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Polished Bastite Dragonsblood Stone Points x 2 From Tshipise, South Africa
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A NOTE FROM NICK
Bastite Dragonsblood Stone Polished Crystal Free Form Display Pieces from Tshipise Hydrothermal Hotsprings area (Tshipise means "Hot Place" in the Vhembe language which is fitting as the Dragonsblood Stone comes from close to Dragon shaped Hill of Tshipise. )
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Dragonsblood Stone Bastite
Dragonsblood Stone Bastite, a rare material sourced from Tshipise, renowned for its thermal hot springs. This exceptional collection features a captivating blend of green, red, and earthy hues, reminiscent of Dragonsblood Stone. Bastite is a combination of Epidote and Piemontite, showcasing the geological complexity and rarity of this material. Piemontite, a member of the Epidote group. Epidote, often found in metamorphic rocks like Marble and Schistose formations, results from hydrothermal alterations in various igneous rocks.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Epidote, Piemontite, Microcrystalline Quartz
PRODUCT COLOUR
Green, Red
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
6.5 - 7
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Tshipise, South Africa
Grade = Very Good Grade
Size = 136 - 138 mm