{"product_id":"nellite-slab-3896","title":"Nellite Slab - Magnificent Blue Gold Chatoyancy - Pietersite Relative","description":"\u003cp\u003eNellite Slab - \u003cem\u003eMagnificent Blue Gold Chatoyancy\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003ePietersite Relative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stunning slab of \u003cstrong\u003eNellite\u003c\/strong\u003e displays \u003cem\u003emagnificent blue and gold\u003c\/em\u003e coloration with \u003cstrong\u003echatoyancy while moving\u003c\/strong\u003e. This piece will make one or two \u003cem\u003espectacular cabochons\u003c\/em\u003e of this really neat material that is a \u003cstrong\u003erelative of Pietersite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Nellite\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 86mm x 63mm x 6mm (Inches - 3.4\" x 2.5\" x 0.2\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 57 grams (2.0 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Uncommon\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Africa\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNellite 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 \u003cstrong\u003echatoyancy\u003c\/strong\u003e and often features a unique \u003cstrong\u003egold and blue coloration mix\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblue and gold chatoyancy\u003c\/strong\u003e creates \u003cem\u003emesmerizing movement\u003c\/em\u003e when the stone is turned. \u003cstrong\u003ePietersite neighbor material\u003c\/strong\u003e at a fraction of the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Chatoyant cabochons\u003cbr\u003e• Pietersite alternative\u003cbr\u003e• Statement jewelry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e All photos wet to show polish potential, except last photo (dry) to examine natural flaws. 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":45766395592938,"sku":"3896","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/3896-nellite-slab-3896-3.jpg?v=1766972545","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/nellite-slab-3896","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}