160 Carats Rough Kashmir Sapphire Basil Mine Lot – Lavender, Pink & Purple Corundum for Faceting

This is a mixed-quality lot of natural rough corundum sourced from the Basil mining area in Pakistan — the same region historically associated with Kashmir-type sapphire deposits. Total weight of sapphire parcel is 160 carats. The sizes are under 1 to 5.25 carat per piece. This lot is perfect for beginners in faceting who want to practice corundum on low cost. Quality within the lot is mixed — some pieces are transparent to VS clarity, while others are translucent, included, or semi-transparent. Buyers should expect a range of cuttability across the parcel. Color Range The lot has a mix of lavender, purple, purplish-pink, and pink tones. Individual piece color varies; no color sorting has been applied. Under UV light, the material shows strong fluorescence, with red-pink — consistent with natural corundum from this region. Material Specifications Origin: Basil area, Pakistan Total Weight: 160 Carats Piece Size: Under 1 ct to 5.25 ct per stone Colors: Lavender, Purple, Purplish Pink, Pink Clarity (mixed): Transparent, VS, SI, Translucent, Semi-Transparent, Included Treatment: 100% Natural – Earthly Mined. No treatments applied. Who This Sapphire Lot Is For? This lot is listed as a start-up / practice deal for faceters and lapidary workers who want to gain experience cutting corundum without investing in premium single stones. ⚠️ Faceting Quality Disclaimer This is a mixed-quality practice lot. Individual pieces vary significantly in clarity, transparency, and cuttability. Some stones will yield clean faceted results; others may be heavily included. No yield guarantee is made on any individual piece. Purchasing this lot means accepting the mixed nature of the parcel as described. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Is Batakundi Kashmir sapphire and Indian Kashmir sapphire the same? No. Indian Kashmir sapphire comes from the Zanskar Range in Jammu & Kashmir, India, and is a distinct deposit known for its velvety cornflower blue. Batakundi is a separate deposit in Pakistan’s Kaghan Valley — geologically part of the same Himalayan belt but producing different colors, primarily pink, purple, and lavender corundum. For reference on the geological and gemological context of this deposit, see the GIA study: Sapphires Reportedly from Batakundi/Basil Area – GIA Q: What is the rarest color of sapphire? Padparadscha — a delicate pinkish-orange tone — is widely considered the rarest sapphire color. Among single-color sapphires, fine unheated Kashmir blue (from the Indian deposit) and certain natural purple and violet sapphires from limited deposits are also considered exceptionally rare. Q: Can rough corundum from this lot be faceted by a beginner? Corundum rates 9 on the Mohs scale and requires diamond laps to cut. This lot is designed for practice use, but basic lapidary equipment and some prior cutting experience are recommended before working with corundum rough. Q: Are the stones in this lot heat-treated or enhanced? No treatments have been applied. The material is 100% natural and earthly mined as-is. If individual stone certification is needed, buyers should arrange independent gemological testing.