| Weight | 5.80 ct |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.5 × 8.9 × 6.3 mm |
| Grade | Facet Grade |
| Variety | Spinel |
| Treatment | unheated |
| Mining Location | Watapatha village around mining in Sri Lanka |
Natural Facet Grade violetish blue Spinel Rough – 5.80 ct from Watapatha Village, Sri Lanka
Stone Identity & Quality
Stone Type: Natural Spinel
Color Variety: violetish blue
Weight: 5.80 carats
Dimensions: 13.5 × 8.9 × 6.3 mm
Treatment Status: Unheated
Quality Grade: Facet Grade Rough
Origin: Watapatha village around mining in Sri Lanka
This spinel is classified as facet-grade rough, suitable for professional cutting following proper orientation and structural assessment.
Color & Visual Characteristics
The stone displays a natural violetish blue tone, offering a balanced combination of cool blue and subtle violetish undertones. The saturation is moderate to fine, providing a refined and understated appearance rather than vivid intensity.
Its alluvial form reflects river-transported origin, with smooth natural contours shaped by geological processes over time.
Internal & External Features
Internally, the material appears clean and compact with stable transparency. No major structural disruptions are immediately visible under standard inspection, supporting controlled cutting potential.
Externally, minor surface textures and natural abrasions are consistent with alluvial mining origin, confirming authenticity and direct source integrity.
The 6.3 mm depth allows flexible pavilion planning and yield management.
Cutting & Treatment Potential
This spinel is unheated and untreated. No treatment assumptions are implied.
The proportions suggest potential for cushion, oval, or elongated mixed cuts depending on final orientation. The grayish blue tone may benefit from slightly deeper pavilion angles to preserve body color consistency.
Final yield and design outcome depend on professional evaluation before cutting.
Source & Ethical Position
This material is sourced directly from mining communities in Watapatha village around mining in Sri Lanka. Danushka Gems & Minings maintains close relationships with local miners to ensure traceable origin and responsible sourcing practices.
Our approach emphasizes structural understanding, geological integrity, and realistic expectations in every stone.
FAQ
1. Is this spinel natural?
Yes, it is a natural unheated violetish blue spinel from Watapatha village around mining in Sri Lanka.
2. What does facet grade mean?
Facet grade indicates the rough contains suitable internal areas for professional faceting.
3. Is the stone treated?
No, the stone is currently unheated and untreated.
4. What shapes are possible from this rough?
Based on its proportions, cushion, oval, or elongated designs may be possible depending on orientation.
5. Why is Watapatha origin important?
Watapatha village around mining in Sri Lanka is known for producing structurally stable spinel with distinctive natural color tones.
