Chrome Tourmaline, Zircon
Tanzanian Gemstones
30/11/09 20:09 Filed in: Latest Cut
Gems
Two new stones tonight, both from my trip to
Tanzania this past summer. The first one is a
Zircon. This was one of the
very very dark red stones, these are always
heated. The temperature ranges from about 500
F to 850 F. The heating lightens the stone and
alters the color somewhat.
This next stone is a Chrome Green Tourmaline. The intense chrome color doesn't photograph well at all.... this one is a very intense green with a touch of blue.
This next stone is a Chrome Green Tourmaline. The intense chrome color doesn't photograph well at all.... this one is a very intense green with a touch of blue.
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