Sphene, or titanite, is a rare, vibrant gemstone known for exceptional fire and brilliance, often exceeding that of diamond. It typically displays yellow, green, or brown hues, with chrome sphene being highly valued.
Zagi Mountain, located near Peshawar in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, is
a world-renowned mineral locality famous for producing rare and diverse mineral specimens.
This sphene is extracted from zagi mine Kpk Pakistan. Facted by our specialist carefully looking at dispersion, fire, size and cut.
Its a special gem, waiting for someone special to buy it.
Colors:
Yellow, green, orange, brown, and rarely, pink or red.
Fire (Dispersion): Extremely high (0.051), resulting in intense spectral colors.
Hardness: 5–5.5 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively soft and brittle.
Refractive Index: 1.84–2.11, producing strong brilliance.
Locality: Key sources include Pakistan, Madagascar, Mexico, Sri Lanka, and Canada.
Identification: High birefringence often causes visible doubling of facets.
High-quality gems over two carats are rare, with prices rising significantly for larger, clean stones. Green and yellow-green ("chrome") varieties are generally the most valuable.
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