{"product_id":"untitled-jul22_17-39-33","title":"2 Pounds of Natural Lake Superior Chlorastrolite (Greenstone) – Final Offering","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$10,000+ Estimated Retail Value Offered at $5,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the collection I never intended to sell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is approximately two pounds of genuine Lake Superior Chlorastrolite, commonly known as Michigan Greenstone—the official state gemstone of Michigan and one of the rarest gemstone materials found anywhere in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a parcel assembled from wholesale suppliers, estate sales, or purchased inventories. Every stone in this collection originated from years of personal effort along the shores of Lake Superior. Thousands of miles were driven. Countless hours were spent searching beaches after storms, studying wave action, sorting material, and processing rough stone in pursuit of the finest examples available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reality of Greenstone collecting is that quality material is extraordinarily difficult to obtain. Most collectors never see more than a few attractive specimens in a season. Recovering enough material to assemble a collection of this size requires years of dedication, experience, and persistence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Chlorastrolite special is its unmistakable cellular pattern, often referred to as the \"turtleback\" structure. When polished, these ancient volcanic gemstones reveal a mesmerizing network of interconnected cells unlike any other stone found on Earth. Each specimen is completely unique, formed over a billion years ago within the volcanic bedrock surrounding Lake Superior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estimated retail value of this material exceeds $10,000 when separated, graded, cut, polished, and sold individually. However, I am offering the entire collection intact for $5,000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore significant than the price is the fact that this is my final Greenstone offering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce this collection is sold, I do not expect to offer another Greenstone lot of this size. Years of collecting have gone into assembling it, and replacing it would require an enormous investment of time that I simply do not intend to make again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection is ideal for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Serious Greenstone collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Lapidary artists and cabochon cutters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Jewelry makers seeking authentic Lake Superior material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mineral and gemstone investors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dealers looking for premium Michigan specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Anyone wishing to own a substantial piece of Upper Peninsula geological history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenstone is becoming increasingly difficult to acquire in meaningful quantities. Most available material on today's market consists of small individual stones, lower-grade rough, or pieces that have already been picked over. Opportunities to purchase a large, carefully accumulated collection directly from the collector who recovered it are exceptionally uncommon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis offering represents years of effort condensed into a single collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA billion years in the making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly one opportunity to own it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it is gone, it is gone forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Superior Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42992213459015,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/3140\/5639\/files\/BAB15901-0E39-40BC-805F-77D236482083.jpg?v=1784756407","url":"https:\/\/wildsuperiorgems.com\/products\/untitled-jul22_17-39-33","provider":"Wild Superior Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}