{"product_id":"natural-cobbed-stichtite-specimens-x-3-from-barberton-south-africa-4","title":"Natural Cobbed Stichtite Specimens x 3 From Barberton, South Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eA NOTE FROM NICK\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA trio of cobbed Silky Purple Stichtite and Green Serpentine specimens. This rare purple material from Kaapsehoop has silky chatoyant threads running through green Serpentine. We buy the raw material straight from the miners, so this is a very reasonable price for Stichtite, otherwise only found in Tasmania. Perfect for Lapidary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth African Stichtite\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eStichtite, a rare mineral known for its vibrant purple hues. Found in small deposits in South Africa, this Chromium and Magnesium Carbonate mineral ranges in color from soft pinks and lilacs to deep purples. Formed as an alteration product of Chromite within Serpentine deposits, Stichtite's bright purple clusters contrast beautifully with its green Serpentine matrix. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT MINERALS \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eStichtite, Serpentine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT FEATURES \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTrigonal, Hexagonal, Silky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT COLOUR \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGreen, Lilac, Purple\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMOHS HARDNESS SCALE\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1.5 to 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DATA \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLocality = Barberton, South Africa \u003cbr\u003eGrade = Good to A Grade\u003cbr\u003eSize = 129 - 183 mm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STICHTITE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50243036512449,"sku":"183-610-260518KW","price":1540.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2066\/6451\/files\/183610_10.jpg?v=1779197392","url":"https:\/\/www.toprocks.com\/products\/natural-cobbed-stichtite-specimens-x-3-from-barberton-south-africa-4","provider":"Toprock Gemstones and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}