Diaspore
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Aydun, Mugula, Turkey
- Minerals
- Diaspore
- Dimensions
- 5.4 x 3.2 x 1.1 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- F248
Single, unterminated crystal of Diaspore. The crystal is a greenish golden color and is fully translucent with gem areas. This is rare material from old stocks in Turkey, no
more is being found as the deposit has been exhausted. Gemstones cut from this material is marketed as 'Zultanite' and often exhibits an Alexandrite-like color change. Weighs 72.8 grams. It is unterminated or etched terminated, as most of these are, and is translucent with transparent
zones.Weighs approximately 39.3 grams.