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Royal eye cabenite jasper cab ~
Offered here is a cabochon of royal eyes jasper, also called cabenite. It was found years ago around McDermitt, on the Nevada/Oregon border, in thunderegg form. The fellow who mined the eggs was offering some small (& rather expensive) slabettes at this summer's Madras gem show for the very first time. This example is the most recent one I've cut, showing creamy orby areas and olive to spring green ripples with a crinkly overlaid pattern. The burnt orange matrix adds a great contrast. Reminds me a little of Bruneau jasper, and has varied patterns and colors similar to those found in some Morrisonite and Willow Creek jaspers. It was rumored that this unusual jasper might be featured in an upcoming issue of Rock & Gem magazine, and if so, we can all read more about it then. Meanwhile here's another nice cab for your jewelry designing and/or collecting pleasure! The stone has a well rounded dome of 5mm, and a designer drop shape that's highly polished front and back.
Size: 42x25mm
Weight: approximately 40 carats
Price: Sold
Current gemstone offerings $49.00
 Royal eyes cabenite
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