Russian Astrophyllite - Bracelet - Large beads-rare find
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Unisex bracelet made of astrofyllite from Russia, featuring large rectangular-oval beads about 25 × 12 mm, a length of 19 cm, a total weight of 79.1 g, high-gloss polished finish, elastic construction, and blue reflections against bronze- and gold-toned mineral inclusions.
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Impressive and substantial gemstone bracelet made of astrophyllite from Russia, consisting of exceptionally large, high-gloss polished beads of approximately 25 × 12 mm.
Astrophyllite is prized for its characteristic, highly reflective mineral structures. In this bracelet the typical bronze, copper, and gold-colored fibrous intrusions are particularly evident against the very dark matrix. When the stones are moved, these structures react strongly to incident light, giving the beads a different appearance from every angle.
On several beads, a striking blue to electric blue reflection is also visible. In combination with the warm bronze-gold structures, this creates a particularly strong contrast.
The large rectangular-oval beads have been carefully polished, allowing the dark matrix as well as the internal structures to be seen to their best advantage. Due to their size, the bracelet has a powerful and monumental appearance.
With a weight of no less than 79.1 grams, this is a substantial specimen. The bracelet has a length of about 19 cm and is elastically strung.
Because of the combination of the high weight, the large beads and the pronounced natural structure, this is an interesting specimen for both a mineral collection and use as a statement gemstone piece.
Specifications
* Mineral: astrophyllite
* Origin: Russia
* Bead size: ca. 25 × 12 mm
* Bracelet length: ca. 19 cm
* Weight: ca. 79.1 g
* Shape: large rectangular-oval beads
* Finish: high-gloss polished
* Base color: very dark brown to black
* Structure: bronze-, copper-, and gold-colored fibrous mineral structures
* Optical character: metallic luster with locally notable blue reflections
* Construction: elastically strung
* Condition: very good
Special features
What sets this specimen apart is primarily the unusually large beads and the total weight of 79.1 grams. The dark stones contain a very rich amount of bronze- and gold-colored structures that reflect strongly under directed light.
In several beads, intensely blue reflections are also visible. These form a striking contrast with the warm metallic tones and give the bracelet considerable visual depth under changing lighting.
Since this is natural mineral material, the pattern, color and internal structures vary from bead to bead. Any natural irregularities and inclusions are part of the character of the stone.
Impressive and substantial gemstone bracelet made of astrophyllite from Russia, consisting of exceptionally large, high-gloss polished beads of approximately 25 × 12 mm.
Astrophyllite is prized for its characteristic, highly reflective mineral structures. In this bracelet the typical bronze, copper, and gold-colored fibrous intrusions are particularly evident against the very dark matrix. When the stones are moved, these structures react strongly to incident light, giving the beads a different appearance from every angle.
On several beads, a striking blue to electric blue reflection is also visible. In combination with the warm bronze-gold structures, this creates a particularly strong contrast.
The large rectangular-oval beads have been carefully polished, allowing the dark matrix as well as the internal structures to be seen to their best advantage. Due to their size, the bracelet has a powerful and monumental appearance.
With a weight of no less than 79.1 grams, this is a substantial specimen. The bracelet has a length of about 19 cm and is elastically strung.
Because of the combination of the high weight, the large beads and the pronounced natural structure, this is an interesting specimen for both a mineral collection and use as a statement gemstone piece.
Specifications
* Mineral: astrophyllite
* Origin: Russia
* Bead size: ca. 25 × 12 mm
* Bracelet length: ca. 19 cm
* Weight: ca. 79.1 g
* Shape: large rectangular-oval beads
* Finish: high-gloss polished
* Base color: very dark brown to black
* Structure: bronze-, copper-, and gold-colored fibrous mineral structures
* Optical character: metallic luster with locally notable blue reflections
* Construction: elastically strung
* Condition: very good
Special features
What sets this specimen apart is primarily the unusually large beads and the total weight of 79.1 grams. The dark stones contain a very rich amount of bronze- and gold-colored structures that reflect strongly under directed light.
In several beads, intensely blue reflections are also visible. These form a striking contrast with the warm metallic tones and give the bracelet considerable visual depth under changing lighting.
Since this is natural mineral material, the pattern, color and internal structures vary from bead to bead. Any natural irregularities and inclusions are part of the character of the stone.
Details
Era
After 2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Russian Astrophyllite
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
79.1 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
Russia
Title additional information
Large beads-rare find
Circumference
19 cm
Bracelet size
Large (19 cm)
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