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Sannan Skarn
A new deposit of complex fine-grained rocks was found in Western Pakistan.
The material is characterised by its more or less green colour, due to chrome, and ressembles Maw Sit Sit.
The mineralogical components vary strongly in short distances and the minerals identified (hydrogrossular, diopside, aegirine, winchite, pectolite, chlorite, natrolite, sodalite etc.) are not well known to gemologists.
A common term to name the material is skarn, as it describes a rock formed by a metasomatic replacement of a parent rock commonly a calc-silicate rock, transformed in a contact or metamorphic process. “Sannan" is a specific modifier that specifically describes the skarn from the new occurrence. The opaque material is suitable for cabochons, spheres, and carvings and other jewelry items.
Perspective
Sannan Skarn will have its position among other green stones, such as jadeite, maw sit sit, nephrite, aventurine quartz a.s.o. It seems clear, however, that it can be identified correctly and shall be sold under its correct name, proposed here as Sannan Skarn. The material can be used for cabochons, bangles or carvings (Fig. 5) 10 A more extensive manuscript has been submitted to the German Journal Gemmologie and will hopefully appear later this year.
The Shahjee Legacy & The Birth of Sannite
Shahjee International Trade Limited is a specialized mineral resource house based in Hong Kong, with deep roots in the rugged terrains of Western Pakistan. As a vertically integrated enterprise, we don't just trade gemstones—we unearth them. We are the primary guardians and exclusive mine owners of Sannite, a remarkable new discovery in the world of fine-grained gemstones.
A Geological Masterpiece Formed by the same monumental tectonic forces that raised the Himalayas, Sannite is a complex calc-silicate rock characterized by its intense, chrome-driven green hues. Each stone is a unique composition of rare minerals—including hydrogrossular, diopside, and winchite—creating a natural artistry that rivals the most prestigious emeralds.
Our Mine-to-Market Commitment At Shahjee International, we believe in radical transparency. By controlling the entire journey from the first extraction at our Balochistan mines to the final precision polish, we guarantee:
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100% Natural Origin: No treatments, just pure Earth-born beauty.
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Ethical Sourcing: Direct oversight of mining conditions and social responsibility.
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Design-Ready Quality: Calibrated and artistic cuts tailored specifically for high-end European and global designers.