0.52 ct. Manganotantalite
Color: Dark Slightly Brownish Red
Clarity: Eye Clean to Slightly Included
Origin: Afghanistan
Cut: Square Step
Treatments: None
Measurements: 3.4 mm
This species is almost legendarily problematic. Despite the wonderful deep red color that these often have, they are almost always moderately to heavily included; typically by internal fractures that disrupt any potential brilliance quite noticeably. This lovely gem is an extremely respectable example; great color and relatively clean. In fact, there is a nice degree of brilliance to the cutting and the size is just right to no be overly dark. The relative lack of internal reflection makes this one quite appealing. Fine example in an approachable size.