Gem Hut - Television Stone (Ulexite) Gemstones

Television Stone (Ulexite) Gemstones

Hardness

2.0 on the Mohs scale.
Occurrence

Argentina, Chile, Canada, U.S. (California, Nevada).
Appearance

White, with a silky sheen. Cut as a cabochon, shows a cat's eye effect. A cut stone placed on writing causes it to appear on the surface, prompting the name "TV Stone".
Enhancements

Ulexite is usually coated with a plastic or varnish on one side to improve the effect, and improve durability.

More information on gemstone enhancements.

Ulexite (Television Stone)

Television Stone Ulexite	$ 44.99
ULX101	84.61 ct.
	40.0x25.0mm Rough
	Colorless

	Translucent
	[N] Not enhanced.
	Quantity Available: 236
Shape, size and weight will vary somewhat from what is pictured, as we have a number of these stones.