Canadian Pinolite Cab • A • Oval • 27 mm

A profoundly captivating and meticulously crafted work made with Canadian Pinolite. This top-quality cabochon meets the highest expectations of jewelers. The top-quality material was hand-selected. The impeccable cutting quality represents the superior craftsmanship of our experienced in-house master gem cutters. Ethical sourcing and production. Environmentally friendly and carbon neutral.

Description: For 150 years Austria was the only location known for Pinolite. In 2018 a group of Canadian gold miners discovered Pinolite by accident. Pinolite is a rare and visually striking semi-precious stone composed primarily of magnesite (white) interspersed with black or dark-gray dolomite or graphite, forming intricate, flower-like patterns. When brought together, these minerals form a stunning grey-and-white pattern like nothing else in this world. Also called Pinolith, this stone gets its name from the pine cone-like patterns formed by the slow cooling of the three minerals. The Canadian Pinolite variety contains minor traces of additional minerals such as Quartz, Titanite, Zircon, Apatite, and possibly Muscovite. Radiometric dating estimates that this mineral was formed around 500 million years ago, which makes it older than the Austrian Pinolite.

• Color: light grey to almost black dolomite with inclusions of white magnesite grains looking like pine kernels (hence the name).

• Origin: British Columbia, Canada

• Mining/Collection: The Canadian Pinolite is either quarried or rounded boulders are collected in a river bed. Given the inaccessibility of the area, boulders are transported from the mine by helicopter.

• Crystal Form/Structure: Composed of magnesite (white) interspersed with black or dark-gray dolomite or graphite. The internal 3D “flowers” have been formed during a cooling process of the hot stone. Canadian Pinolite contains also traces of Quartz, Titanite, Zircon, Apatite, and possibly Muscovite.

• Hardness: 4-4.5 on the Mohs scale,

• Chakra: This unique mineral helps you access your crown, heart, and root chakra.

• Astrological Sign: Capricorn and Virgo.

• Ethically mined and produced: Gemrock only buys his Canadian Pinolite directly from the Canadian mine and imports it to Peru. Our Cabochons are exclusively produced by our in-house gemcutters. Our staff works under legal labor contracts, at higher than average salaries, and receives all labor benefits as well as excellence bonuses and a share in the companies’ profits.

• Environmentally friendly and carbon-neutral: Gemrock continuously works towards saving water and energy, and reducing waste along its entire production chain. The remaining impact is measured via carbon footprint evaluation and is neutralized by a reforestation project financed by a small percentage of our profits from each cabochon.

• Care Instructions: Clean your Pinolite by wiping it with a dry cloth.

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• Hardness Test: Pinolite is relatively soft with a hardness of 4-4.5 on the Mohs scale.