Polished On One Side Emerald Mtorolite Plates x 2 From Mutorashanga, Zimbabwe
A NOTE FROM NICK
A Rare Chrome Chalcedony Gemstone unique to Mutorashanga in Zimbabwe. Often Sold as Star Chrysoprase and the emerald green material is sold as Royal Jade, as it looks as good as the deep green Burmese jade. These are not A Grade, but they are nice translucent Green Crystalline polished display pieces with natural crystalline areas.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Mtorolite: The Exquisite Chrome Chalcedony from Zimbabwe
Emerald Mtorolite is a rare, vibrant green variety of Chrome Chalcedony found only in Zimbabwe. Its color ranges from deep forest green to a lighter emerald hue, caused by trace amounts of Chromium within its structure. This unique mineral is typically opaque with a glassy to waxy luster and is prized for its rich color, often mistaken for Jade due to its resemblance.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Chrome Chalcedony
PRODUCT FEATURES
Trigonal, Etched, Vugs-Cavities
PRODUCT COLOUR
Green
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
6.5 to 7
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Mutorashanga, Zimbabwe
Grade = Very Good Grade
Size = 151 - 181 mm