Red Beryl Earrings; Natural Untreated USA Bixbite in Matrix; 2.445cts

Gemstone Type - Red Beryl (Bixbite) in Matrix
Gemstone Origin - Wah Wah Mountains, Utah, USA
Color - Red and White
Treatment - Untreated
Weight - 2.445ctw
Shape/Cut - Oval
Size in mm - 8x6
Clarity - Opaque
Setting Material - Sterling Silver

Red Beryl, Bixbite or "Red Emerald" is the red version of gemstone class Beryl which includes Emeralds, Aquamarine, Morganite, Heliodor and Goshenite. Bixbite is one of the rarest gemstones on earth and are found only in the Wah Wah Mountains of Utah and are very sought after and ask for high prices. The actual crystal of this piece is too small to extract, so it was cut and polished with its host rock to give it a unique look.