Uncommon Rhodonite from Brazil, displaying a vivid reddish-pink color. While Rhodonite is best known as a collector’s mineral and often seen in massive form or cabochons, faceted examples are exceptionally rare due to the difficulty in finding transparent material of sufficient clarity. This piece represents the unusual cutting-quality end of the spectrum, prized by collectors for its scarcity as a faceted gemstone.
Brazil has long been a source of fine rhodonite specimens, particularly from Minas Gerais, where manganese-rich deposits produce material with strong color. Faceted stones from this locality are seldom available, making this an uncommon opportunity to acquire one.
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0.97 carats / 5.9 x 5.4 x 2.6 mm
Estimate: $325 - $350
