Bronzite Rough – Bronze Metallic Shimmer – Cut to Show Chatoyancy
This neat Bronzite has been cut to be nice and sparkly, showing the shimmering bronze-colored metallic effect this material is known for. The piece appears nice and solid throughout, with no visible fractures. It could be polished into a stunning display specimen or worked into chatoyant cabochons.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Bronzite (Pyroxene/Enstatite)
• Dimensions: 99mm x 43mm x 22mm (Inches - 3.9" x 1.7" x 0.9")
• Weight: 162 grams (5.7 oz)
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Origin: Worldwide
• Condition: Cut on one side, unpolished
Bronzite 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.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
Cut already so the bronze shimmer is visible without guesswork. A display-ready piece after polish, or a solid cabbing slab for chatoyant jewelry.
PERFECT FOR
• Display specimen after polish
• Chatoyant cabochons
• Metallic luster collectors
PHOTO NOTE: All photos wet to show polish potential. Colors may vary on monitors.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
