Probably fewer than a dozen creedite gems have ever been faceted. This rare mineral is rarer still as a cuttable crystal.
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Transparent colorless, white, rose, and purple material from Chihuahua, Mexico has yielded rare facetable creedites. In recent decades, new sources have produced more material in more colors, such as orange.
You're more likely to find creedite gems in a mineral collection, if at all, than a jewelry collection. With perfect cleavage and a low hardness of 4, creedites wouldn't make durable jewelry stones. A sensitivity to acid makes it inadvisable to wear or handle these gems for long periods. Creedites are strictly collector's gemstones for display only.
There are no known synthetic creedites or enhancements for these gems.
The classic source for gemmy material, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico produces crystals up to 1 inch long.
Durango, Mexico has produced stunning, bright orange crystals.
Other notable sources include:
Any faceted gems are very small, usually less than 1-2 carats.
Clean these gemstones only with a soft brush, mild detergent, and warm water. See our gemstone jewelry care guide for cleaning recommendations.
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Transparent colorless, white, rose, and purple material from Chihuahua, Mexico has yielded rare facetable creedites. In recent decades, new sources have produced more material in more colors, such as orange.
You're more likely to find creedite gems in a mineral collection, if at all, than a jewelry collection. With perfect cleavage and a low hardness of 4, creedites wouldn't make durable jewelry stones. A sensitivity to acid makes it inadvisable to wear or handle these gems for long periods. Creedites are strictly collector's gemstones for display only.
There are no known synthetic creedites or enhancements for these gems.
The classic source for gemmy material, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico produces crystals up to 1 inch long.
Durango, Mexico has produced stunning, bright orange crystals.
Other notable sources include:
Any faceted gems are very small, usually less than 1-2 carats.
Clean these gemstones only with a soft brush, mild detergent, and warm water. See our gemstone jewelry care guide for cleaning recommendations.
Probably fewer than a dozen creedite gems have ever been faceted. This rare mineral is rarer still as a cuttable crystal.
