What are the doneness stages of the meat in this picture?

Number Doneness Stage Description
1 Blue Rare (Extra Rare) Very cool, deep red center with only a light sear on the outside.
2 Rare Cool, bright red center with a slightly larger cooked edge.
3 Rare to Medium Rare Warmer red center, beginning the transition toward medium rare.
4 Medium Rare Warm red center; often considered the ideal doneness for many steaks.
5 Medium Warm pink center with little red remaining.
6 Medium Well Slight hint of pink in the center; mostly brown throughout.
7 Well Done Brown throughout with no visible pink, but may still retain some moisture.
8 Very Well Done Completely brown and drier than a typical well-done steak.
9 Overcooked Dark brown throughout with a noticeably dry appearance.
10 Heavily Overcooked / Charred Nearly black exterior and interior, likely very dry and burnt.
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