Maw Sit Sit, Kosmochlore-Jadeite

Maw Sit Sit is an extremely rare mineral which was first found inside a meteorite. Today the only location known for small deposits of this Kosmochlore is the Tawmaw region (Kachim State) in Myanmar. The gemstone is a chromium sodium clinopyroxene and just as hard as rock crystal. Its brilliant light emerald green hue is unparalelled amongst natural pigments. It is suitable for waterborne applications, it is lightfast and opaque. Only available in very small quantities.