8.18 ct. Pakistani Chrome Vesuvianite
Color: Medium Dark Green
Clarity: Translucent
Origin: Pakistan
Cut: Oval Cabochon
Treatments: None
Measurements: 17.2 x 9.4 mm
We really have only seen a stone like this from a small artisanal mining operation in California - never one from Pakistan. The bright green with small areas of even greater intensity is due to chromium, as you might expect. We have always liked the material, but never expected to see one this size from another locale as the California material is generally smaller. Beautiful, striking color.