Sinhalite (very rare)

Item Description

This gem is one of the more unique stones out there. It is usually found in metamorphic contacts in limestone like the skarn zones in Tanzania or in Warren County, New York. This is a rare gem, but despite its rarity, it occurs in very large gems from Sri Lanka. Stone between 1-10 carats are not unheard of. This material was long thought to be brown Peridot until it was investigated in 1952 and found to be a new mineral. The material gets is name from the old Sanskrit word for Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) "sinhala". This particular stone is a virtually eye clean, light golden yellow gem with a beautiful "Oval" cut on it. A very unique and rare gem on the market. The high retail value on this stone is $200 per carat.