Pyroxmangite (rough and cut set)

Item Description

This locality is known for its Manganese minerals, including some of the best crystals of Pyroxmangite in the world. The often thick, somewhat blocky, wedge-shaped crystals with their strong reddish-pink color and sharp, lustrous faces make them some of the most impressive examples of the species exant. This set features a typical Pyroxmangite crystal measuring 5.6 cm sitting on host rock matrix. The top of the crystal is contacted, but it does have many sharp, lustrous well-formed crystal faces. The "Freeform" cut gem is a great example of how fine the Pyroxmangites can get from this locality. This stone has an electric reddish-pink color with excellent clarity! Both parts are great contributors to this rare gem / mineral rough and cut set, and should be appreciated as such. Valued at $1600.