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Description
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Brecciated mookaite ~
Offered here is a cabochon of brecciated mookaite, a fairly recent newcomer from Australia. This colorful material is very glassy by nature, quite different from mookaite. So to get the facts, I directed a query about its composition to one of the two mining partners involved. He told me it's basically ALL opalite (radiolarite), and despite the clear webbing, it is not agatized to any extent. This example is shot through with translucent rivers wending between the lovely yellow chiffon, yellow-orange, white and pinkish pieces that compose the stone, giving it a fascinating dimension of depth. Several crimson flecks in the mix, too. There are a few tiny natural voids present, as is typical of this material, but they seem to add rather than subtract from the appeal. I think it's absolutely awesome stuff! Try some, you'll be well pleased! This cab has a rounded dome of 6mm, a whimsically curvy designer shape, and a slick glassy finish both front and back.
Size: 40x24mm
Weight: approximately 32 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale 
 Brecciated mookaite
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