{"product_id":"full-fire-titanite-sphene-gemstone-oval-cut-1-10-ct-8x6x4mm","title":"Natural Sphene Loose Gemstone, Oval Cut – 1.10 CT, Pakistan","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003enatural sphene loose gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as titanite, with an oval cut and full fire. It weighs 1.10 carats and measures 08 x 06 x 04 mm. It comes from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/pakistan-minerals-guide-rare-gemstones-crystal-specimens-mineral-resources\"\u003eHimalayan Range, Skardu, Pakistan\u003c\/a\u003e, part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/sphene-gemstones\"\u003eSphene Gemstones collection\u003c\/a\u003e. The stone is natural sphene with no treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.10 CT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e08 x 06 x 04 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Sphene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHimalayan Range, Skardu, Pakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 5.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirthstone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes This Gemstone Relevant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLike other \u003cstrong\u003efull fire titanite sphene\u003c\/strong\u003e stones, this one is valued for its strong dispersion, splitting light into visible color flashes beyond what most colored gemstones show. For more on how gemstone cuts affect brilliance, see our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/gemstone-cuts-explained-every-shape-color-brilliance-guide\"\u003egemstone cuts explained\u003c\/a\u003e. As the March birthstone, it's also relevant for birthday jewelry; see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/birthstones\/birthstone-by-month-guide-2026-modern-traditional-and-natural-gemstones-explained\"\u003ebirthstone by month guide\u003c\/a\u003e. This piece sits within our broader \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/loose-gemstones\"\u003eLoose Gemstones collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuying Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs with any \u003cstrong\u003eoval cut sphene stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, keep in mind its hardness of 5 to 5.6, which is softer than sapphire or diamond, so a protective bezel or halo setting is recommended over an exposed prong setting for everyday wear. This stone ships with economy shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this sphene gemstone natural or treated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is natural sphene, with no treatment applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does this sphene gemstone come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Himalayan Range, Skardu, Pakistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this stone differ from other sphene gemstones in the collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's an oval cut, 1.10 carat natural sphene measuring 08 x 06 x 04 mm; check individual dimensions when comparing to similarly sized stones in the collection, as depth and cut proportions vary piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47633138942243,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Loose_sphene_gemstone_for_ring_side_profile.jpg?v=1790140907","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/full-fire-titanite-sphene-gemstone-oval-cut-1-10-ct-8x6x4mm","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}