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As we strive to source the best
quality faceted Sphene from all major world sources, we have just added
several special Sphenes from Pakistan to our inventory.
Experienced dealers from Pakistan brought some
special rough to Bangkok recently. The rough came from one
pocket, discovered in the summer mining season. The deposit was
found at high altitude in the valley between Skardu and Gilgit in the
Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Most of the stones produced were included.
A few gems, however, were clean, and are pleased to have purchased a
selection of the best stones.
We have never seen Sphene from any location
with this strong green color and intense orange-red flash. The
shifting of color in different lights is also notable. After
extensive testing, it was found that in addition to Strontium and
Yttrium, Chromium is also present, and is almost certainly responsible
for the unusual color in this Sphene.
These
newly found Sphenes are nothing short of impressive, and we believe that there will not be many of them, as
according to reports, the find was relatively small. Our supply of
the best stones is limited, and customers who have received stones
already are requesting more of these special Chrome Sphenes.
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