0.64 ct. Pirssonite - The Gem Trader Rare Gems

0.64 ct. Pirssonite


  • Color: Colorless

  • Clarity: Slightly Included

  • Origin: Kola Peninsula, Russia

  • Cut: Rectangular Step

  • Treatments: None

  • Measurements: 7.4 x 5 mm

A very rare species, this is in fact the first Pirssonite that we have offered. The mineral is an evaporative carbonate which means that it not only has a Moh’s hardness of just 3 but it has the added distinction of being water soluble! As you might imagine, a good polish is difficult and it is surprising just how nice this one looks. This is from a relatively recent run of the material from Russia. Great species rarity!

$450 total