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NATURAL MULTICOLOR CHRYSOCOLLA & NATIVE COPPER in CHALCEDONY CABOCHON ~ INDONESIA
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Item # |
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320 4426
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Type of Gemstone |
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Genuine natural SILICA CHRYSOCOLLA & NATIVE COPPER in CHALCEDONY with a stunning multicolor
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Amount |
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1 (one) piece
* All photos are taken from the actual item *
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Weight |
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approx. 9.65 grams
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Size |
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Length: approx. 39.12 mm = 1.54 inches
Width: approx. 26.77 mm
Depth / thickness: approx. 6.08 mm
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Color |
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Multicolor
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Origin of gemstone |
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Java / Indonesia ~ cut and polished in Bali / Indonesia
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Quality of carving |
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New and excellent
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Treatment |
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None ~ 100 % natural gemstone and natural color
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Gemstone quality |
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Translucent
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Shape |
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Smooth polished fancy-shaped cabochon
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Luster |
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Exquisite silken polish
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About Silica Chrysocolla |
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The vivid greenish blue material known as Gem Silica is quite rare, and high-quality specimens are coveted by collectors and jewelry designers. It is also referred to by the names Chrysocolla Chalcedony and Gem Silica Chrysocolla.
The attraction of this gemstone is its remarkable color. The intense color is due to the presence of copper salts that penetrate the crystal lattice of colorless Chalcedony. Though there are other copper-bearing gems that can display a similar color saturation, such as Turquoise and Chrysocolla, these are much softer stones and are not hard enough for rings.
Despite the names Chrysocolla Chalcedony and Silica Chrysocolla, it is not really a form of Chrysocolla. Its only connection with Chrysocolla is that both minerals are colored by the same copper salts. So, the names can be confusing. In fact, it is a form of Chalcedony, the microcrystalline variety of Quartz.
Though most Chalcedony varieties such as Carnelian and Agate sell for only a few dollars per carat, prices for Silica Chrysocolla can be very high. A top-grade specimen would be distinguished by good translucency, consistent and strong color saturation, and the absence of inclusions.
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Remarks |
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Don’t miss the opportunity to own this stunning natural Indonesian Gemstone cabochon for your collection or to make a stunning piece of jewelry |
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