Eudialyte

Eudialyte (pronounced yew-DYE-ah-lite), also known as garnet feldspar, is found in masses of micro-tabular and rhobohedral crystals of pink, red, and rose that often glimmer with chatoyance.  The contrast of the jewel-like reds and the background colors of black, white, grey and sage are reminiscent of Russian lacquerware and fabrics. These pieces are mined in only one place in the world–in Chibine, Russia. Many of them are of significant size, so please be sure to note the measurements. I have seen other Eudialyte and I can attest that these pieces are of exceptional quality. Hardness: 5.5 Unless otherwise noted, all of these have unpolished backs.