Gems and precious stones to collect
Andalusite
Rare cabochon cut from Andalusite 5,20 Carat
Oct 18th
I propose another splendid example of Andalusite, a mineral not too known but very charming for its tricroismo, i.e. the ability to assume different colorations depending on where you look. This specimen of a dark green colour, emanates flashes of color red/orange really interesting and typical of gems well most noble. This specimen shows a cutting cabochons who betrays all the beauty. The weight is well 5,20 carats and origin is still the legendary Brazil, vera rich forge deposits of gems and wonderful minerals. As in the previous post where I submitted a Andalusite Teardrop, I must point out that the images do not make justice to this gemma wonderful, I hope soon to be able to post a more detailed video.
Gem cutting to drop from Andalusite 1,00 Carat
Oct 16th
After l ’ Amblygonite Here's a ’ other unusual gem and rather rare, unknown to many, but definitely appreciated collectors. I'm talking about a beautiful Andalusite, mineral named (as the Tanzanite) from the site of his first discovery (Andalusia in Spain). L ’ andalusite is a gem and very appreciated for his tricroismo, i.e. the gem has the ability to take multiple colors when viewed from different angles. This particularly affects the ’ attention to flashes orange and Red resulting from the olive green prevalent in the bud. This specimen has a faccettata Teardrop shape and a weight of ben 1 Carat. Pretty hard to find in generous sizes and cut facets, l ’ Andalusite is an undervalued and little known gem, that has nothing to envy to the most famous gems such as Topaz and Spinelli, building on its hardness the location in the Mohs scale in seventh place (7,5 on the Mohs scale) It also allows the use in ’ jewellery without any problems, good to be set into pendants or rings unique, original and exclusive. How many people do you know that lead to finger a ring with Andalusite? I guess nobody! In the pictures does not make all the real beauty of the gem in question, as soon as I can put a video that I hope describes better the splendour of this magnificent gem.
