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1.58ct VVS-VS Andesine Labradorite
Andesine is a member of the plagioclase feldspar group, which also includes labradorite and sunstone. All the members of this group are a mixture of albite and anorthite, with andesine being 50-70% albite and 30-50% anorthite.
Supplies of andesine from the Congo are quite recent, with the mineral found in a range of colors, including red, yellow, champagne and green. It has hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so it is not ideal for rings.
For more information see our article on The Mystery of Andesine
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