Description: This listing is for a Sonora Sunrise Chrysocolla all natural rock slab - a semi-precious stone that was named for the colorful sunsets over the Sonora Desert. This rock material was discovered at the Milpillas copper mine in Mexico in 2006. This mine closed down in 2021 making this material now hard to find. Prices for polished well cut cabochons can range from $30.00 to $500.00 depending on size, cut and color. Sonora Chrysocolla is composed of orangy-red Cuprite and bluish-green Chrysocolla. You will find smaller amounts of black iron or iron oxide minerals as well. This slab measures about 4 & 3/4 inches by about 4 inches depending on where you measure it. It is 1/4 inch thick. It weighs a little over 6 oz. or about 182 grams. This slab is NOT polished and would look beautiful cut into flat cabochons and highly polished to bring out its beautiful colors and a high polished sheen. If you want to display the slab, I would also recommend polishing it to a shiny finish to showcase its bright reddish and turquoise-like colors. With a nice high polish the colors will deepen and stand out beautifully. PLEASE NOTE: This listing is for the slab alone and does NOT come with the display stand shown in the first two photos. I have decided to sell some items in my collections that at one time I had the intention to use, but never got around to it. Although I have had this rock slab for quite a few years, it has been stored carefully, never displayed or used in any way, so it comes to you exactly as I purchased it. Some of the photos are enlarged to show details, so please pay attention to the measurements listed in the description. The colors might look different on different monitors so double check my description for color. I always say the weight is "about" a certain amount because I realize that not all weight scales weigh in exactly the same and can be off by a tiny fraction up or down, but all in all my weight calculations are fairly accurate.Since this rock is not symmetrical the measurements depend on where you place the ruler. I placed the ruler across the widest areas. Please note I am not a gem dealer.These stones are from my personal collection that has been stored carefully, I have collected stones all my life and studied colored stones at the GIA. I'm selling pieces that I never had the opportunity to use, and I'd like to see them go to someone who will enjoy, use them and showcase them. That said, I do not accept returns, as my goal is to thin out my collections now that I am getting older and have retired, so please be sure you really love this item before you buy. Feel free to ask any questions before you bid or buy as I am happy to answer any questions. I only sell in the US and do not sell overseas at this time. Shipping is free of charge. Note that eBay is now required to collect taxes, so most likely a tax charge will be added to this purchase by eBay. Thank you for checking out my listing and happy eBay shopping!
Price: 45 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2025-01-17T07:16:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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