{"product_id":"natural-sphene-titanite-329ct","title":"3.29 Carat Natural Sphene (Titanite) Loose Stone – Oval Cut, Madagascar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 3.29 carat natural Sphene, also known as Titanite, sourced from Madagascar. The stone is faceted in an oval cut and displays a vivid yellow-green color with noticeable fire and dispersion. Sphene fire is a characteristic optical property of this mineral species. It carries SI clarity, meaning minor inclusions are present but do not significantly affect the stone's face-up appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone has no treatment of any kind and is 100% naturally earth-mined. It is sold as a single loose stone, unmounted, making it suitable for custom jewelry settings or collector use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStone Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sphene (Titanite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarat Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.29 ct (3 to 4 carat range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape \/ Cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green (Yellow-Green)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e SI (Slightly Included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose Stones | Faceted Gems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirthstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jewelry \/ Ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose \/ Unmounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Sphene and Titanite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSphene and Titanite are two names for the same mineral — Titanite is the scientific name, while Sphene is the traditional gemological trade name still widely used by collectors and jewelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Sphene have higher dispersion than Diamond?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Sphene has a dispersion value of 0.051, which is notably higher than Diamond's 0.044, producing strong fire and color flashes visible across the stone's facets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a Madagascar Sphene considered rare?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSphene is considered a rare collector's gemstone due to limited global deposits; Madagascar is one of the few sources producing gem-quality faceted material in sizes above 2 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemstones Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51487176524082,"sku":"Sphe-320","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/8583\/5314\/files\/yellow-green_Sphene_gemstone.png?v=1784404501","url":"https:\/\/www.gemstonesfinder.com\/products\/natural-sphene-titanite-329ct","provider":"Gemstones Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}