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S8427 - Beryl (Var. Emerald) with Calcite - $750
Coscuez Mine, Boyaca, Colombia
Overall Size: 6.5 x 5.2 cm
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Highly glassy transparent vibrant green crystals up to 1 cm long sit frozen in grayish calcite matrix of 6.5
x 5.2 cm in size, nothing quite like Colombian pieces as many possess the unreal glowing saturation
and clarity to be the epitome of emeralds. For the price the one here is a good deal when taking into
account the gem value. In fine condition.
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S8426 - Spessartine with Cleavelandite - $3800 SOLD
Navigador Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overall Size: 5 x 5 cm
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Not much that the photos don't show! The complex surface is captivating enough to own such a garnet but
with inner gem red color it is unbelievable for the species. Absolutely pristine all around, no problems of
any kind just glassy intricate stepped faces in addition to the wing of lustrous white cleavelandite, many
were loose in the pocket. Notice the dimensions are exactly 5 x 5 cm in overall size. If miniatures are a
favorite it will be a tall order to get better, aesthetically shaped too.
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S8430 - Serandite with Analcime - $165 SOLD
Mt. St Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
Overall Size: 2 x 1.3 cm
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Steeply terminated salmon colored serandite stands against a well formed chalk white analcime for
a striking combo. When certain minerals are in association the results can be stunning, fine tn!
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S8431 - Lazurite - $500 SOLD
Sar-e-Sang, Nuristan, Afghanistan
Overall Size: 8 x 5.3 cm
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The famous lapis deposit in Afghanistan has the best inky-blue crystals known, sharp and always frozen
in marble matrix. Sought after since its discovery centuries ago if not more in demand today with the
lapidary trade driving additional mining for rough. A good rock to add to the collection.
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S8428 - Cerussite - $400 SOLD
Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco
Overall Size: 4.7 x 3.4 x 2.5 cm
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A neat rock showing super transparency along with high luster on this heart shaped twin propped up 3
dimensionally on some small matrix. Main crystal of 4 cm in length is damage free, important to note
since a lot have bruised edges or chips. The species is brittle and to find one in near pristine condition
is a small miracle. A gem heart shaped twin!
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S8435 - Spinel with Muscovite - $300
Pian Pit, Mogok, Myanmar
Overall Size: 3.5 x 3 cm
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Very colorful for a spinel! Fairly large single glassy transparent to translucent rich deep blood-red
crystal measuring 3.5 x 3 cm in overall size. Truly a remarkable piece from the historic Mogok
mining area in Burma, in fine condition.
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S8429 - Fluorite - $675 SOLD
Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee
Overall Size: 9.7 x 8.2 cm
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Interesting partial cube that has been naturally etched on all sides except the glassy corner, it is a unique
characteristic from the mine as many fluorite localities cannot compare to the distinctive visual impact
from this now closed producer of fine mineral specimens. An American treasure.
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S8436 - Quartz (Var. Smoky) - $625 SOLD
Mt. Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
Overall Size: 10.2 x 7.5 cm
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Wonderful matrix smoky quartz specimen! Although common it's unusual dark black termination is a
pleasure to see, added character. Undamaged gem quality prism stands 6.5 cm tall atop microcline
matrix. Worth every penny and ready for your case! No support base needed.
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S8432 - Calcite with Pyrite - $185
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Peru
Overall Size: 5 x 4.7 cm
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Prismatic stacked pale yellow calcites reaching 2.3 cm in length rest against a backdrop of
well defined brassy sharp pyrite matrix of 5 x 4.7 cm in size, nice specimen for the price.
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