{"product_id":"bronzite-rough-bronze-shimmer-display","title":"Bronzite Rough - Bronze Metallic Shimmer Display Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eBronzite Rough – \u003cem\u003eBronze Metallic Shimmer\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eCut to Show Chatoyancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis neat Bronzite has been \u003cstrong\u003ecut to be nice and sparkly\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing the \u003cem\u003eshimmering bronze-colored metallic effect\u003c\/em\u003e this material is known for. The piece appears \u003cstrong\u003enice and solid\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout, with no visible fractures. It could be \u003cstrong\u003epolished into a stunning display specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e or worked into \u003cem\u003echatoyant cabochons\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Bronzite (Pyroxene\/Enstatite)\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 99mm x 43mm x 22mm (Inches - 3.9\" x 1.7\" x 0.9\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 162 grams (5.7 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Uncommon\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Worldwide\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Cut on one side, unpolished\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBronzite is a naturally occurring magnesium-iron rich silicate found on nearly every inhabited continent. This material is known for its remarkable transformation potential - what appears dull and unattractive in rough form reveals stunning bronze shimmer and metallic luster once properly cut and polished. Bronzite can be oriented and cut in multiple directions, with each angle producing a different chatoyant shimmer effect as the iron-magnesium crystals catch the light. Patient lapidarists are rewarded with pieces that shine with brilliant metallic flash far exceeding initial expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCut already so the \u003cem\u003ebronze shimmer\u003c\/em\u003e is visible without guesswork. A \u003cstrong\u003edisplay-ready piece\u003c\/strong\u003e after polish, or a \u003cstrong\u003esolid cabbing slab\u003c\/strong\u003e for chatoyant jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Display specimen after polish\u003cbr\u003e• Chatoyant cabochons\u003cbr\u003e• Metallic luster collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e All photos wet to show polish potential. Colors may vary on monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46045215391978,"sku":"R1055","price":21.31,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R1055-bronzite-rough-bronze-shimmer-display-3.jpg?v=1779240903","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/en-ca\/products\/bronzite-rough-bronze-shimmer-display","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}