Offering an excellent Quartz facet tear drop shape cabochon from Brazil with Covellite inclusions. 21.15 carats. 27 mm by 15 mm by 8 mm thick. No scratches. Only found in Minas Gerais, Brazil, these spectacular Quartz gemstones contain microscopic inclusions of the rare copper sulphide mineral, Covellite. When the light reflects from the surface of these metallic inclusions a vivid pink shimmer travels across the surface of the gem in an effect known as schiller. The electric pink schiller effect seen in these rare gems is why some enthusiasts call them 'Pink Fire Quartz' or 'Tinkerbell quartz'. An ideal gemstone for jewelry design or for the collector, the pink schiller effect is stunning in this stone.
Don't expect a light show in any light. if your not familiar with this material don’t buy it please.
Offering an excellent Quartz facet tear drop shape cabochon from Brazil with Covellite inclusions. 21.15 carats. 27 mm by 15 mm by 8 mm thick. No scratches. Only found in Minas Gerais, Brazil, these spectacular Quartz gemstones contain microscopic inclusions of the rare copper sulphide mineral, Covellite. When the light reflects from the surface of these metallic inclusions a vivid pink shimmer travels across the surface of the gem in an effect known as schiller. The electric pink schiller effect seen in these rare gems is why some enthusiasts call them 'Pink Fire Quartz' or 'Tinkerbell quartz'. An ideal gemstone for jewelry design or for the collector, the pink schiller effect is stunning in this stone.
Don't expect a light show in any light. if your not familiar with this material don’t buy it please.
