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Apache gold cab ~
Offered here is a designer cabochon of 'Apache Gold', from an area near Jerome, Arizona, not to be confused with pulsite or some of the other more grayish lead-based minerals, which are common by comparison. I'm told this classic old timey material is actually black serpentine with inclusions of golden pyrite, and the source was completely mined out long ago. As you can see, this example is loaded with bright metallics, and the shiny gold stands out in super contrast against the jet black, for a rich look like no other. This is another of those tough to photograph materials, because it's next to impossible to get all the golden areas to reflect at once; in reality, that's just what they do. The cab has a well rounded dome of 5.5mm, and despite a seemingly bumpy surface, it has a super smooth glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 30x27mm
Weight: approximately 41 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Apache gold
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