Cacoxinite (rutilated amethyst)
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heard of Cacoxinite? Not surprising. I didn't either until a year ago. It's been around
for a long time, but no one has bothered to develop it for the gem market. Until the last
year or so. There isn't a lot around, and almost all is from Brazil. A gemologist has
identified this material and believes the needles are Goethite. It varies in its
appearance from needled quartz with amethyst splotches, to stones with distinct
clear/amethyst zoning with just a little Goethite. Sometimes the needles are red. An
unusual and pleasing looking gem that belongs in every collection. Please understand that
the images here are my best attempt, but still don't get their personality. Still pictures
are so cold. If you see something you want, just click on the 'add' button to the left of each listing. It will be added to your cart. Most items will be single listings. It will noted when more than one is available; if more than one is wanted of those, just add them one at a time to the cart. When you are ready, click on the check out button to go to the electronic cashier form. There is more information there about payment options. When I say buff top in the descriptions it refers to a gem that has a faceted pavilion and a smooth domed crown. |