6.16 Ct. Bluish Green Prasiolite from Brazil

This transparent bluish green prasiolite presented by The Natural Gemstone Company is a precisely graded gemstone, weighing 6.16 carats, with a round shape and dimensions of 12.14 by 12.00 by 8.04 mm, the cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, the stone displays intense color intensity, an eye clean clarity grade evaluated at eye level, and an excellent polish, the piece originates from Brazil and has been enhanced by heat treatment to achieve and stabilize its appealing green tone. The mixed brilliant cut is executed to balance face up brilliance with depth of color, the faceting pattern maximizes light return while maintaining optimal proportions, the excellent polish delivers crisp facet junctions and a reflective surface that enhances the stone appearance in finished jewelry. These technical attributes are recorded to offer an accurate representation of the material and its aesthetic performance when set in rings, pendants, or other wearable pieces.

From a durability perspective this prasiolite is well suited for daily wear, prasiolite is a green variety of quartz, and quartz rates seven on the Mohs hardness scale, this affords reliable resistance to everyday scratching from common materials and protects the stone surface in normal use. Quartz has no true cleavage, which reduces the risk of splitting along defined planes, the typical fracture is conchoidal which tends to localize damage to impact points rather than causing catastrophic breaks, combined with good overall toughness the gemstone tolerates the handling and contact associated with frequent wear. Heat treatment is a stable enhancement for prasiolite, and when properly set the stone can be comfortably worn in rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings, for prolonged service life a secure setting is recommended, bezel settings and well placed prongs provide edge protection for the girdle and reduce exposure to direct knocks. Routine care is straightforward, cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush removes surface residues without risk to the material, avoid severe thermal shock and aggressive chemical exposure to preserve the color and polish, the combination of hardness, lack of cleavage, and stable enhancement makes this prasiolite a practical and attractive choice for everyday jewelry, offered with full specification by The Natural Gemstone Company.