New Find Sannan Skaran Rock from Pakistan – Collector\'s , researcher & students For Sale

Sannan-Skarn is a new green ornamental gemstone found inBalochistan, Pakistan, near the Muslim Bagh Chromite Mine. It was first sold asMaw Sit Sit, but scientific testing proved it is a different stone. The greencolor comes from chromium in its minerals. Sannan-Skarn is strong andattractive, making it suitable for carvings, cabochons, beads, and otherjewelry. Scientists recommend that it should always be sold under its correctname, Sannan-Skarn.

Reference

Franz, L., Hänni, H.A. & Zhou, W. (2016).Sannan-Skarn: A New Ornamental Gemstone from Pakistan. Proceedings of the 14thSwiss Geoscience Meeting, Geneva.

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