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Type: Hyalite Opal Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Utah Price: $2.00 per carat Gem quality Hyalite Opal is only found in one location in south-central Utah and only on one small knob. The Opals were formed by mineral deposits left from geysers and hot springs. This andularescent gemstone is included with botryoidal (grape-like) or straw-like masses that cause the light to roll off the internal bubbles and straw. The colors range from an almost pure, ice white to gold. (Return to Top)
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Type: Simbercite Enhancement: Doublet Origin: Utah Price: $20-$200 per stone Simbercite or Simbircite from the Russian city of Simbirsk (now Ulianovsk) is another one of those jaw-dropping gemstones that leave everyone speechless. They are beautiful, rich and understated. Simbercite is a complex mix of magnesium rich calcite, aragonite, pyrite, marl, chabazite and quartz formed over millions and millions of years. A mineral replacement in fossil ammonites creates these unbelievable patterns. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)
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 Type: Spessartite Garnet Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Africa & Brasil Price: $150-$225 per carat While Garnets are found in a wide spectrum of colors, Bright Star Gemstonesfocuses on the hard to find Spessartite (Moh's scale 7) or Spessartine. Garnets are the birthstone for January and the second wedding anniversary gemstone. In legend, Noah suspended a Garnet in the Ark to provide light. Garnet slices have even been used as windows in churches and temples. The deep orange color of Spessartite Garnets is found in few other gemstones. Spessartite Garnets from Bright Star Gemstones are eye clean and simply beautiful. Matched pairs available. (Return to Top)
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 Type: Sunstone Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Tanzania Price: $20-$30 per carat Sunstone is variety of plagioclase feldspar with metallic, shiny flecks of bright red and orange inclusions of iron oxide such as hematite and goethite. With the inclusions oriented parallel to one another, Sunstone exhibits a special optical effect known as aventurescence. Sunstone has a Moh's hardness of 6-6.5. Matched pairs and suites available. (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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