Golden Sheen Sapphire Specimen
$603
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Golden Sheen Sapphire Specimen$603
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- Stone
- sapphire
- Shape
- Rough
Material: Natural Golden Sheen Sapphire (Corundum var. Sapphire)
Origin: Channapatna Mines, Karnataka, India
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Finish: Natural rough, unpolished
This rare Golden Sheen Sapphire specimen from the historic Channapatna Mines exhibits mesmerizing optical movement — a natural golden shimmer across deep corundum layers enriched with red chromium banding.
Sapphires from this region are prized for their unusual golden chatoyance, a phenomenon caused by microscopic rutile inclusions that reflect light like silk. The warm red zoning in this piece further enhances its depth, a rare occurrence in corundum specimens of this kind.
A perfect choice for collectors of rare Indian minerals, this piece is also ideal for lapidary artists looking to cut high-end cabochons, palmstones, or meditative carvings.
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