Edelstein / Gemstone: Zinkit / Zincite
Gewicht / Weight: 1,19 Carat
Größe / Size: 8,5 x 3 mm (2,5 mm Höhe / height)
Reinheit / Clarity: kleine sichtbare Einschlüsse / small visible inclusions
Farbe / Color: Feuriges Orange / fiery orange
Schliff / Cut: Baguette
Herkunft / Origin: Schlesien, Polen / Poland
This Zincite is a mineral of human origin although it was not planned to produce it. After 1990 Zincite crystals were found in the pipes of factories who melted Zinc- and Mangane-bearing ore for decades. Rare facet cut Zincite, cut for collectors only.