"Trapiche" aragonite -15.10 ct - 110€
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produced due to twinning of orthorhombic aragonite crystals forming
pseodohexagonal forms (see pictures of rough crystals below).
Unique sample for collectors of rare gems.
Weight: | 15.10 ct |
Size: | 20.4 x 17.1 x 5.2 mm |
Color: | transparent pale purple, with brown included areas |
Clarity: | see pictures |
Cut: | fancy hexagonal cabochon |
Treatments: | not treated in any way |
Origin: | Minglanilla, Cuenca, Spain. |
Price: | 110 € |
Examples of aragonite crystals used as a rough material for faceting of purple aragonites.
Such crystals are quite common at Minglanilla, they usually reach 3-4 cm long, but transparent areas suitable for faceting are very rare.
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