Ever heard of Millerite?

[PinkDiamond]

The International Gem Society put out an article on Millerite, which was a new mineral to me, and its formations are really fascinating, so here's the article on it's value, price and uses that has some great information and pics of it.

Millerite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information


“Millerite,” flexible and soft to the touch, 2.8 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm, Halls Gap, Lincoln Co., Kentucky, USA. © Rob Lavinsky, http://www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.

Millerite has a rich, attractive yellow color. Massive millerites can sometimes be cut into cabochons but are too soft for jewelry use. However, millerite crystals can also have a striking, hair-like appearance. ...

https://www.gemsociety.org/article/mill ... formation/

[rocks2dust]

Yes, I believe I still have a couple millerite specimens. Didn't know anyone cabbed it, however!

[kjsspot]

Actually yes! Had the chance to purchase some last week. I declined and choose black Jade instead...

[SwordfishMining]

Nope. Did you know you can manipulate some selenite crystals into bends?

[kjsspot]

Do you mean that they're a bit malleable like metal?

[SwordfishMining]

Yes. At least some are. I have not tried it with all of them. But young man came in our booth one day and started bending the 1/2 in in diameter ones before we caught on to what he was doing. He did buy them all when I bitched about it not having been bought yet. Just steady pressure.