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Description
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Mook jasper ~
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 said it's basically ALL opalite (radiolarite), and despite the clear webbing, it is not agatized to any extent. This example has streaks of translucence between the lovely yellow chiffon, yellow-orange, and white pieces that compose the stone, giving it a fascinating dimension of depth. There are a couple of tiny natural voids on the backside, which don't detract a bit. I think it's absolutely awesome stuff! Try some, you'll be well pleased! This cab has a well rounded dome of 5.5mm, a graceful designer shape, and a slick glassy finish both front and back.
Size: 57x18mm
Weight: approximately 33 carats
 Brecciated Mook Jasper
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