Green Quartz Round Faceted Gemstones, AA-Grade

The spring-like green color of this round faceted quartz is achieved by irradiating and heating pale Brazilian amethyst. Green quartz is often called green amethyst. 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.

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Gemstone type: Quartz
Stone shape: Round
Stone size: 5mm, 6mm
Stone type: Natural
Color: Light Green
Enhancement: Dyed (D), Heat-treated (H)
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
Cutting center: Thailand