Diaspore diaspore also known as zultanite or csarite is a rare color change gem from turkey. Diaspore gemstones diaspore is a beautiful gemstone of rare turkish origin. From the 1970 s through 2005 occasional gems were cut from diaspore for collectors but in 2006 this mineral started being mined specifically for gemstone use. This locality has produced the vast majority of cut diaspore now in existence. Diaspore deposits have now been found in a number of locations around the world including arizona and pennsylvania in the usa new zealand brazil argentina russia uk and china.
But thus far the only gem quality material has been mined in turkey. Diaspore crystals from massachusetts were when found apparently suitable for cutting and a few gems may have been cut from the pennsylvania material. No reserve gemstones no reserve opals no reserve jewelry. However cut disapore was at best an extremely unlikely gemstone until the find of crystals in turkey. It has a hardness of 6 5 to 7 on the mohs scale.
Enjoy diaspore gemstones as they change from kiwi green to bright orange and raspberry red. Diaspore as a mineral has been around since its discovery as a species in 1801 but it wasn t until the 1970 s that this mineral was first faceted for gemstone use. 12 34cts natural colour change diaspore oval parcel turkey. Diaspore is a unique gemstone known for its color changing properties. The gemstone was first discovered in russia in 1801 and is a relatively recent gemstone.
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Our parcels range in count from 3 or more gemstones and include. Though diaspore is found in several localities throughout the world the only source of gemstone material is in a bauxite deposit in the anatolian. Topaz ruby tanzanite rhodolite amethyst citrine tsavorite emerald and many more. Zultanite csarite and diaspore what is the difference. Our wholesale loose gemstone lots are available at discounted prices on sale.The name diaspore comes from the greek for diaspora which means to scatter or spread a reference to the gemstone s ability to disperse light in all directions. Make offer 50ct aaa mixed gems semi precious loose natural gemstones lots faceted cut 226 5 ct genuine natural gemstone cabochons 10 pc 45 5 gr labradorite jade 2 78 2d 13h. The name diaspore comes from the greek for diaspora which means to scatter or spread a reference to the gemstone s ability to disperse light in all directions. Our parcels range in count from 3 or more gemstones and include. Enjoy diaspore gemstones as they change from kiwi green to bright orange and raspberry red.
Make offer 50ct aaa mixed gems semi precious loose natural gemstones lots faceted cut 226 5 ct genuine natural gemstone cabochons 10 pc 45 5 gr labradorite jade 2 78 2d 13h. But thus far the only gem quality material has been mined in turkey. Diaspore diaspore also known as zultanite or csarite is a rare color change gem from turkey.
