Nellite Slab - Magnificent Blue Gold Chatoyancy - Pietersite Relative
This stunning slab of Nellite displays magnificent blue and gold coloration with chatoyancy while moving. This piece will make one or two spectacular cabochons of this really neat material that is a relative of Pietersite.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Nellite
• Dimensions: 86mm x 63mm x 6mm (Inches - 3.4" x 2.5" x 0.2")
• Weight: 57 grams (2.0 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. It can cab beautifully, but expect to hit some fractures. When you get a nice slab and cab of it, it really pays off.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The blue and gold chatoyancy creates mesmerizing movement when the stone is turned. Pietersite neighbor material at a fraction of the cost.
PERFECT FOR
• Chatoyant cabochons
• Pietersite alternative
• Statement jewelry
PHOTO NOTE: All photos wet to show polish potential, except last photo (dry) to examine natural flaws. Colors may vary on monitors.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
