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Petalite (rare champagne color) viewBack to GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT & $100 RESERVE PREMIUM GEM AUCTION - Ends July 1st

Palelni mine, Burma
  • Starting Time:6/24/2010 07:00:00 PM(CDT)
  • Ending Time:7/1/2010 07:00:00 PM(CDT)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:0.39 ct
  • Size Description:5.22 mm

Description:Petalite is a rare mineral, and even more rare in gem quality crystals. Typically Petalite is colorless, but these relatively new gems out of Burma have a slight champagne hue. There are only a few world localities for Petalite gems, and they rarely exceed 10 carats. This stone is a beautiful champagne color, "Checkerboard Round" cut stone with very slight inclusions. It would make a nice addition to a rare stone suite, or a Petalite gem suite. I have seen these gems retailing for up to $100 per carat from some vendors, so don't miss out on snagging this gem for a great price.