(3) Mottled Green Jadite cabochon from Asia (14.45 cts)

Description

PICTURES:  Taken outside in weak sunlight against a white background. (A black background would have enhanced the color of the cabochon). NO alterations to any of the pictures.
ORGIN: Unknown, but best guess is China or southeast ASIA. Cabochon is the Jadeite variety of the two jades.
DYES AND ENHANCEMENTS; Checked out this cabochon carefully with a Chelsea calcite color filter and detected NO dying. Boiled cabochon in distilled water for 2 hours to see if any natural berry dye was used. Water remained clean. Therefore I would have to conclude the stone to be natural and not impregnated with anything to enhance the color.
Dime is for scale only.
Cabochon description; COLOR;  Mottled green.  CUT; Free form.  POLISH; Satin finish front and back with bezel on the bottom to prevent chipping.     INCLUSIONS and IMPERFECTIONS; NONE seen.     LOW dome cut.
Dimensions are approx. Length 23.27 mm   Width 15.03  mm.  Thickness 4.20  mm  Weight 14.45 carats.
Ships to the USA only.