From the bottom photo this attractive spray measures 1.7 cm wide with a depth inward of nearly 2 cm, resulting 
in a very 3 dimensional piece. In addition to its aesthetic shape, this small miniature isn't pale in color but strong 
purple, for these were first brought out of Mexico in the mid 1980's and some have lost intensity over time, which 
doesn't have to be the case if kept out of strong light as shown above. Currently, these remain on a small list of 
leading localities for the species. Gemmy with a high level of luster in person, damage free, excellent 
example to own!

Exciting finds of spectacular corundum specimens coming out of Africa made international news a few years ago 
in both the gemstone and mineral markets, if not for high quality (which they have) then for a distinguished mix of 
sapphire blue and ruby red often in the same crystal! This enchanting combination gave some rubies the ever so 
slight hint of purple within its prism walls, making such colored pieces highly sought after. In fact we have that perfect 
blend illustrated right here. This 1.5 cm crystal held back by a Tanzanian specialist who stated to me "it is one of the 
best", and he would know considering the time spent in the country!

Right off the bat two conspicuous features grab my attention as unique or impressive. Obviously the complete 
and well formed snow-white calcite sitting next to zoisite is incredibly unusual, for cleaved sections represent 
the majority of matrix and even that is barely obtainable. What is shocking is the relatively large crystal of tanzanite 
proudly standing at a respectable 5.2 cm tall, which goes beyond the average for matrix examples. I have seen larger, 
but this one isn't in the stratosphere price range and to be honest they weren't all that pretty if comparing anything 
over six figures. It is a small miracle this combo made it out of underground workings without damage and some 
accessory minerals, given the reckless nature of miners whose sole purpose is to remove gem rough. As rumors 
circulate (whether true or not) that the life span of the famous locality could be coming to an end within the next few 
years it reminds me of them saying the same thing about benitoite, and now it is almost entirely reclaimed. Superb 
matrix gem crystal that you cannot afford to pass on!

Yes, plain quartz is common, but every now and again one absolutely unique piece becomes available for sale. 
These gemmy purple sprays aesthetically placed on an unforgettable zebra striped pattern of black and dark 
brown is unlike any amethyst combo I have ever seen! That isn't all though, upon close examination we can see 
another generation of hundreds of minute quartzes casting back incoming light to such a degree one could swear 
it had reflective properties of a disco ball, and that is an accurate statement. You have got to see this thing in 
person! How often does something this distinguished surface from any world wide quartz locality? Astonishingly 
difficult to acquire and probably not another carbon copy is in existence. 14.7 x 11 cm, clusters up to 2.5 cm.

From the new find, here we have an all-in-one specimen, that is it has pink and green fluorite with hubnerite. Such 
examples were rare. This particular combination goes way beyond the average, for its bicolor represents only a 
small percentage of the pocket, but of greater importance had to be finding one without severe damage. This lightly 
etched group is complete from every angle, a total floater! On top of everything else, the 3.2 x 1 cm thick opaque 
red single projects straight out of the termination! Mineralogically unbelievable cabinet piece!

Exceptional spangolites have always been rare, and these beauties can be seen with the naked eye! Despite 
three others listed on the page, here we have several gemmy intense blue crystals, hexagonal in aspect and 
far from mediocre for the species! As well as littered amid slender green brochantites and barite matrix.

Textbook 1.2 cm orange wulfenite sits perched upon the corner edge of matrix, nicely balanced thumbnail 
with razor sharp faces and no damage.