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Description
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Malawi blue agate cab ~
Offered here is a delicious cabochon of Malawi blue agate, also known as blue chalcedony, from Africa. The price of rough material this nice has skyrocketed in recent years, but I'd buy it anyway, if only I could FIND any! The Turkish stuff just doesn't hold a candle to the Malawi material, in my opinion. This stone features lovely translucent blue coloration, along with some subtle bands, as well as some interesting dots and clouds here and there. The highly polished shape causes light to bounce around wonderfully in this stone, and at certain angles, it does appear to have some interesting adularescence. It's almost opalescent, and certainly very gemmy! Like a lot of blue agates, this stone tends to be moody, appearing even more intense and deeper in color when viewed in low lighting. It has a high rounded dome of 6+mm, a sweet designer 'chevron' shape, and a brilliant glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 52X19mm
Weight: approximately 37 carats
Price: SOLD Current gemstones for sale
Malawi blue agate cab
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