Voodoo Child
Shiny_Rock
- Joined
- May 4, 2021
- Messages
- 137
Hello All,
I wanted to share with you a rare and unusual gemstone that not many people know about. It’s called Chlorastrolite, but is also known as Isle Royale gemstone or greenstone. It’s found in only two places on earth: Isle Royale and the Keewenaw Peninsula, both of which are located in my home state of Michigan. It is the state gemstone of Michigan and is known for its unique “turtleback” look. What makes this particular specimen especially rare is that it was collected decades ago from Isle Royale, which is a remote island in Lake Superior, and is now a national park. Because of its status as a National Park, no further material may be removed from the island. As such, most of the Chlorastrolite in circulation is from the Keewenaw Peninsula.
I wanted to share with you a rare and unusual gemstone that not many people know about. It’s called Chlorastrolite, but is also known as Isle Royale gemstone or greenstone. It’s found in only two places on earth: Isle Royale and the Keewenaw Peninsula, both of which are located in my home state of Michigan. It is the state gemstone of Michigan and is known for its unique “turtleback” look. What makes this particular specimen especially rare is that it was collected decades ago from Isle Royale, which is a remote island in Lake Superior, and is now a national park. Because of its status as a National Park, no further material may be removed from the island. As such, most of the Chlorastrolite in circulation is from the Keewenaw Peninsula.
I have a few jewelry pieces set with small greenstones made by local metal smiths. I hope to come across a larger specimen someday with a nice and distinct turtleback pattern. I might even venture up to the Keewenaw and search for one myself!
300x240.png)