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Mookaite

Mookaite is a type of silicified porcelanite, which forms in silt-stone from the lower Cretaceous period that is found over much of the Carnarvon Basin in Western Australia. The name Mookaite is derived from Mooka Creek, where the rock is mined. According to locals, the Aboriginal word “mooka” means “running waters”. Mookaite is believed to be a […]

Pale Mookaite Cabochon

Pale Mookaite Cabochon

The stunning mookaite gemstone cabochon shown here is 32mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.  Mookaite is silicified porcelanite, which forms in silt-stone from the lower Cretaceous period that is found over much of the Carnarvon Basin in Western Australia. The name Mookaite is derived from Mooka […]

Mookaite Cabochon

Mookaite Cabochon

The beautiful, earthy mookaite gemstone cabochon shown here is 32mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. It even has a little picture of a fish in it! Mookaite is silicified porcelanite, which forms in silt-stone from the lower Cretaceous period that is found over much of […]