Pastel Mookaite Long Oval Pendant

Add the multicolored magic of mookaite, to your jewelry collection. Semi-precious mookaite comes in a range of warm, earthy, autumnal colors. Gemstones will vary in color and/or patterns. Please allow for these natural variations. Subtle shade variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities.

Product Measurement: 1 3/4 inches long

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About Mookaite

Mookaite is found only in Australia and is actually a fossiliferous sedimentary rock. Microscopic examination shows this rock consists of the remains of tiny organisms known as radiolaria that have an unusual skeletal structure of opaline silica. Billions of these little critters were deposited as sediment in the shallow areas of ancient sea beds. When the seas retreated, these sediments were cemented into solid rock by silica carried in groundwater. The type and degree of silicification varies from place to place, forming opalite, chert and chalcedony.

It has been found in many very bright colors, reds, purples, tan, snow white, ivory white, pinks and many other shades. Sometimes but not often it will have black dendrites and in the hands of a careful lapidary the cabochons can be stunning especially if you get very lucky and run into a nice dendrite tree.

Our jewelry is fair trade and eco conscious of the earth. Each piece is handmade by Thai artisans that we buy direct from. A great gift idea for these Holidays: Christmas, Easter, Earth Day, Mother's Day, Hanukkah (Chanukah) Kwanzaa, Anniversaries and Birthdays.