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“Portuguese Cushion” cut gem is remarkable for several reasons
especially because it came from George
A wonderful non-pegmatite gem crystal specimen from the famous metamorphic “clefts” in the Shigar Valley
A very special and unique specimen that would make for a fantastic addition to any suite of sulfides/sulfosalts
It is the finest Diopside that I've personally owned from any locality in Myanmar for the simple fact that it is notably sharp and well-formed and incredibly GEMMY
Afghanite Metavauxite “Portuguese Cushion” cut gem isThis stone is one of the best examples of GEM FACET GRADE Afghanite that we've had to offer. It has a Pear" cut with very slight inclusions clarity but perhaps the most intriguing part is that it features a strong glowing sapphire blue color (comparable to Hauyne) that is not often associated with Afghanite. This piece, along with several others from the recent mining efforts, has been analyzed and confirmed as Afghanite by several laboratories around
