14.86 ct. New Mexico Lepidolite
Color: Dark Greyish-Purple
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Taos Co., New Mexico
Cut: Freeform Cabochon
Treatments: None
Measurements: 21.7 x 18.6 mm
Another very unusual gem material, this time from a limited find at a U.S. locality. Lepidolite is a variety of Mica, and as such is exceedingly tricky to work with and polish. Though it is found at numerous US sites, it is basically the cutting and polishing that are the limiting factors with these. Great size and the classic color. An unusual one!