Triphylite Back to GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT & $100 RESERVE PREMIUM GEM AUCTION - Ends February 2nd

• Starting Time:1/26/2012 07:00:00 PM(CST)
• Ending Time:2/2/2012 07:00:00 PM(CST)

• Time Left:Auction Is Closed

• Size:2.61 ct
• Size Description:9.8 mm x 7.1 mm

Description:This stone gets its name from the Greek, words "tria", three, plus "phylon", family, because it was thought to contain three cations (Fe, Li, Mg). There have been crystals of Triphylite found in South Dakota up to 6 feet long !! Most of those crystals are opaque and wouldn't be well suited for cutting gems. Brazil is one of the few places that produces gem quality Triphylite and this stone is a a very attractive gem for the material. It is a very very slightly included and has a very pleasing almost dichroic appearance as it has a greenish color in one direction, but shows hints of a reddish orange in another direction. It reminds me of Axinite stones that I've seen from Baha. The stone has an "Emerald" cut. Enjoy