Lilac Mookaite Trillion

Lilac Mookaite TrillionAnother Outback gemstone mined by Glenn Archer. Mostly recognized for it's cardinal red and gold, this newer material has our jaws on the floor! Mookaite is named after the Mookaite region in Australia where it is found. While it is categorized as a Jasper, interestingly enough this material is technically a sedementary radiolarite. Radiolarians are microfossils with a siliceous shell that are part of the zooplankton and live in the first 200 meters

and subtle buckskin tones

or greenish tones—create stunning natural landscapes within the stone

where the promise of copper fueled America's industrial dawn

Those that survive take an amazing polish

The only material that surfaces these days are from old timers with old collections

This striking turquoise variety showcases rich

China—one of the world's premier turquoise-producing regions

A piece of silver history

a premium gemstone prized for its vibrant hues and unique character

The Hubei / Qingu turquoise cabochons showcase the exceptional beauty of turquoise sourced from the renowned Qingu mine in Hubei Province

often accented by intricate dendritic patterns and silvery agate veins

Here is some very interesting information for amber lovers and collectors about Chiapas amber