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Lot 8357

Rare Rhodonite

4 December 2005, 11:00 PST
Los Angeles

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Rare Rhodonite

Conselheiro Lafaiete
Minas Gerais, Brazil

A mineral typically seen in aggregate form, it is rarely ever seen in transparent crystals. Specimens of rhodonite are typically pink and opaque, with heavy black veining. In the lapidary arts, the stone is typically used for ornamental purposes and carving of sculptures. One of the largest pieces of this material ever to have been cut, the present gemstone is very rare due to its exceptional transparency for the species. Characterized by a vibrant cherry-red, due to manganese oxide, it has been novelly fashioned in the form of a parallelogram. One of the harder gems to facet, only a few lapidaries are capable of performing the task. An excellent stone which would form a notable addition to any serious collection. Weighing 12.3 carats and measuring 19.8 x 9.4 x 6.5mm.

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