Native Copper 210 cts Chrysocolla Chalcedony Malachite USA produced. Indonesia. for Sale

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Native Copper 210 cts Chrysocolla Chalcedony Malachite USA produced. Indonesia. For Sale

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Native Copper 210 cts Chrysocolla Chalcedony Malachite USA produced. Indonesia.:
$70.00

Native Copper 210 cts Chrysocolla Chalcedony Malachite USA produced. Indonesia.

Materials: Chalcedony, Chrysocolla, Copper, Confetti, malachite, native copper

Native Copper Natural polished Slab. , Chrysocolla, Chalcedony, Malachite, Cuprite Cabber! 42 gram USA produced , origin : Indonesia

USA produced by iedesigned
cut and polished local lapidary and jewelry artist

beautiful unique collectors piece

origin - Indonesia

Native copper, Chalcedony, malachite, Chrysocolla, cuprite, polished slab

weight 42 grams
210 ctw

dimensions

65 mm length
45 mm width
8-9 mm depth

Ready for cutting cabbing , display, collectors rare Native Copper Chalcedony chrysocolla

origin: Indonesia

“An unusual specimen only found in the islands of Indonesia.
The copper-rich deposits of this relatively recent source has thrown up some interesting and unique mineral varieties.  Chrysocolla with natural druzy, crystalline pits lined with veins of metallic native copper. The copper follows a somewhat geometric pattern as it runs through the stone, which also displays plumes of a paler green mineral.
Chalcedony is distinguished by many as a mineral species of its own. But it\'s actually a finely crystalline form of quartz. Chalcedony consists of microscopic and compacted crystals. Since it has no definite crystal shape, it grows as massive or amorphous crystals in volcanic and sedimentary rocks.

Gem traders use the term chalcedony to refer to blue or white chalcedony and differentiate it from the multi-coloured agate.

Recently the author examined an interesting new variety of chalcedony from Indonesia (figure 1). Samples were sourced from Greek dealer Yianni Melas in order to document the new material. Gemologically, the properties are consistent with chalcedony, including a refractive index of 1.54 and a specific gravity of 2.56. However, this material is particularly notable for its mineral inclusions. Much like confetti thrown in the air as a celebration, a multitude of blue, green, and metallic inclusions (figure 2) were scattered throughout the chalcedony matrix. Advanced testing, including Raman spectroscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis combined with microscopic observation, confirmed the presence of chrysocolla, malachite, native copper, and cuprite.

Confetti Chrysocolla material - found in neighboring mining locations and within other posted listings -

“In April 2022, a group of local miners discovered a new variety of chalcedony rich in copper minerals in Indonesia’s Maluka islands. The workers uncovered the gemstone accidentally when a bulldozer that was clearing a road hit a rock. The rock split open, revealing the coppery blue-green treasure now known as Aquadité.  Not long after the discovery, gemologist and explorer Yianni Melas came across the arresting image of the gem on a dealer’s Instagram account. He was captivated by its beauty and market potential. They chatted at length, and Melas asked for more samples so he could submit them to several gem labs. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) confirmed it was a new variety, consistent with chalcedony and incorporating well-formed crystals of native copper, red cuprite, blue chrysocolla, and green malachite. One of the most distinctive features of this material is the abundance of dazzling copper flecks that float throughout the chalcedony matrix, giving it its beguiling appearance.”

“Melas named the stone Aquadité — a registered trademark — with “aqua” referencing the blue sea, and “dité” the goddess Aphrodite, who not only had a connection to love and the sea, but was also the goddess of copper. Melas believes “the name is extremely important to the retailer, consumer, and also to the investor…and even the miners themselves. If the name doesn’t do the gemstone justice and doesn’t have marketability, the sales are far less, and everybody in the supply chain suffers.”

Yianni Melas in the mine in Indonesia’s Maluka islands. (Yianni Melas)
The first gemologist to visit the mining site, Melas took an expedition there this past January. There are three deposits containing Aquadité on the same remote island. The real beauty lies in the diverse patterns throughout the gem. “Each [of the three mines] produces stones with different coloration, pattern and texture,” he explains. “Some specimens have chrysocolla specks, while others have only copper veins and copper flakes.”  The gemstone will offer the consumer a large palette of colors and textures. “The beauty of Aquadité is that it appeals to both female and male consumers,” says Melas.  Several large jewelry brands have shown interest in using the gem in their future collections, including a major Place Vendôme company. Melas plans to use Aquadité for the debut collection of his eponymous brand.  As of press time, the stone had not yet been officially launched, and Melas has created very few official posts about it. “At the last Tucson show, there were a few custom cutters who displayed the material, but there was no official promotion,” Melas relates. “I like organic marketing, when a gem and its story are so beautiful that designers, retailers and influencers naturally gravitate toward it.”
“Aquadité cross-section distinctive for its gleaming copper flecks. (Yianni Melas)”

Size relative to your ✋ palm

weight: 42 grams

Native Copper, Chrysocolla , Chalcedony, Malachite, Cuprite Natural Polished Slab. Cabber! 42 gram USA produced , origin : Indonesia

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