Maw Sit Sit
Myanmar
13.35 carats
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Maw sit sit often has black spots and/or veins, streaks and other markings.
It can be used as a substitute to jadeite.
Maw Sit Sit Gemstones by Colour
This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
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Maw Sit Sit Gemstones by Size
This table shows distribution of Maw Sit Sit gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
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Lightest:4.19 cts
Heaviest:20.95 cts
Average:12.92 cts
Total photos:13
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| Physical Properties of Maw Sit Sit | |||||||
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| Mohs Hardness | 6, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) | ||||||
| Specific Gravity | 2.45 to 3.15, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) | ||||||
| Optical Properties of Maw Sit Sit | |||||||
| Refractive Index | 1.520 to 1.680, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) | ||||||
| Colour | |||||||
| Colour (General) | Bright green with black spots or veins, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) | ||||||
| Causes of Colour | Chrome-rich jadeite and albite, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) | ||||||
| Further Information | |||||||
| Mineral information: | Maw Sit Sit information at mindat.org | ||||||
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