Diaspore
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Aydun, Mugula, Turkey
- Minerals
- Diaspore
- Dimensions
- 6.5 x 5 x 2 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- SM138
Rare big crystal of Diaspore. The crystal is a greenish golden color and is translucent with areas of transparency.
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. The termination is fair, better than most from
this locality, and is essentially one large, sharply angled face.
Weighs 81.4 grams.