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Pietersite cab ~
Offered here is a large, deluxe cabochon of premium Chinese pietersite. For years I've heard there's been severe flooding at the mine, meaning no production of material. That explains why Chinese pietersite is so difficult to come by, especially the high calibre rough. This colorful stone features dark blue, bright gold, burnt orange and deep red chatoyance in a swirling, almost folded, pattern that shifts and changes with movement. Toward the tip, there's even a hint of purple at certain angles, as well as small areas of translucent agate. Please be sure to click the pics to enlarge them to full size to see the fine details of the cab. It's truly an amazing treasure, though a bit darker than the photos show. It has a generously high rounded dome of 7.5+mm, and a fine glassy polish both front and back. And for a stone of this size and quality, my per carat price is a steal!
Size: 69x20mm
Weight: approximately 65 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale 
 Pietersite
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