Mix Lot of Best Beginner Faceting Uncut Stones

This 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. What's Included Each lot contains the following rough gemstones (individual piece counts and carat weights): Amethyst — 131 ct / 6 pieces Aquamarine — 60 ct / 2 pieces Lemon Quartz — 105 ct / 2 pieces Prasiolite (Green Amethyst) — 50 ct / 2 pieces Kunzite — 30 ct / 1 piece Zircon — 31 ct / 2 pieces Mali Garnet — 19 ct / 8 pieces Axinite — 21 ct / 2 pieces Tourmaline — 19 ct / 2 pieces Peridot — 19 ct / 2 pieces Apatite — 20 ct / 1 piece Emerald — 7.8 ct / 2 pieces Rose Quartz — 13.5 ct / 1 piece Citrine (preformed melee) — 16.4 ct / multiple sub-1 ct pieces Total approximate weight: 100 grams / 500+ carats Key Specifications Type: Facet Rough / Lapidary Rough Gem Category: Semi-Precious Natural Gemstones Condition: Genuine, natural — Good (G) Clarity range: Transparent · Semi-Transparent · Translucent · Opaque (varies by species) Carat range per piece: Sub-1 ct up to 60+ ct Stone shapes (rough form): Irregular — oval, round, and blocky crystal fragments Intended use: Faceting practice, lapidary Origins Stones in this lot are sourced from four origins: Pakistan · Brazil · Mali · Madagascar Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is the difference between facet rough and tumbling rough? Facet 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. Q: How hard are the gemstones in this lot — can I cut them with a standard faceting machine? Hardness 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. Q: Are carat weights per piece or for the entire lot? The 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.