Pietersite
Namibia
30.5 carats
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Pietersite is a chalcedony with embedded fibers of amphibole minerals with varying degrees of alteration. The fibers cause a chatoyancy similar to that seen in tiger's eye.
Pietersite colours include blue, rusty red, gold and brown.
Pietersite Gemstones by Colour
This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
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Pietersite Gemstones by Size
This table shows distribution of Pietersite gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
Contributed photos
Lightest:5.98 cts
Heaviest:30.5 cts
Average:15.18 cts
Total photos:28
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| A variety or type of: | Chalcedony, which is a variety of Quartz | ||||||||
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| Photos of natural/un-cut material from mindat.org | |||||||||
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| Mineral information: | Pietersite information at mindat.org | ||||||||
