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Description
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Pinolith cab ~
Offered here is a cabochon of pinolith, from a small manganese quarry in Austria's Turen Mountains. I really like the absract flower-petal patterns in this unusual material, outlined in black. I'm told pinolith is quite rare, and have seen a few small slabettes sell for ridiculously high prices. Its hardness is rather on the softer side, very much like crinoid marble, though I don't imagine that'll pose any problem in most jewelry. The stone has a low rounded dome of 4mm, and an elegant designer shape, nicely polished both front and back.
Size: 53x29 mm
Weight: approximately 43 carats
Price: Sold
Current gemstone
 pinolith
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