Huge! 85.27ct silky black Loas Tektite
The intricate faceting of this very large gem is set off by its superbly polished mirror grade luster, enhancing its silky black hue and giving it the appearance of being wet. This fully opaque tektite has full saturation with tiny white spots in its color palette creating an elegant display. Created by meteor impacts millions of years ago, tektite are coveted by both gem collectors and meteorite collectors for their beauty, rarity, and unique extraterrestrial origin. This high grade piece measures 30mm x 30mm x 19.3mm.
Sourced from Laos.
Untreated.
Gems come with complimentary gem jars for display and protection, size permitting. All treatments are disclosed*, and all weights and sizes are approximate. Listed gemstones are greatly magnified, and minor details that present themselves in the photo may not be visible with the naked eye. There may be slight color differences due to individual monitor settings and capabilities.
*Except for topaz. As irradiation is the standard treatment for this gem type, they should be assumed to be as such, unless stated otherwise in the description.
Gems come with complimentary gem jars for display and protection, size permitting. All treatments are disclosed*, and all weights and sizes are approximate. Listed gemstones are greatly magnified, and minor details that present themselves in the photo may not be visible with the naked eye. There may be slight color differences due to individual monitor settings and capabilities.
*Except for topaz. As irradiation is the standard treatment for this gem type, they should be assumed to be as such, unless stated otherwise in the description.
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We recently upgraded our software so you may notice some changes in the user interface. We are striving to improve the auction experience and site performance...please contact customer support with any questions!
This auction features hundreds of items of merchandise released from Loan Defaults, Overstock Clearance, Bankruptcy , plus Liquidation and Estate Merchandise. Please review the items in the various categories of jewelry, coins, art, & loose stones.
We try to have items shipped as soon as possible, but we ask that allow up to 10 business days for orders to go out. Please contact customer support 10 business days after purchase if you still do not have tracking information on your item.
Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, many of our facilities will be operating with limited staff. This may impact services such as shipping, customer service, etc.. We will be doing our best to ensure that everyone is taken care of in a timely manner and we thank you for your patience. We appreciate your business during these trying times.
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