Goethite / Hematite included Quartz

Brazil
Gems, 2.73 ct, 9.80 mm x 8.19 mm
Start Time: 05/03/2012 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/10/2012 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This stone features dozens of metallic silvery and blood red Goethite / Hematite needles or blades inside of an "Oval Cabochon" cut stone of Quartz. There is a slight amount of pale purple Amethyst in this gem as well. This material is sometimes marketed as "Melody Stone" and boasts that it hosts many different minerals, such as Cacoxenite and Lepidocrocite, but several individuals have informed me that this is not the case, and at best, the inclusions are only Goethite and Hematite.

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