6.80 ct. Congo Wulfenite
Color: Medium Dark Orange-Yellow
Clarity: Slightly Included
Origin: Congo
Cut: Octagonal
Treatments: None
Measurements: 8.6 x 8.8 mm
A magnificent example of this rarely faceted gem material. Wulfenite is a lead mineral that has exceedingly high optical properties so, if done correctly, faceted gems are capable of dazzling brilliance and impressive dispersion. This one hails from outside the usual deposits for facet material (Arizona, Mexico, Tsumeb) and has a very fine and unusual orangish-yellow bodycolor. The color is nicely consistent and the stone looks great with flashes of dispersion from all angles. Gorgeous custom US cutting and a fine high polish. The size is magnificent for the species and the stone is quite clean - a few thin crystalline inclusions near one edge, undoubtedly near where the crystal sat on matrix. A very fine Wulfenite in a quite rare larger size.