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Very fine genuine,"Demale Mine" Gemstone Varacite

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About this Auction		About this Seller: opalship
Minimum Bid (USD)	$11.00	Feedback Rating	100.00% Positive
Current Bid (USD)	$11.00 convert	Member Since	6 Mar 2007 in United States of America
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Starting Bid (USD)	$11.00
Reserve Price (USD)	none
Starts	August 28, 2007 3:00 PM (PDT)	Basic Shipping Information
Ends	September 2, 2007 3:00 PM (PDT)	Shipping Cost	8.00 paid by buyer
Auction Category	Shin Crackers	Optional Shipping Insurance within United States of America (USD)	0.00
Auction ID	65965	Optional Shipping Insurance rest of world (USD)	0.00
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Description

Cut: Oval cabochon.
Highly polished
Weight: 7.5 Carats
Measurements:
Width: 10 mm
Length: 19.5 mm

Wholesale

"BUY IT NOW," Price per carat: $5.

Demale Mine Gemstone Demale Mine Varacite, This is a very hard and naturally durable gemstone that takes a very high polish. Very desirable patterns and webbing can be found in this gem, often marketed as "Turquoise" due to its similar appeal. This is a true "Collectors," Gemstone," with low availability from limited sources , much more scarce than most turquoise , a very desirable item for jewelry due to its rarity and higher value as well as aesthetic appeal.

Some amazing fine patterns and pictures on green with whites, gray and even black inclusions. The best shows webbing or picture stone and takes a very high shine, often boasting fine emerald green and jade like attractive looks.

( June, 2007 ) current market prices for investment gem grades of Varacite are running anywhere from $6. to $11. dollars per carat for items suitable in jewelry trade use.

Bidding History


Member	Bid	Time & Date
Gemjunkie	11.00	September 2, 2007 2:59:42 PM (PDT)

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