PrecisionGem|1489771409|4141286 said:Sphene
Poodles4me|1489788956|4141403 said:PrecisionGem|1489771409|4141286 said:Sphene
Question for Gene: Would sphalerite fall into this category as well? I know it has a Moh's hardness of 3.5 to 4 so it can't be used for rings. I don't even know if it can be set into any jewellery (?).
Poodles4me|1489788956|4141403 said:PrecisionGem|1489771409|4141286 said:Sphene
Question for Gene: Would sphalerite fall into this category as well? I know it has a Moh's hardness of 3.5 to 4 so it can't be used for rings. I don't even know if it can be set into any jewellery (?).
TL|1489818345|4141496 said:Poodles4me|1489788956|4141403 said:PrecisionGem|1489771409|4141286 said:Sphene
Question for Gene: Would sphalerite fall into this category as well? I know it has a Moh's hardness of 3.5 to 4 so it can't be used for rings. I don't even know if it can be set into any jewellery (?).
Sphalerite is the most beautiful high dispersion gem IMO, it puts diamond to shame. I really wish they were harder and more durable, but then the prices might rival diamond per carat then.
I own one and its mesmerizing, but it remains in a plastic gem jar forever.
Poodles4me|1489852591|4141536 said:TL|1489818345|4141496 said:Poodles4me|1489788956|4141403 said:PrecisionGem|1489771409|4141286 said:Sphene
Question for Gene: Would sphalerite fall into this category as well? I know it has a Moh's hardness of 3.5 to 4 so it can't be used for rings. I don't even know if it can be set into any jewellery (?).
Sphalerite is the most beautiful high dispersion gem IMO, it puts diamond to shame. I really wish they were harder and more durable, but then the prices might rival diamond per carat then.
I own one and its mesmerizing, but it remains in a plastic gem jar forever.
TL - I would love to see a picture of your sphalerite. It's a shame that something so beautiful cannot be worn.