Bastnäsite (rare)

Zagi Mountain, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan
Gems, 4.66 mm x 3.57 mm, 0.50 ct
Start Time: 01/12/2025 8:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/23/2025 7:00:00 pm (CST)
Time Left: 2D 4H 6M 37S
Starting Bid: $100

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Item Description

Bastnäsite is a very rare collector's stone. Although Bastnäsite has been known for man years, faceted stones were virtually non-existent because the species typically forms in relatively thin blades and was never suitable enough for cutting stones. Going back to the early 2000s, the locality at Zagi Mountain in Pakistan provided collectors with fine quality, gemmy Bastnäsite crystals. The significance of these crystals was the fact they were thick enough for faceting. These crystals are only found in one place in the world. The stones from the Pakistani are extremely rare and highly prized by collectors. They often have some sort of inclusions, and completely eye clean gems are very hard to find. This particular stone is a beautiful, rich orange color gem with an "Oval Brilliant" cut. The stone is virtually eye clean, which is well above average for this material. This stone would fill a spot in any rare gem collection.

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