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Type: Andalusite Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Brasil Price: $20 per carat Andalusite (Moh's scale 7.5) is a strongly pleochroism (multi-colored) gemstone that shows flashes of red, yellow, orange and green depending on the viewing angle. Some people refer to Andalusite as Poor Man's Alexandrite. Since Alexandrite requires a change in the type of lighting (i.e. from daylight to indoor incandescent). Andalusite displays all three colors simultaneously. Yet, Andalusite is available at a fraction of the cost. These natural gemstones are from Minas Gerais, Brazil and have not been treated in any manner. All of these gemstones are eye clean to very, very slightly included. Andalusite of this quality is hard to find. (Return to Top)
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Type: Seraphinite Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Russia Price: $10-$40 per stone Seraphinite or Clinochlore is a medium to forest green gemstone that can be chatoyant. Found throughout the world, Seraphinite from the Ural Mountains of Russia is one of the few sources of gem grade material. With a Mohs hardness of 2-2.5, Seraphinite is best in pendants, earrings and jewelry with protective settings. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)
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 Type: Serpentine Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Russia Price: $15-$45 per stone The Russians call this type of Serpentine, "Snake Stone" for the black inclusions and patterns that resemble reptile skin. Serpentine is also known as Williamsite, some pieces show flashes of aventurescence in the cool green matrix. Russia isn't known for it's Serpentine - until now! This is another Bright Star Gemstones treasure. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)
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Type: Tourmaline Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Brasil Price: $50-100 per carat Blue. Green. Red. Yellow. Orange. Pink. Bi-Color and even Tri-Color – Tourmalines (Moh's scale 7.5) are available in a wide range of colors unmatched by few gemstones. Bright Star Gemstones offers everything from Rubillite (red pink) to Indicolite (blue) to Paraiba (green blue) Tourmaline. Cat’s-eye Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline and unique carvings are also available: plus a few other shades ranging from red to yellow to green! Tourmaline is the alternative birthstone for October. (Return to Top)
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Conversion Information
100 points = 1 carat, 5 carats = 1 gram, 28 grams = 1 ounce, 16 ounces = 1 pound
25.4 mm = 1"
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