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Charoite Cabochon

Charoite Cabochon

$24.00 USD
$24.00 USD
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Material

This gorgeous Charoite Cabochon is crafted from natural charoite and cut into a triangular shape. The unique purple hue is sure to add an eye-catching touch to your jewellery projects. Enjoy the natural beauty of charoite with this one-of-a-kind cabochon.

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Dimensions: 0.7"x0.8"x0.2"

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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.