Gaspeite Pin/Pendant in 14K and Sterling

1 1/4" x 2"

Gaspeite is a nickel magnesium iron carbonate that belongs to the calcite group of minerals. Gaspeite is considered a rare mineral as it is found as a secondary mineral around nickel sulphide deposits.

It is a light to apple to bright green and may contain its brown host rock. Although this stone was named after the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec, Canada where it was first identified in 1966. Currently the main supply of this stone is coming from mines in Western Australia.