Sodalite (Hackmanite) rare

Pyant Gyi mine, Pein-Pyit, Mogok, Myanmar (Burma)
Gems, 1.53 ct, 9.01 mm x 7.77 mm
Start Time: 05/03/2018 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/10/2018 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This is one of only a handful of Hackmanite gems that I've seen from Burma, they are amazingly difficult to find, and much rarer than their Afghani counterparts. Sodalite is a very durable stone and that's why it is so popular among dealers and collectors alike. The gem variety of Sodalite is Hackmanite and the material is tenebrescent which is the process by which a mineral changes daylight color after being exposed to ultra-violet light. This particular stone fluoresces a bright orange hue under UV light. It will actually turn a stronger PURPLE color after being exposed to prolonged UV light and then will return to its original light purple color after being exposed to prolonged daylight. This is what is known as tenebrescence, where the gem will actually change colors after exposure to UV light. This process is 100% repeatable and in no way hurts the stone. This gem has a "Cushion" cut and is translucent for all intents and purposes. This material is retailing for HIGH numbers now across the board, and you simply can't get your hands of the Burmese material. I saw one of these cabs offered at the Tucson Show last year for $900 per carat.

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