Andalusite (bicolor) Panasqueira there are some actual crystal

there are some actual crystal faces on the piece

but it's the blue crystals that are rare and sought after by collectors

The famous Wutong Mine in China is the source of some of the finest Rhodochrosite crystals ever found

too devoid of color or too freaking rare to even consider cutting into gems

metallic grey pseudomorphs of Hematite after Siderite aesthetically perched atop a mound of white crystallized Microcline

Andalusite (bicolor) Panasqueira there are some actual crystalA fine quality, VVS "Oval" cut gemstone of Andalusite from Bahia, Brazil. The gem shows excellent pleochroism with a combination of a soft reddish orange hue and a light yellow green tone face up. There are only a few worldwide localities that produce gem quality Andalusite, and this brightly colored stone would make a great addition to a gem suite. Item #ANDABRAZ110