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Aeschynite (very rare) 
Back to GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT & $100 RESERVE PREMIUM GEM AUCTION - Ends January 12th, 2012
Nuristan, Afghanistan
- Starting Time:1/5/2012 07:00:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:1/12/2012 07:00:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:0.87 ct
- Size Description:6.80 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 "Step Oval" 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, ESPECIALLY over one cart ! This is a super rare gem and would make a perfect fit in any rare stone collection !
