Nellite Slab - Golden Scales with Blue Outline - African Material
This neat Nellite slab showcases golden scales with blue outline patterns characteristic of this rare African material. While it does not show major flash, it still has attractive cabbing potential with its unique coloration. From the neighboring claim to Pietersite, this material offers something different with its distinctive scale patterns.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Nellite
• Dimensions: 97mm x 89mm x 7mm (Inches - 3.8" x 3.5" x 0.3")
• Weight: 109 grams (3.84 oz)
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Origin: Africa
• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project
Nellite is a material mined on a neighboring claim to the famous African Pietersite deposit. While this material can have pietersite-like properties, it's not a pietersite, despite being marketed as such by many vendors. Nellite can have a beautiful chatoyancy and often features a unique gold and blue coloration mix creating depth.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The golden scales with blue outline create distinctive patterns unique to Nellite. While this piece may have some fractures typical of the material, the attractive coloration makes it worth working with for adventurous lapidarists.
PERFECT FOR
• Experienced lapidarists
• Unique scale pattern cabochons
PHOTO NOTE: All photos wet to show polish potential, except last photo (dry) to examine natural flaws. Colors may vary on monitors.
Rough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
