Green Quartz 8mm Round Faceted Gemstone, AA-Grade

The spring-like pale green color of this round quartz is achieved by irradiating and heating pale Brazilian amethyst—green quartz is often called green amethyst. Use it alone or combine it with complementary-color pastel gemstones to create complex pendant designs as well as matching sets.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.

• Price Per Unit: Priced per Each
• Gemstone Type: Quartz
• Stone Shape: Round
• Stone Size: 8mm
• 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