearance.It is a rare baguette shape for sphene, and has been finished with a scissors-like cut all over, commonly known as a cat's cradle cut.

Depending on the angle, the overlapping diamond shapes give off a unique sparkle, and the colorful fire unique to highly dispersed sphene adds color.

It is a beautiful crystal without any inclusions, with growth lines all over it, and the luster and sparkle are slightly refracted, giving it a metallic feel.

The BEFORE shape was an octagon, but the inclusions have been removed to create a luxurious baguette shape.

The sparkle of sphene, a specialty of GTJ, changes dramatically depending on the cut and surface luster. Please enjoy it in your hands.