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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 interesting 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 said it's basically ALL opalite (radiolarite), and despite the clear webbing, it is not agatized to any extent. This example has quite a lot of translucence between the lovely yellow chiffon, white and pinkish pieces that compose the stone, giving it a fascinating dimension of depth. There are a few tiny natural voids present, 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 an extra high rounded dome of 8.5mm, a graceful designer teardrop shape, and a nice glassy finish both front and back.
Size: 53x24mm
Weight: approximately 64 carats
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 Brecciated mookaite
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