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Rhodochrosite cab ~
Offered here is a collectibly unique cabochon of rhodochrosite, from Argentina, cut from scarce old stock material. Not easy to come by like it once was, last I heard, the price of classic rhodochrosite is strictly controlled by the Argentinian goverment. -grr- This magnificent stone features lovely pink coloration, with sharply contrasting dark metallics down one half, edged in creamy light pink. I'm told the metallic ore area contains at least some precious silver content, and as can be seen in the third pic, reflected light reveals that it has an odd moire pattern to it, a bit like psilomelane. This translucent stone has some of the typical crystalline veil inclusions, and excellent visual appeal despite a couple teensy and easily overlooked voids in the ore. This deluxe beauty has a crisp designer 'kite' shape, with a nicely rounded dome of about 6mm, and it is polished to a lustrous gloss both front and back.
Size: 62x25mm
Weight: approximately 70 carats
Price: SOLD Current gemstones for sale $78.00
 Rhodochrosite
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