Edelstein / Gemstone: Zinkit / Zincite
Gewicht / Weight: 2,25 Carat
Größe / Size: 8 x 6 mm (4,5 mm Höhe / height)
Reinheit / Clarity: VSI sehr kleine Einschlüsse / VSI very small inclusions
Farbe / Color: Feuriges Orange / fiery orange
Schliff / Cut: Tropfen / pear
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.