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Aeschynite (very rare) viewBack to GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT & $100 RESERVE PREMIUM GEM AUCTION - Ends December 8th

Nuristan, Afghanistan
  • Starting Time:12/1/2011 07:00:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:12/8/2011 07:00:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:0.56 ct
  • Size Description:6.85 mm x 3.04 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 "Rectangle" 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 !