Huge! 85.27ct silky black Loas Tektite

The intricate faceting of this very large gem is set off by its superbly polished mirror grade luster, enhancing its silky black hue and giving it the appearance of being wet. This fully opaque tektite has full saturation with tiny white spots in its color palette creating an elegant display. Created by meteor impacts millions of years ago, tektite are coveted by both gem collectors and meteorite collectors for their beauty, rarity, and unique extraterrestrial origin. This high grade piece measures 30mm x 30mm x 19.3mm.

Sourced from Laos.

Untreated.

Gems come with complimentary gem jars for display and protection, size permitting. All treatments are disclosed*, and all weights and sizes are approximate. Listed gemstones are greatly magnified, and minor details that present themselves in the photo may not be visible with the naked eye. There may be slight color differences due to individual monitor settings and capabilities.

*Except for topaz. As irradiation is the standard treatment for this gem type, they should be assumed to be as such, unless stated otherwise in the description.

Gems come with complimentary gem jars for display and protection, size permitting. All treatments are disclosed*, and all weights and sizes are approximate. Listed gemstones are greatly magnified, and minor details that present themselves in the photo may not be visible with the naked eye. There may be slight color differences due to individual monitor settings and capabilities.

*Except for topaz. As irradiation is the standard treatment for this gem type, they should be assumed to be as such, unless stated otherwise in the description.