Zultanitedesign.com Website Review

gem-quality transparent color-change (diaspore) zultanite® was discovered in the early 1970s. commercial mining began in 2006 when zultanite gems llc obtained mining rights to the deposit. jewelers began to acquire some small stones during the 1990s, but larger fine zultanite is one of the most difficult precious stones on earth to cut. its trait called ‘perfect cleavage’ is similar to that of diamonds. it will shatter into a million tiny shards if cleaved (or cut) in a certain direction. so only an expert cutter knows how to orient the rough crystal correctly to reduce this tendency. mining efforts are conducted in turkey’s remote anatolian mountains. zultanite® is recovered from its host rock (bauxite) at an altitude of over 1,000 meters. tons of ore are extracted to reach the elusive crystals. with no running water and the nearest village seven miles away, it’s a very difficult process. but this single turkish deposit is the world’s only known source of zultanite. “it’s not easy to capture the color traits of genuine zultanite®, as photographers quickly learn with this stone. renowned gemstone photographer jeff scovil has been imaging the world’s most celebrated gems and minerals for years. he has also enjoyed the pleasure and challenge of capturing the best attributes of the amazing zultanite.. zultanite gems llc, founded in 2005, promotes and markets the world's most elusive phenomenal gemstone, zultanite®, to the world. we are. committed to educate the public about this rare natural color-change gemstone. there's nothing else quite like zultanite® in the world of gemstones. colorful history: zultanite® is a rare and exotic gemstone with a history almost as colorful as its hypnotic appeal. this phenomenal stone is so-called because of its natural capacity to completely change color in different light sources. the thrilling trait is infinitely repeatable, and is a completely natural occurrence. the exclusive gem-quality transparent diaspore is found in only one small