Sphene, 0.87 cts., 8.5 x 5.3 mm, Kite, Green, Madagascar, Natural

Gem: Sphene 
Weight: 0.87 cts. 
Size: 8.58 x 5.33 mm.  
Color: Green 
Clarity: VS 
Cut: Round 
Locality: Madagascar 
Treatment: None 

Here is an excellent Sphene gem! This piece is from the relatively new find of Sphene in Madagascar. The deposit in Madagascar produced some of the finest quality Sphene ever found on the planet! The dispersion in this gem is excellent with flashes of yellow, orange, red, and even blue! The cut is a Kite shape, and the design works well on this high RI mineral. Sphene, also known as Titanite, has been popular on the market because of its high refractive index and beautiful green color, similar to green Diamonds and Demantoid Garnet. Cut at Kosnar Gems, Colorado, USA.  Enjoy!