Polished Stichtite & Serpentine Standing Free Forms With Silky Purple Threads x 3 From Barberton, South Africa Banded Carnelian’s color is due to

Carnelian’s color is due to the presence of colloidally dispersed hematite (iron oxide)

Size = 59 - 66 mm

Grade =  Very Good to A Grade

it is beautiful albeit not natural

Mined for its durability and stunning brightness

Polished Stichtite & Serpentine Standing Free Forms With Silky Purple Threads x 3 From Barberton, South Africa Banded Carnelian’s color is due toPRODUCT DESCRIPTION Stichtite The Rare Purple Gem Stichtite, a rare mineral known for its vibrant purple hues. Found in small deposits in South Africa, this Chromium and Magnesium Carbonate mineral ranges in color from soft pinks and lilacs to deep purples. Formed as an alteration product of Chromite within Serpentine deposits, Stichtite's bright purple clusters contrast beautifully with its green Serpentine matrix. PRODUCT MINERALS Magnesium Chromium