Hand cut Deep PINK natural RHODOCROSITE cabochon from Argentina (70.15 carats)

Description

CABOCHON  description; Most excellent large stone with a lot of surface area, so it can be seen. COLOR: DEEP PINK with a white calcite  banding pattern. ORIGIN: Capillitas, Catamarca, Argentina  CUT: Free form oval with a  low  dome. POLISH: Mirror finish on the top with 50,000 fine diamond on the back. BEZEL: Yes, 45 degrees around the bottom edge to prevent chipping. TREATMENTS: NONE. INCLUSIONS:  A small matrix spot in the calcite bands. CLARITY: Translucent. NO fractures noticed. What looks like fractures are the large shimmering calcite crystals. There are a few internal veils, but NOTHING distracting.  Hand cut by seller.
Dime is for scale ONLY and not for sale.
PICTURES: All pictures taken outside under full morning sunlight.  LAST picture is the back of the stone.
Dimensions are approx. Length 39.30 mm    Width 29.42 mm   Thickness 5.24 mm   Weight 70.15 carats
Seller ships first class mail with a tracking number always.