Polished Rare Anhydrite with Chrome Diopside Standing Display Pieces x 6 Tulear, Madagascar

A NOTE FROM NICK 
A tray of 6 super rare Anhydrite with Chrome Diopside polished standing display pieces. These display pieces have orange calcite and chrome diopside, showing purple, peach and green tones. This is extremely rare material and only sporadically in very small quantities. Polished by Dadafar, who owns the mine. 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Rare Anhydrite From Tulear Madagascar
Rare Anhydrite from Tulear, Madagascar, is an rare dehydrated Calcium gemstone that, when exposed to water, transforms into Gypsum. This unique stone is sometimes found in association with Orange Calcite and Chrome Diopside, creating a striking blend of purple, peach, and green tones. High-quality lapidary-grade purple Anhydrite is incredibly hard to find, but we carefully select the best specimens and achieve an impressive polish on each piece. 

PRODUCT MINERALS 
Anhydrous Calcium Sulphate. Orange Calcite, Chrome Diopside

PRODUCT FEATURES 
Rare, Orthorhombic, Inclusions, Silky

PRODUCT COLOUR 
Purple, Peach, Green

MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
3 to 3.5

PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Tulear, Madagascar
Grade = Very Good Grade
Size = 59 - 95 mm