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Rinkite (very rare) (rough and cut set)
- Different Localities (see description)
- Gems; Toenail, 3.2 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm (rough), 0.77 carats; 5.12 mm x 4.95 mm (stone)
- Start Time: 07/03/2018 7:15:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/17/2018 7:15:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Rinkite is a very rare sodium calcium cerium titanium silicate and good specimens and gems are seldom seen on the market. The specimen in this rough and cut set a typical piece of Rinkite from Langesundsfjorden, Larvik, Vestfold, Norway but doesn't have any real crystallization to speak of. The gem is a brownish-orange color "Cut Corner Square" stone with a velvety translucent interior. The stone is labeled as coming from Russia. This is rare material folks, and despite the fact that the gem is not water clear, it's still a desirable set for any collector.