{"product_id":"mixed-facet-rough-gemstone-lot-beginners","title":"Mix Lot of Best Beginner Faceting Uncut Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a mixed rough gemstone lot designed specifically for beginners learning faceting. It includes 14 different natural gemstones across a wide carat and size range — from sub-carat melee to over 60 ct pieces — giving new faceters hands-on experience with varied hardness levels, crystal systems, and optical properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach lot contains the following rough gemstones (individual piece counts and carat weights):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmethyst — 131 ct \/ 6 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquamarine — 60 ct \/ 2 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon Quartz — 105 ct \/ 2 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrasiolite (Green Amethyst) — 50 ct \/ 2 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKunzite — 30 ct \/ 1 piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZircon — 31 ct \/ 2 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMali Garnet — 19 ct \/ 8 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxinite — 21 ct \/ 2 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTourmaline — 19 ct \/ 2 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeridot — 19 ct \/ 2 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApatite — 20 ct \/ 1 piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmerald — 7.8 ct \/ 2 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose Quartz — 13.5 ct \/ 1 piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrine (preformed melee) — 16.4 ct \/ multiple sub-1 ct pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal approximate weight: 100 grams \/ 500+ carats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Facet Rough \/ Lapidary Rough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGem Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Precious Natural Gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine, natural — Good (G)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent · Semi-Transparent · Translucent · Opaque (varies by species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarat range per piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sub-1 ct up to 60+ ct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone shapes (rough form):\u003c\/strong\u003e Irregular — oval, round, and blocky crystal fragments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceting practice, lapidary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones in this lot are sourced from four origins: \u003cstrong\u003ePakistan · Brazil · Mali · Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the difference between facet rough and tumbling rough?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacet rough is transparent-to-translucent material with sufficient clarity to cut and polish flat facets that reflect light. Tumbling rough is typically opaque or heavily included material shaped by abrasive tumbling rather than precision cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: How hard are the gemstones in this lot — can I cut them with a standard faceting machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness ranges from ~5 (Apatite) to ~7.5 (Zircon\/Aquamarine) on the Mohs scale. All species in this lot can be faceted on a standard flat-lap faceting machine using appropriate lap grits without special tooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Are carat weights per piece or for the entire lot?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carat weights listed are the total weight per species across all included pieces of that stone. Individual piece sizes vary within each species — the lot ships exactly as described with the stated piece counts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkmarketgems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53467718549793,"sku":"FMGS-1001","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/4665\/0401\/files\/facet-rough-mixed-deal.jpg?v=1788788933","url":"https:\/\/www.folkmarketgems.com\/products\/mixed-facet-rough-gemstone-lot-beginners","provider":"Folkmarketgems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}