Sphene is one of the few minerals with a dispersion higher than diamond. It has been found in the alps of europe and in russia pakistan madagascar brazil and the usa. The name sphene comes from the greek word sphen meaning wedge which alludes to the formation of its crystals. Sphene continues to be the name used for titanite in the gem and jewelry industries. Sphene is a very rare brilliant yellowish green green orange or brown gemstone with a high luster also known as titanite due to its titanium content.
Beautiful sphene specimens for sale online. Buy now and receive 10 off your first purchase. Chrome sphene is the most valuable type. The dispersion of diamond is 0 044 while the dispersion of sphene is 0 051. Sphene specimen green sphene titanite crystal with adularia on matrix from skardu pakistan 85 gram 77 43 26 mm 120 sphene gemstone chrome sphene titanite sphene 2 25 cts 08 08 06 mm.
Brazilian yellow gem material has a sleepy look and isn t as bright as that from baja. The chrome sphene from baja california is the color of fine emerald and very rare especially if clean and larger than 1 carat. Gem quality examples are rare. Sphene is a collector s gem and is particularly rare when you start talking about a clean stone above 5 carats the international gem society says. Some of the largest and most spectacular green gems have been cut from indian material.
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As is the case with all gemstones size creates a premium with this species. As is the case with all gemstones size creates a premium with this species. Brazilian yellow gem material has a sleepy look and isn t as bright as that from baja. Beautiful sphene specimens for sale online. Sphene is one of the few minerals with a dispersion higher than diamond.
