Green Quartz 10mm Round Checkerboard Faceted Gemstone, AA-Grade

This AA-grade round green quartz features a saturated color and a checkerboard pattern of facets that enhance the scintillation and depth. The spring-like green color of it is achieved by irradiating and heating pale Brazilian amethyst—green quartz is often called green amethyst. Use it alone to make a simple pendant, or combine it with complementary-color pastel gemstones to create complex pendant designs as well as matching sets including earrings and bracelets.One of the most common minerals, quartz comes in many varieties and colors. The two main categories are macrocrystalline, which are usually transparent and crystals are visible, and cryptocrystalline, which appear translucent or opaque. The many varieties of quartz each offer distinct characteristics and, according to folklore, their own powers and purposes.Round-cut gemstones are highly popular and the most commonly available. Rio round gemstones are calibrated for size and hand inspected to ensure maximum attractiveness. Checkerboard faceting features square facets across the entire crown on the gemstone; this faceting is ideal for larger gemstones, increasing the scintillation effect.

• Gemstone Type: Quartz
• Stone Shape: Round
• Stone Size: 10mm
• Stone Type: Natural
• Color: Light Green
• Enhancement: Heat-treated (H), Irradiated (R)
• Grade: AA
• Mohs Hardness: 7
• Clarity: Eye-clean
• Refractive Index: 1.544–1.553
• Specific Gravity: 2.69–2.72
• Brand: AGTA
• Mineral Source: BRAZIL
• Weight: 0.000 kg