Aotearoa Gemstones
Goodletite Droplet Pendant
Pendant measurement - 42mm
Sterling Silver Chain - 60cm
Goodletite is NZs rarest Gemstone, it is unique to New Zealand and found only in the Hokitika area of the South Islands West Coast. Goodletite is composed of Ruby, Sapphire and Tourmaline crystals in an emerald green Fuchsite along with small inclusions of associate minerals. It is said that Goodletite is 1000 times rarer than Diamond.
When worn and body oils soak into Goodletite, the minerals undergo a deep colour transformation, they change to a very deep and dark emerald green which has a beautiful and ethereal translucency to it. So although the colours are beautiful before being worn, they change and darken dramatically creating a stunning energy and glow after being worn, which looks stunning in the light. If you would like to retain the original colouration of the minerals as much as possible, handle the stone sparingly, and wear on the outside of your clothing to avoid body oils soaking in.
Artist Comment - Predominantly Fuchsite and Tourmaline, this pendant will be an amazing deep emerald green when worn.
