Buy loose gemstone lots in all sizes and colors gemselect. Our wholesale loose gemstone lots are available at discounted prices on sale. However cut disapore was at best an extremely unlikely gemstone until the find of crystals in turkey. Though diaspore is found in several localities throughout the world the only source of gemstone material is in a bauxite deposit in the anatolian. It has a hardness of 6 5 to 7 on the mohs scale.
The gemstone was first discovered in russia in 1801 and is a relatively recent gemstone. 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. Enjoy diaspore gemstones as they change from kiwi green to bright orange and raspberry red. No reserve gemstones no reserve opals no reserve jewelry. 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.
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. Zultanite csarite and diaspore what is the difference. 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. 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. Diaspore is a unique gemstone known for its color changing properties.
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Diaspore diaspore also known as zultanite or csarite is a rare color change gem from turkey. But thus far the only gem quality material has been mined in turkey. Our parcels range in count from 3 or more gemstones and include. Topaz ruby tanzanite rhodolite amethyst citrine tsavorite emerald and many more. Diaspore gemstones diaspore is a beautiful gemstone of rare turkish origin.High quality specimens have excellent transparency and a color change from a kiwi green to champagne and pink depending on the lighting. This locality has produced the vast majority of cut diaspore now in existence. High quality specimens have excellent transparency and a color change from a kiwi green to champagne and pink depending on the lighting. Diaspore diaspore also known as zultanite or csarite is a rare color change gem from turkey. 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.
This locality has produced the vast majority of cut diaspore now in existence. The gemstone was first discovered in russia in 1801 and is a relatively recent gemstone. Buy loose gemstone lots in all sizes and colors gemselect.
