Sphene (Titanite) 0.56 CT | Oval Cut Traslucent Madagascar
Alive with citrus light, this 0.56 carat oval sphene shows a vivid chartreuse tone with gentle transitions from lemon to spring green. The cut favors a broad table and evenly arrayed pavilion facets that ignite the species hallmark fire: flashes of red, orange, and green leap across the crown with every tilt. Luster is bright and glassy, and the outline is pleasingly balanced with crisp facet junctions. Under close view you will notice delicate internal texture typical for sphene, adding a natural character while remaining nicely translucent. Symmetry and polish are carefully executed, giving lively scintillation that belies the modest weight and making this stone an eye catching choice for a refined pendant or a matched earring suite.
Madagascar is a respected source for fine titanite, and Gem A reflects the best qualities from the island’s southern deposits. Titanite, historically called sphene from the Greek for wedge, has the formula CaTiSiO5 and is prized for dispersion that exceeds diamond. A high refractive index and strong birefringence create the charming doubled facet edges seen through the table. With hardness near five and a half on the Mohs scale, protective settings are recommended. Curated for our Vault for its pure hue and precision cutting, this piece offers strong collector value and a brilliant visual return to the buyer seeking color and fire.
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Sphene (Titanite) 0.56 CT | Oval Cut Translucent Madagascar
SPECIMEN
Sphene (Titanite)
CHEMICAL FORMULA
CaTiSiO5
COLOR
Yellow SIZE
0.56 CT
ORIGIN
Madagascar
MOHS SCALE
5.5
GRADE
Minor inclusions
REFRACTIVE INDEX
nα = 1.843–1.950
nβ = 1.870–2.034
nγ = 1.943–2.110CRYSTAL SYSTEM
Monoclinic
DIAPHANEITY
Translucent
LUSTER
Sub-adamantine and resinuous
TREATMENT
NATURAL
