Eudialyte | Jadeite | Rhodonite | Tourmaline
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Eudialyte | Jadeite | Rhodonite | Tourmaline |
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Type: Eudialyte Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Russia Price: $15-$50 per stone Eudialyte or Eudialite is a rare mineral with a very complicated chemical formula - Na4(Ca, Ce)2(Fe2+, Mn, Y)ZrSi8O22(OH, Cl)2. It's good thing lovers of Eudialyte don't have to be chemistry majors! These unique cabochons are noted for their deep, striking red color against a gray feldspar matrix. The Kola Peninsula, Russia is the premier location for gem quality material. (Return to Top)
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Type: Jadeite Enhancement: Unknown Origin: China Price: $45-$60 per stone Jade is legendary for it's extreme toughness and historical significance amongst so many ancient cultures; the Aztec and Olmec in Central America, Maori of New Zealand and the Chinese. While most people associate Nepherite (Jade) with being green, Jadeite (Jade) is occasionally found in other colors including lavender, blue, black, red, yellow, orange, brown, pink and white. (Return to Top)
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Type: Rhodonite Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Conselheiro Lafaeite, Minas Gerais, Brasil Price: $10-$20 per carat Translucent and transparent Rhodonite is extremely rare. Many people first mistaken these cabochons for Rhodocrosite. With a perfect cleavage, a protective setting is necessary. The trade-offs are well worth it. These rose pink to bright red gemstones provide a little zip of color in any type of jewelry. (Return to Top)
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Type: Tourmaline Enhancement: Natural gemstone with heat (H) and/or irradiation (I) Origin: Brasil Price: $100-$300 per carat Blue. Green. Red. Yellow. Orange. Pink. Bi-Color and even Tri-Color – Tourmalines (Moh's scale 7.5) are available in a wide range of colors unmatched by few gemstones. Bright Star Gemstones offers everything from Rubillite (red pink) to Indicolite (blue) to Paraiba (green blue) Tourmaline. Cat’s-eye Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline and unique carvings are also available: plus a few other shades ranging from red to yellow to green! Tourmaline is the alternative birthstone for October. (Return to Top)
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Conversion Information
100 points = 1 carat, 5 carats = 1 gram, 28 grams = 1 ounce, 16 ounces = 1 pound
25.4 mm = 1"
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