{"product_id":"oval-cut-titanite-sphene-gemstone-fire-sphene-loose-gemstone-2-00-ct-550","title":"Oval Cut Titanite Sphene Gemstone, Fire Sphene – 2.00 CT, Pakistan","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eoval cut fire sphene gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as titanite, with natural color. It weighs 2.00 carats and measures 09 x 08 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\u003e2.00 CT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 x 08 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\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes This Gemstone Relevant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 2 carats, this \u003cstrong\u003enatural titanite sphene\u003c\/strong\u003e is larger than most of our oval sphene listings, giving it more visible surface to show sphene's dispersion. For more on how cut affects that effect, 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 also suits spring 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\"\u003eSphene's hardness of 5 to 5.6 means a \u003cstrong\u003esphene faceted cut stone\u003c\/strong\u003e at this larger size is still best set in a protective bezel or halo setting rather than a fully exposed prong, to help guard against chipping with 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\u003eWhat size and weight is this gemstone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt weighs 2.00 carats and measures 09 x 08 x 04 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47634183618851,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Loose_sphene_gemstone_09x08x04mm_oval_cut.jpg?v=1790666578","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/oval-cut-titanite-sphene-gemstone-fire-sphene-loose-gemstone-2-00-ct-550","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}