Gemstones - Zultanite

Zultanite is a transparent, eye-clean with some inclusions under 10x magnification, with phenomenal properties like chatoyancy and color change. The bigger the stone, the more striking the change of colors. Stones over 5 carats are considered very rare.

Zultanite can only be found in one location, in a remote, mountainous region in Anatolia, Turkiye.

Zultanite was named in honor of the 36 sultans who founded the Ottoman Empire in Anatolia in the late 13th century, which eventually became the Republic of Turkey.

Zultanite registers 6.5-7 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Depending on the light source, Zultanite can shift from a kiwi green to a rhodolite purplish-pink. This same stone can also exhibit a khaki-green to brownish–pink, or pinkish-champagne to ginger color. You can easily see the kiwi green when the gemstone is viewed outdoors in daylight, except under direct sunlight. Yellow flashes are noticeable under sunny skies, a rich champagne color under traditional indoor lighting and pink to raspberry hues under other low lighting conditions like candle light.

The color of Zultanite is most intense in sizes above three carats while smaller stones are usually lighter in color.

Zultanite is one of the few stones which has no known enhancements or treatments.

Photographing Zultanite is a great challenge, the colors change from a grayish purple, purple with just the slightest hint of blue and a blue. Pictures of Zultanite will not give it justice but only hurt this fabulous gem.

Care & Cleaning Tips:
- Do not clean Zultanite in an ultrasonic cleaner.
- Try to avoid sudden temperature changes.
- Try to avoid direct impact to the gemstone.
- Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush.
- Store separately from other jewelry and gemstones.
- Do not resize or repair jewelry without removing the gem because heat of a torch could shatter the stone.

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