Lilac Mookaite Fancy Marquise

Lilac Mookaite Fancy MarquiseAnother 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

this turquoise features a striking contrast of icy blue tones with intricate brown to lavender webbing

and subtle buckskin tones

Sourced from the ancient lands of Egypt

creating one-of-a-kind patterns that resemble frozen landscapes

Qingu material is highly regarded for its durability and intense coloration

durability

rare specimen of this hydrated aluminum phosphate gemstone

It's not often you come across gem bone with such perfect cell structure

Found in Yellowstone River's gravel

a premium turquoise sourced from the historic Blue Moon Mine in Esmeralda County

it's an official state gemstone

this material captures the rich