Trolleite (rare) included in Quartz

Brazil
Gems, 6.34 ct, 18.38 mm x 8.48 mm
Start Time: 01/12/2017 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/19/2017 7:00:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A really cool rarity from one of our good sources overseas. This material was analyzed and confirmed before it was polished, and despite the fact that Trolleite is not reported from Brazil, this gem is legit. Trolleite is a fairly basic, yet rare aluminum phosphate which often forms if soft blue masses, most notably from Sweden. This particular piece has some of the STRONGEST color for Trolleite that I have seen from any locality. It's a very stark blue hue and really stands out against the white Quartz on the other side of the "Rectangle Cabochon" cut gem. The Trolliete is actually included in the Quartz, though it almost looks like the blue side of the stone is pure Trolleite. If you collect rare gems, you can't afford to pass this one up. How often do you get a chance to purchase something so colorful and rare for your collection?

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