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S9742 - Fluorite - $2800 SOLD
Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo, Namibia
Overall Size: 23.5 x 15.5 cm
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Absolutely stunning fluorite from Namibia! How often do you see one this good? The enormous size of 9 x 6
inches alone is suitable for any museum display as such large plates are rare for the locality, but that isn't the
only sizeable trait since these cubes reach 4 cm on an edge! The distinct mixture of neon blue/green is unique
from the mine by means of incredible electrifying colors emitting from within. The bottom line is that few
specimens from here are huge with good saturated gem interiors making it hard to beat.
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S9743 - Rutile on Hematite - SOLD
Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
Overall Size: 4.5 x 3.4 cm
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Material from this area has been seen for years, yet terminated rutiles were almost unheard-of until this
pocket emerged with probably the best rutile expitaxic growths on hematite combos around. From a
sculptural standpoint one must be struck by the crystallization, today sprays with well defined terminations
remain desirable, captivating!
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S9744 - Apatite-(CaF) - $125
Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Overall Size: 3.6 x 2.1 cm
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Glassy transparent flat disc shaped colorless apatites up to 2 cm across sit stacked to measure 3.6 x
2.1 cm in size with adhering light green epidote. Either side displays well depending on your eye.
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S9750 - Scheelite - $135 SOLD
Xuebaoding, Sichuan Province, China
Overall Size: 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm
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Fine highly glassy scheelite! Many of you may prefer more matrix although fully developed crystals sitting
exposed from all sides are fairly unusual. Considerable gem sections of noteworthy value add greatly to
the intrinsic appeal, truly a jewel. 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm.
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S9751 - Topaz - $350
near Pantaw, Mogok, Myanmar
Overall Size: 4.5 x 4.5 cm
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In the past Burma has produced magnificent gem crystals, but also oddities of various species. Shown above
is the type of crazy thing from the country that is so weird I don't know quite how to explain it! What is apparent
is the lustrous faces and obvious gem sections measuring 4.5 x 4.5 cm in overall size. Without question
abnormal for a topaz due to the peculiar shape, a fun rock.
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S9752 - Diopside - $275
Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Overall Size: 5.7 x 2 cm
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The predominantly emerald-green sets it apart from many localities as few if any worldwide places have
distinguishable color of the type shown. High levels of luster along with flat smooth faces aligned in parallel
growth allow one a perfect view into its gem interior, outstanding for a diopside!
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S9770 - Fluorite - $250
Berbes Mine, Asturias, Spain
Overall Size: 5.2 x 3.3 cm
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Fine sharp fluorites showing the largest rich deep purple cube of about 2 cm in length atop smaller
ones for nice balance. Specimen is 5.2 x 3.3 cm in size as a cluster of crystals enriching the piece.
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S9754 - Diopside - SOLD
Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Overall Size: 5.2 x 2.7 cm
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Prime cluster of distinctive emerald-green crystals reaching up to 1.6 cm in length with high levels of luster
as well as flat smooth faces allowing one to view into its gem interior. Few if any worldwide places have
exceptional color of the type shown, handsome group of 5.2 x 2.7 cm in size.
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S9772 - Fluorite - $250 SOLD
Berbes Mine, Asturias, Spain
Overall Size: 5 x 3.5 cm
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Gemmy purple fluorite measuring 2.3 cm in length sits well among a few other xls for a colorful
specimen of 5 x 3.5 cm in overall size. No point of attachment, crystallized on all sides.
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S9756 - Diopside - $85 SOLD
Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Overall Size: 2.7 x 2.5 cm
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Nicely terminated well exposed chromium-rich crystal measuring 1.5 cm long stands directly vertical
from alike matrix. Sharp thumbnail showing a tad bit of extra green in the termination.
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S9773 - Fluorite - $225
Berbes Mine, Asturias, Spain
Overall Size: 5.6 x 3.7 cm
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Glassy transparent sharp bright purple cubic crystals up to 2.2 cm in length have grown to form a
stacked interlocking xl group of 5.6 x 3.7 cm in size. No point of attachment, crystallized on all sides.
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