Red Chalcedony 18 x 13mm Pear Cabochon, Dyed Natural |Sold by Each | 73710

Stone size: 18 x 13mm 
Stone shape: Pear 
Material: Chalcedony 
Stone type: Natural 
Color: Red 
Mohs hardness: 6.5–7 
Refractive index: 1.54–1.55 
Treatment: Dyed (D) 
Specific gravity: 2.63–2.65 
Cutting center: India 

The facets on the surface of this pear-shaped red chalcedony catch the light, giving the cabochon a distinctive look. This stone is perfectly suited to vintage-style designs and pairs especially well with gold and other yellow metal settings.

A compact microcrystalline quartz, chalcedony (pronounced "cal-SID-nee") is a tough, durable stone that is ideal for carving, cabochons, and beads. Pure chalcedony is white; individual chalcedonies are labeled by the colors that come from trace minerals. Most varieties of chalcedony are dyed to enhance their color. The color of red dyed chalcedony can range from pinkish-red to medium-red.

The pear cut is a hybrid of the oval and marquise cuts; it is usually oriented with the point uppermost.