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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 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, yellow-orange, white and pinkish pieces that compose the stone, giving it a fascinating dimension of depth. There are a few natural voids present, mostly on the backside, 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 5mm, a designer 'drop' shape, and a nice glassy finish both front and back.
Size: 44x37mm
Weight: approximately 47 carats
Price: SOLD Click for current gemstones for sale
 Brecciated mookaite
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