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Stunning, Genuine PIETERSITE gemstone!
Pietersite was first discovered by Sid Pieters in 1962 while prospecting farm land in Namibia.
He registered the find in the mineral records of Britain,
which was published in 1964 naming the material Pietersite.
Pietersite is extremely rare and found in only two locations world-wide: Hunan, China and Namibia, Africa.
The Chinese mine has been flooded and non-operable for many years.
The world's single remaining mine is run in Swakopmund, Namibia.
The price of Pietersite has risen considerably during the past few years due to the closure of the Chinese mine, limited production, an increase in demand and difficulties to export.
Pitersite is very popular and is widely used in jewelry due to the very high hardness of 7.
Weight : 59.05 cts
Size : 39 X 26 X 7 mm (drilled)
Lustre : Excellent
Treatment : Natural
Origin : Namibia
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