Awesome Ultra Rare lot of Yellowish Honey and Reddish Honey Brown Bastnaesite gemstones from the Khyber Agency in Pakistan. The lot consists of bright lively stones faceted in Pakistan. This was a miscellaneous lot picked up on our last trip to Pakistan. We generally don't carry too many cut stones but the price on this made it a must have.

This material is EXTREMELY difficult to get a hold of as of late and is highly sought after by collectors. 1 carat stones that are slightly included are selling for several hundred dollars per carat and this lot is a STEAL for the price!

These stones do have some minor inclusions; however, these are extremely clean for the species. Please note that the Bastnaesite Mines are drying out. There are several new stones coming from the area; however, Bastnaesite has begun to disappear from the marketplace and this may be your last chance to pick some up at a reasonable price. We don't know how much more of this we can pick up at a reasonable price so don't miss your chance to pick this up.

1. Bastnaesite is an ULTRA rare mineral that rarely occurs in Facet Grade and is the source of rare earth-elements including gadolinium, samarium, and neodymium. The recent finds in Pakistan have amazed collectors around the world for their size and clarity. Many small Pakistani crystals and stones have broken world records and the largest stones have left collectors breathless! Please note that we have received word that the mines are practically dry and there is a VERY limited amount of top quality material in the market.