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Trapiche Sapphire, 2.12ct

Mined in Afghanistan | Certified by IGI

Listing ID: 8800324

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GEMSTONE & ORIGIN:
Gemstone Natural Trapiche Sapphire
Origin Afghanistan
WEIGHT, SHAPE & MEASUREMENTS
Carat Weight 2.12 Carats
Dimensions (L x W x H) 9.17 x 8.14 x 1.87 mm
Shape Hexagonal Tablet
Cutting Style Cabochon
DESCRIPTION:
Color Lively Violetish Blue
Clarity Semi-Transparent
Trapiche Formation Very Clearly Visible 6-Spoke Trapiche Formation
TREATMENTS & CERTIFICATION:
Treatments Not Heated, Treated or Enhanced
Certified By IGI
REFERENCES:
Stone ID R12460
Listing ID: 8800324

About Trapiche Sapphires

The Sapphires with a naturally-formed fixed radiating star-like pattern that simulates a spoke-wheel like a pattern are called Trapiche Sapphires. They get their name after a Spanish word Trapiche used for a wheel in South American countries to process sugarcane, due to their resemblance to it.

As with most sapphires, the blue-colored stones are most valuable although trapiche formations can be seen in fancy-colored sapphires as well such as green and purple.

They generally consist of divisions of transparent-to-translucent sapphire separated by thin opaque planes of white or yellow hue. Commonly, the planes are extended from a hexagonal central core.

They are commonly given a Cabochon cut, to display their effect best and thus many times used as centerpieces for rings and earrings.

They have been obtained from several geographical locations from around the world, including Burma, Western Africa, Guinea, Kashmir, Sierra Leone.


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