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Sphene Rough
Sphene is named from the greek word for wedge, because of its typical wedge shaped crystal habit. It is
also alternatively called titanite for its titanium content. Sphene can be cut as gems although it is considered a rarity
on the gem market. It brings to the table a fire greater than diamond and unique color shades.
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Nice gemmy green piece best suited for cabbing due to inclusions, but there may be a faceted melee stone hidden in there.
Color is very similiar to peridot. (See Sphene #4 for a backlit picture of this type of rough.) Approx. size:
15x14x9 Weight: 14.5 cts.
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