Amblygonite Zimbabwe If you take it in

If you take it in the sun (even in a shaded area)

A beautiful stacked / curled group of glassy tightly intergrown “beads” of gemmy brilliant orange color “Blood Vessel Opal” from this newly discovered locality

The rich moss-green color is due to inclusions of Chlorite

You can see one of the “fingers” on the side of the piece shows the thin prismatic form that once was an Anhydrite crystal

Amblygonite Zimbabwe If you take it inAmblygonite is a relatively rare stone and is only found from a few localities in top gem material. Stones that approach five carats are highly sought after by collectors and deeply appreciated by those who have experience with rare gems. This particular stone has a light greenish color, and a "Round Brilliant" cut. With the naked eye, I cannot see any inclusions in this gem, which is impressive for the material, even in smaller gems. Amblygonite is