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Aeschynite (very rare) viewBack to GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT & $100 RESERVE PREMIUM GEM AUCTION - Ends December 22nd

Nuristan, Afghanistan
  • Starting Time:12/15/2011 07:00:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:12/22/2011 07:00:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:0.50 ct
  • Size Description:5.06 mm

Description:Aeschynite is a rare earth mineral that rarely forms in crystals large enough for facetting. This stone is most likely Aeschynite-(Y) because it is the most common of the Aeschynite species out there. This "Trillion" cut stone isn't gem quality, but it is a unique gem from Afghanistan. The stone is essentially black, but I doubt very highly that most collectors have even seen a cut stone of this material, let alone have one in their collections. This is a super rare gem and would make a perfect fit in any rare stone collection !