Bastnasite 3.80 carats Extremely Rare Natural Bastnasite
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Description
Dimension 10x7x5 mm
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Weight 3.80 Carats
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No Treatment= Natural Gemstone
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Bastnäsite (also spelt Bastnaesite) is an extremely rare gem and one of the few rare earth element (REE) carbonate minerals. Bastnäsite may be weakly radioactive as defined in 49 CFR 173.403 (greater than 70 Bq/gramme) due to the presence of the rare earth element (REE) Cerium (64%). Bastnäsite and Monazite both contain Cerium (Ce) and are the two largest sources of Cerium. Gems are usually small and moderately included.
Bastnäsite is one of the unusual minerals that exhibit the piezoelectric effect. Piezoelectricity is the ability of some mineral crystals to generate a voltage in response to applied mechanical stress such as an external pressure. Piezoelectricity was discovered in 1880 by French physicists, brothers Jacques and Pierre Curie.
Bastnäsite distribution: Shinwaro, Kunar Province, Afghanistan; Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada; Andakatany, Ambatofangehana, Madagascar; Zegi Mountain, Fata, Pakistan; Karonge, Burundi; Wigu Hill, Tanzania; Nkombwa Hill, Zambia; and several locations in the USA including near Stove Mountain, in the St. Peters Dome area, and at Crystal Park, near Pikes Peak, El Paso County, Colorado.
Reserve: $80.00
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $12.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT. Combined shipping: $3.00 for each additional stone from seller #77827 Location: This item ships from Pakistan
Please note that due to restrictions on shipments out of several foreign countries, this lot may experience significant delays leaving its country of origin, and tracking information for the parcel may be limited.
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Weight 3.80 Carats
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No Treatment= Natural Gemstone
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Bastnäsite (also spelt Bastnaesite) is an extremely rare gem and one of the few rare earth element (REE) carbonate minerals. Bastnäsite may be weakly radioactive as defined in 49 CFR 173.403 (greater than 70 Bq/gramme) due to the presence of the rare earth element (REE) Cerium (64%). Bastnäsite and Monazite both contain Cerium (Ce) and are the two largest sources of Cerium. Gems are usually small and moderately included.
Bastnäsite is one of the unusual minerals that exhibit the piezoelectric effect. Piezoelectricity is the ability of some mineral crystals to generate a voltage in response to applied mechanical stress such as an external pressure. Piezoelectricity was discovered in 1880 by French physicists, brothers Jacques and Pierre Curie.
Bastnäsite distribution: Shinwaro, Kunar Province, Afghanistan; Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada; Andakatany, Ambatofangehana, Madagascar; Zegi Mountain, Fata, Pakistan; Karonge, Burundi; Wigu Hill, Tanzania; Nkombwa Hill, Zambia; and several locations in the USA including near Stove Mountain, in the St. Peters Dome area, and at Crystal Park, near Pikes Peak, El Paso County, Colorado.
Reserve: $80.00
Shipping:
Please note that due to restrictions on shipments out of several foreign countries, this lot may experience significant delays leaving its country of origin, and tracking information for the parcel may be limited.
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Bastnasite 3.80 carats Extremely Rare Natural Bastnasite
Estimate $100 - $120
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Item located in Pakistan$12 shipping in the US
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