Dimensions (mm) | 35 x 19 x 4mm |
Weight (carats) | 15.8 carats |
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CHAROITE
GEM GRADE MATERIAL
NATURAL UNTREATED
SPARKLING PURPLE COLOR
UNIQUE PATTERN OF SWIRLS, FEATHERS AND NEEDLES
IDEAL FOR DESIGNER JEWELRY
WEIGHT 15.80 CTS APP
SIZE 35 X 19 X 4 MM APP
Note this stone has thin black onyx on the base to give it extra strength.
THE CHAROITE DEPOIST IS LOCATED IN THE MURUN MOUNTAINS
THE DEPOSIT KNOWN LAS "SIRENEVYI KAMEN" HAS ONLY BEEN AROUND FOR ABOUT 30 YEARS AND IS THE ONLY LOCATION WHERE THIS MATERIAL IS FOUND.
CHAROITE WAS DISCOVERED BY GEOLOGISTS V.P. ROGOVA AND Y.G. ROGOV.
IT MAY CONTAIN PATCHES OR STAR OF BLACK (AEGERINE), ORANGE (TINAKSITE) AND TRANSPARENT (MICROCLINE FELDSPAR)CRYSTALS.
IT RANKS 5.0 ON THE MOH'S SCALE OF HARDNESS. ITS DENSITY IS APPROX. 2.5 TO 2.8.
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Bid Increment | $1 |
Starting Bid | $29 |
Auction ID | 163117 |
Watchers | 6 watching |
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Starts | 7th Feb 2023 12:00am PST |
Ends | 10th Feb 2023 7:48am PST |
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