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I haven’t seen many Copper Rivet specimens on the market
may not show through as well in the photos as it does in person
This gem is very attractive with a notably saturated red color
As of 2011
Specimen # AMBER51708
Bustamite Kay Robertson I haven’t seen many CopperBustamite is a rare manganese calcium silicate, and the specimens from South Africa are sought after for their lapidary value. Typically, the South African Bustamites are pink, but this stone has a noticeable orange hue and is certainly more translucent than many other Bustamites I have seen (most are closer to opaque). This Octagon cut gem really glows in the sunlight like a pastel color Rhodochrosite. This is the first Bustamite stone that I have
