product review overlay image

Product Description

Richterite is a chemically complex member of the Amphibole group of minerals, with some specimens containing a higher proportion of fluorine, iron and in this case potassium. 

Richterite is often associated with Sugilite, some specimens being composed of a combination of the two minerals.

This translucent cabochon (image 4 taken in transmitted light) comes from the Sakha republic, Yakutia, Eastern Siberia, Russia is primarily blue with a hint of purple Sugilite at one end of the gem.

A highly collectable and rare gemstone.


weight:  11.08 carats.
shape:  Freeform cabochon
dimensions:  29.01 x 11.40 x 4.37 mm
treatment:  None

Specifications

Product Code
RKRI02
Weight
0.025kg

Customer Reviews

Potassium-Richterite cabochon (aka K-Richterite). 11.08 carats.

Item in Stock (1 Available)

Product Code RKRI02