0.32 ct. Chrome Kornerupine

0.32 ct. Chrome Kornerupine

This 0.32-carat cushion cut chrome kornerupine is a beautiful rarity, displaying the unmistakable and enchanting teal (mint green and light blue) hues associated with chromium content. This gem showcases brilliant light reflection and minor inclusions.

Measuring 4.2 x 3.5 x 3 mm, this gem embodies both natural rarity and energetic potency. Kornerupine is one of the most sought-after collector’s stones due to its scarcity, particularly in such a vibrant and highly prized chrome color. Stones of this quality are exceptionally rare and especially since the deposit that produced them has now been fully depleted.

Sourced from limited deposits, kornerupine is a lesser-known but highly revered gemstone prized by both gemstone collectors and metaphysical practitioners. Its unique optical properties, including a birefringence that enhances its brilliance, make this stone a true paragon in the marketplace. Rarely found in gem-quality material above 1 carat, this stone is a testament to nature’s artistry and is highly valued both for its investment potential and its metaphysical significance.

SPECIFICATIONS

• MINERAL TYPE: Kornerupine
• CUT: Cushion
• PHENOMENON: None
• COLOR: Chrome (teal - mint green and light blue mix of color)
• TRANSPARENCY: Transparent
• CLARITY: Slightly included
• WEIGHT: 0.32 ct.
• SIZE: 4.2 x 3.5 x 3 mm
• ORIGIN: Tanzania
• TREATMENT: None
• HARDNESS: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale)
• REFRACTIVE INDEX (RI): 1.66-1.72
• BIREFRINGENCE: 0.006-0.030 (indicative of double refraction)
• SPECIFIC GRAVITY (SG): 3.28-3.35
• CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Orthorhombic
• CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: (Mg,Fe)₂(Al,Fe)₉(Si,Al,B)₅O₂₀
  • (Mg,Fe): Magnesium and iron can substitute for each other in the crystal structure.
  • (Al,Fe): Aluminum and iron can also substitute in certain positions.
  • (Si,Al,B): Silicon, aluminum, and boron are present in the tetrahedral sites.
  • O₂₀: Oxygen forms the main anionic group of the structure.

VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCY PROFILE

This kornerupine emits soothing vibrations from the green and blue bands of the electromagnetic spectrum, resonating with the heart and throat chakras. Its mint green hue carries frequencies of renewal, balance, and emotional healing, while its rarity amplifies its energetic power, making it a prized talisman for those seeking alignment and harmony. The blue frequency imparts calm, clarity, and balance.

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Kornerupine is a gemstone of exceptional rarity, resonating with profound metaphysical energies. Its mint green color symbolizes renewal, growth, and the awakening of the heart, while the blue resonates with calm, clarity, and balance associated with the throat chakra. Known as a stone of spiritual clarity and personal truth, Kornerupine helps its wearer align with their authentic self and connect to higher realms of understanding.

This gem bridges the gap between the physical and the spiritual, offering grounding energies while facilitating introspection and insight. Its rarity enhances its value as a metaphysical tool, as rare stones hold intensified energetic frequencies due to their scarcity and purity.

For collectors, this cushion cut chrome kornerupine represents an extraordinary addition to any gemstone collection, combining aesthetic brilliance with an unparalleled rarity in the gem trade. For energy workers, it serves as a powerful ally in healing emotional wounds, fostering self-compassion, and aligning the heart with universal love.

Whether you are a collector or a metaphysical practitioner, this exquisite chrome kornerupine gemstone embodies both earthly beauty and otherworldly energy.

*You will get the exact piece shown here. This piece was hand-selected by Ashley for its shape, structure, color, size, uniqueness, and vibrational quality. 

*Please note that most of our photography and some videos are done with a 2x to 10x macro lens, so inclusions may be visible in the photos and videos, but you will not see them with an unaided eye. While we pride ourselves on our photography that depicts actual color and clarity, colors may be slightly different depending on your screen.

To learn more about the traditional and esoteric gemology of this rare stone, read our blog post Kornerupine: A Rare Gemstone Bridging Worlds of Beauty and Power.