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Cacoxenite in amethyst cab ~
Offered here is a cabochon of amethyst with inclusions of golden cacoxenite, a rarity cut from grand old Brazilian material. Technically, the inclusions are the mineral goethite, and I can truthfully tell you that those little spikes are the most amazingly bright golden color I've ever seen in rock! Their appearance is like spun gold, and as you can see, they look a lot like 'thorns', which are arranged roughly in a row. The backlit photo reveals that the translucent purple quartz has some attractive zoning, and some rosier stains of lepidocrosite. There are several areas of the typical 'fairy frost' inclusions present, but it's a terrific stone regardless of it's imperfections. The cab has a well rounded dome of 6mm, and a brilliantly glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 36x19 mm
Weight: approximately 26 carats
Price: SOLD Click for current gemstones for sale $52.00
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