| 67g Rare & Very Fine Madagascar Ocean Jasper Gem Sphere |
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SNYMMMLL |
| Asking Price |
$ 48.99 USD per item |
| Quantity |
1 item (new condition) |
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Taxes are not applicable |
| Shipping & Handling |
| Seller will ship to the United States Only | |
| Buyer pays shipping cost $ 5.35 USD |
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| Payment Terms |
| Payment in advance only |
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| Seller accepts: |
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| Renewed Date | 13-Nov-2009 07:40:18 AM EST |
| Expiration Date |
12-Jan-2010 07:40:18 AM EST |
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 | Ncgems member since 13-apr-2008 |
| |  Melbourne, Florida, USA | |
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 | **UP FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IS ONE RARE & VERY FINE 37mm MADAGASCAR OCEAN JASPER SPHERE SPECIMEN, 67g (335ct) AAA+++++** (comes with stand)
Here is a rare & very beautiful ocean jasper sphere where the hard rock was mined from Marovato, Ambolobozo, Analalava Department of the Sofia Region in the Mahajanga (Majunga) Province of Madagascar. There are many types of jasper and it is one of the oldest known gemstones. It is mentioned in the Bible several times. This very beautiful & very fine sphere specimen of "Ocean Jasper" rough was mined in Madagascar. "Ocean Jasper" is a rare orbicular jasper variety that is mined at a remote location on the coast of Madagascar.
Ocean Jasper is an agate by the standard definition (agate being translucent and jasper being opaque). Ocean Jasper is rarely opaque. It was decided to call the material a jasper because rhyolitic patterns have been associated with the jasper category in the past and because "jasper" is listed as the mineral resource in the mining claims owned by Madagascar Minerals.
The word "Ocean" comes mainly from the location at the edge of the sea, along the northwest coast of Madagascar where the deposit was found. The forms in the rock itself are also suggestive of the bubbling surf of the sea.
This new rock has been found along the northwest coast of Madagascar after years of unsuccessful searching. The deposit formed as a rhyolite flow but has been completely silicified. The rhyolitic eyes or orbs come in an astonishing array of colors and color combinations. The background can be white, pink, green, red, or yellow. Botryoidal formations as well as white and deep green druzy are also common.
Small pieces of this jasper have been brought to market over the years but no one could identify the source until Paul Obenich of Madagascar Minerals organized a systematic search of the northwest coast of Madagascar. The deposit has been discovered at the edge of the ocean. It can only be seen and collected at low tide. The area has no road so the material must be transported to civilization by boat.
Happy shopping & the best of wishes my fellow members. We are not new in the gem trade or auctioneering. We offer all natural gemstones, gem carvings, & facet/cab grade gem rough, with full disclosure of any enhancements known. We also offer excellent service in all aspects, secure packaging, and fast shipping. You will not be disappointed with this very fine gem!! Please realize that colors can slightly differ from monitor to monitor or with change of lighting (natural, fluorescent, full spectrum, or incandescent).
***IF YOU WANT YOUR ORDER INSURED, PLEASE REQUEST THIS BEFORE INVOICING. INSURED FEE STATED BELOW IS FOR THIS ITEM ONLY.***
No International Shipping! USA & Canada only!
-- USA Insurance for this item is optional by request at $2.16 for this item (please contact us for combining rate for additional insurance fees). We are not liable (responsible) for un-insured nor partially insured items/packages, absolutely no exceptions. -- ((CANADIAN AUCTION PAYMENTS MUST BE PAID THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN 3 DAYS OF INVOICE! THIS CLEARLY MEANS NO CANADIAN CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS! PLEASE DO NOT PLACE A BID IF YOU CANNOT CONFORM TO OUR CANADIAN POLICY)) – ALL PAYMENTS ARE DUE WITHIN 3 DAYS OF 1st INVOICING (E-INVOICE or PAYPAL INVOICE) FOR USA & CANADIAN PAYPAL PAYMENTS ($5.00 MINIMUM, EXCLUDING S/H), AND 8 DAYS MAX FOR ALL FORMS OF USA MAIL IN PAYMENTS (WE NO LONGER ACCEPT CASHIER CHECKS), ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS UNLESS AUTHORIZED & APPROVED BY US. WE DO NOT EXCEPT ANY FORM OF PAYMENT PLAN EITHER, SO DO NOT ASK. IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE FULL PAYMENT FOR ALL ITEMS PURCHASED BY THE 3rd DAY (UNLESS PRIOR CONSENT BY US) FROM 1st INVOICING, WE WILL THEN CANCEL YOUR PURCHASE. THERE IS NEITHER REASON NOR NEED FOR INTENTIONAL NON-COMMUNICATION.---- Please understand, we legally reserve the right to raise our shipping fees according to our S/H cost without giving prior notice in our postings ---- **If you have an inquiry about this item or our Return Policy, then please ask before you make a purchase, as this is USER POLICY, and we are not responsible for "un-asked questions" before ending purchase** |
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