Yellow Sphene
$49.95
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Green/Yellow Sphene From Madagascar 0.43CT 5.5x3.9mm Untreated
Green/yellow Sphene (also known as Titanite) from Madagascar is highly prized for its exceptional brilliance, intense fire, and strong pleochroism. It frequently displays vivid flashes of rainbow light and golden-green hues. Because of its lower hardness (5.0–5.5 on the Mohs scale), it is best suited for pendants, earrings, or occasional-wear rings.
Key Characteristics
- Color: Ranges from bright chartreuse and yellowish-green to rich olive and golden-green.
- Fire & Brilliance: Sphene has a higher dispersion rate than diamond, causing it to split light into intense, vibrant flashes of rainbow fire.
- Pleochroism: It is strongly pleochroic, meaning it often displays different colors (yellow-green, green, and orangish-red) when viewed from different angles.
- Treatments: Madagascar sphene is typically unheated and completely untreated, retaining its natural color and optical properties.
Typical Pricing & Market Availability
Prices vary widely based on carat weight, clarity, and depth of color, with Madagascar being one of the primary global sources for gem-quality stones