{"product_id":"bronzite-endcut-best-flash-chatoyant","title":"Bronzite Endcut - Cut for Best Flash Chatoyant Display","description":"\u003cp\u003eBronzite Endcut \u003cem\u003ecut to capture the best flash\u003c\/em\u003e. When turned, the piece displays \u003cstrong\u003estrong chatoyance\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this \u003cem\u003eshimmer effect becomes especially gorgeous once polished\u003c\/em\u003e. A solid example of how directional cutting unlocks the \u003cstrong\u003ebronze metallic luster\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes this material stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Bronzite\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 98mm x 52mm x 16mm (Inches - 3.9\" x 2.0\" x 0.6\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 148 grams (5.22 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Common\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Worldwide deposits\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Unpolished endcut\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the name suggesting bronze metal, Bronzite is a naturally occurring \u003cstrong\u003emagnesium-iron rich silicate\u003c\/strong\u003e found on nearly every inhabited continent. This material is known for its remarkable transformation potential - what appears dull and unattractive in rough form reveals \u003cstrong\u003estunning bronze shimmer and metallic luster\u003c\/strong\u003e once properly cut and polished. Bronzite can be oriented and cut in multiple directions, with each angle producing a different \u003cstrong\u003echatoyant shimmer effect\u003c\/strong\u003e as the iron-magnesium crystals catch the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece was \u003cem\u003ecut specifically to maximize chatoyance\u003c\/em\u003e - the orientation work has already been done for you. \u003cstrong\u003eBronze metallic flash\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to be revealed with polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Cabochon cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Chatoyant stone collectors\u003cbr\u003e• Directional cut practice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e All photos are taken wet to show polish potential. The last photo is taken dry to show any natural imperfections or surface features, so please review it before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.\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":46024151728362,"sku":"R979","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R979-bronzite-endcut-best-flash-chatoyant-2.jpg?v=1777871313","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/bronzite-endcut-best-flash-chatoyant","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}