Tuesday, December 2, 2008

CORAL




Dates back to pre-historic times which makes it one of the first gems to be used for adornment. Coral is a gift of the sea. Its majorly found in Australia, Philippines, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Ireland and the Mediterranean Sea.




PINK = Light to Medium Salmon, Good Polish, Good Cut, Medium Cabochon.
RED = Medium to Dark, Good Polish, Good Shape, Some natural cracks and grain.
Moh's Hardness = 3.5 - 4.