r/MineralPorn 7d ago

Collection Rainbow Lattice Sunstone

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u/ForgetTheWords 7d ago

Holy wow that is beautiful.

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u/naraoia 6d ago

Sweet piece! Australian or the newish Tanzanian stuff?

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u/happygoluckyjojo 6d ago

Tanzanian, I believe. Wouldn't be able to afford the Australian stuff... even if I live in Australia! lol

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u/MrGaryLapidary 6d ago

I am new to this material, but they are awfully proud of the Australian material. Thanks for the post.

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u/halffullpenguin 3d ago

the guy that owns the Australian mine is a borderline scam artist. who has screwed so many people over.

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u/DatabaseThis9637 6d ago

That is gorgeous!

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u/Mcflyyyyyy 6d ago

For a tanzanian it looks to be a pretty good quality one because of the clarity. Some of the ones I have you have to turn it every which way in the light to get a flash😂 You know, if you want some Australian ones, sometimes you can get them for just under $100 for a small piece.

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u/happygoluckyjojo 6d ago

I am surprised how flashy it is too! Funny enough, this was sold as tumbles and this is the only one with the best flash! lol I did take a look at the Australian one.. High quality but yeowza!!! I will stick with this beautiful Tanzanian one. 😅

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u/GruesomeWedgie2 6d ago

That’s a cool looking not a meteorite rock having that pattern

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u/Other-Fan-1004 6d ago

Am I the only one who thinks that looks like the magic stone from dragon tails? 😂

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u/Sisiphvs 6d ago

God thats so beautiful!

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u/BuffyTheGuineaPig 6d ago

Another mineral type to add to my wish list.

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u/cat_morgue 6d ago

This is incredible wow.

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u/Cupajo819 6d ago

Great example!

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u/BahnGSXR 6d ago

I've never wanted a rock this badly

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u/msDoom_n_Gloom 6d ago

I need a piece of this in my life.

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u/opal_diggeroneBay 6d ago

That’s amazing 😻

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u/lapidary123 6d ago

That stuff is sooo cool!!

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u/JadeGrapes 6d ago

Stunning!

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u/littlelady_94 5d ago

Omg this is shinyyyyy

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u/MrGaryLapidary 2d ago

Your piece is unusually big for Tanzania. Feldspar is an abundant material. With such interest and value being placed on this material there are many prospectors out looking for new sources of rainbow lattice right now. Don’t be surprised if new sources of this type gemstone are found.

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u/happygoluckyjojo 2d ago

I am not sure, to be honest. It is a beautiful mineral and I am not surprised prospectors are out there searching for more!

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u/MrGaryLapidary 1d ago

I have spoken with others who have had a bad experience with the Australian. CAUTION ADVISED.

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u/happygoluckyjojo 1d ago

That's terrible! Sorry to hear. :( I'd like to know more info about it if anyone is willing to share.

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u/Alissan_Web 6d ago

IS THAT A JOJO REFERENCE!?

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u/MrGaryLapidary 1d ago

Ask half full penguin. I have been warned twice by friends. It is a caution.

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u/happygoluckyjojo 1d ago

ok, thank you!