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Fossil coral cab ~
Offered here is a cabochon of fossilized coral, from Indonesia. This fascinating material is something they're just not finding much of these days, particularly with such rich color, and I must say I like it alot. Without enlarging the pics, one can clearly see the stone's unmistakeable one-of-a-kind pattern of flower-like starbursts, hence the name 'flowers of the sea', as it is sometimes known. It is composed of the highly silicated fossil remains of colonial sea coral, many millions of years old! It's translucent, as illustrated by the backlit photo, and beautifully gemmy. This cab has a well rounded dome of nearly 6mm, a versatile designer drop shape, and a slick glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 52x23mm
Weight: approximately 45 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Fossil coral
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