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Charoite Cabochon

Charoite Cabochon

$19.00 USD
$19.00 USD
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Material

This exquisite Charoite Cabochon is a semi-precious gemstone with a beautiful, streaky purple hue. Its cabochon cut is perfect for jewelry and its rich color has aesthetic appeal. This gemstone contains many minerals, including feldspar and quartz, providing both hardness and luster. It is a stunning choice for jewelry-makers and collectors.

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Dimensions: 0.5"x0.5"x0.3"

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Charoite

Charoite has only recently come on the market. It was discovered in Siberia, Russia in 1947, but only became known internationally in 1978. Most believe the stone was named for the nearby Chara River.

Charoite has a lovely dark purple color with a swirling, fibrous appearance, and is sometimes chatoyant. The material is a silicate of potassium, calcium and sodium.

Chemistry: (Ca,K,Na)3Si4O10(OH,F)H2O ♦ Crystal system: Monoclinic - prismatic ♦ Crystal habit: Fibrous, massive ♦ Transparency: Translucent ♦ Play of color: Chatoyant ♦ Color: Violet, lilac, light brown ♦ Luster: vitreous to pearly ♦ Moh's hardness: 5 - 6 ♦ Localities: Siberia, Russia.