Prehnite

Mali
Gems, 3.45 ct, 10.46 mm x 8.57 mm
Start Time: 07/15/2010 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/22/2010 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Prehnite has always been a popular gem among collectors because of its lovely green color. Recently the new Prehnite discovery in Mali has produced some great cabbing and carving material. This material, when carved, has a very unique and attractive "soft" almost "velvety" appearance. This "Oval Cabochon" cut gem is good size for the material, and has a few "wispy" inclusions, which is better than most I have seen when it comes to these stones from Mali. This material has such a unique appearance that when you find a clean stone, it's a real treat. This is a very good size stone and considering it is relatively new, it's a great gem to fill a spot in your collection.

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