[Jewelry making - Article 00546] - Re: [Orchid] New mineral - Pezzottaite

[Steve Green]

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    Ron and All, It was the International Mineralogical Association (I
    think they are in Switzerland) who recently classified pezzottaite
    as new mineral. 

    Since I reported this to Orchid immediately after the Tucson
    February 2003 show, I thought a follow-up would be appropriate. If
    you think it should not be classified as a new mineral take it up
    with the IMA. I am only the messenger in this case. 

    I will say it was different from any morganite I have ever seen.  By
    the way this is not just a new mineral, but a very hard beautiful
    and durable gem mineral. The stones cut from it will make great
    wearable pieces. 

    Steve Green - Rough and Ready Gems, Inc.  www.briolettes.com 
    Fine Briolettes & Ultrasonic Drilling


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