Austrian Pinolith Cabochon

For those who love a black-and-white palette, or a fine, intricate matrix - or better yet, both - Pinolith is hard to resist! White magnesite crystals are surrounded by a shimmery, fine-lined, grey and black matrix of dolomite and graphite in this starkly dramatic material. A very special stone that comes from only a few small deposits in Styria, Austria and Spain. The scene in this freeform cabochon displays a fantastic tonal shift from a dense, dark cluster towards the top; to an intricate, radiating grey matrix; to a final dissipation of larger swaths of white magnesite towards the bottom, balancing the whole scene.

Approximate measurements:

Weight: 31.7 carats

Width & Height: 38mm x 17.4mm at widest points

Dome apex: 5.6mm

Girdle width: 2.6mm

Finish: All sides polished 

Origin: Austria

Treatments: None

Cutting Details: Cabochon Overview