17.04CT STUNNING UNTREATED NATURAL SINGLE SOURCE RED ORANGE SPANISH SPHALERITE

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Donald Hofler GIA GG, AJP
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Pieces: 1
Shape: Oval Faceted
Type: Sphalerite  (From only one source in the world in a rational reserve in Spain this mine has been closed and no longer produces material in and effort to no longer disturb the environment)
Color: Strong Reddish Orange (Stone is darker than may appear in higher light photos)
Weight: 17.04 CT
Clarity: SI1+/-
(Type III) (
PLEASE; If unsure of what clarity means see chart below for a more detailed explanation also remember colored gems are graded with the naked eye and not a loupe
)
Size: 15.8 x 14.0 x 8.4 mm
Luster: Adamantine
Origin: Spain (A single source stone in gem quality on in Spain)
Treatment: None
Hardness: 3.5 - 4.0 on MOHS
VVS 1 & 2
Extra Fine Quality. These gems have microscopic inclusions which are difficult to slightly difficult to see under a loupe with 10x magnification.
VS 1
Very Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the beauty of the gem is not diminished in anyway.
VS 2
Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks and feathers are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still not diminished.
SI 1
Good Quality. These gems have inclusions, which are fairly easy to see to the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still high.
SI 2
Good to Medium-High Quality. These gems have inclusions which are fairly easy to see under the close naked eye. These inclusions are usually not really visible at an arm's length.
Included
Medium to the lower qualities. Included gems with internal features that range from eye visible to very easily seen to the naked eye.
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