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J81 - Spessartine $ 300 Nani, Loliondo, Arusha Region, Tanzania miniature - 3.3 x 3.2 x 2.4 cm ![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J81a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J81a.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J81b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J81b.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J81c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J81c.jpg)
An equant, complete orange Spessartine with good translucency and areas of internal transparency. This is a complete crystal all around with a few small natural surface pits and minor black inclusions. Rich bright citrus orange coloration throughout with a few gemmy areas. Weighs 151 carats.
J307 - Tsavorite with Diopside $ 350 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.6 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm ![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J307a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J307a.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J307b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J307b.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J307c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J307c.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J307d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J307d.jpg)
Complete single Tsavorite crystal with attached Graphite and two terminated Diopside crystals.
J308 - Tsavorite with Pyrite $ 450 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm ![Tsavorite with Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J308d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J308d.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/j308a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/j308a.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/j308b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/j308b.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/j308c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/j308c.jpg)
Tsavorite crystals on Graphite with attached Pyrite crystals. Complete all around and undamaged. The main crystal is 1cm and transparent.
J272 - Spessartine gemstone $ 190 Namibia (?) thumbnail - 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm ![Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J272a.jpg)
![Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J272b.jpg)
![Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J272c.jpg)
![Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J272d.jpg)
6mm round Spessartine gemstone weighing 1.65 carats. The old label from 2003 calls it 'Mandarin Garnet' and shows of price of $100. Great color!
J652 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 300 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4.3 x 3 x 1.5 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J652a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J652a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J652b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J652b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J652c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J652c.jpg)
Excellent colored gemmy Tsavorite crystals to 5mm atop a matrix of crystallized Graphite. Undamaged.
J656 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 500 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.3 x 2.3 x 2 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J656a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J656a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J656b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J656b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J656c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J656c.jpg)
A 1.8cm elongated faden Tsavorite crystal group attached to a flat, transparent unidentified crytal, possibly Tanzanite, on a matrix of Graphite, Pyrite crystals, and unidentifed white crystals.
J225 - Spessartine $ 65 Nigeria thumbnail - 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm ![Spessartine from Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J225a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J225a.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J225b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J225b.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J225c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J225c.jpg)
Faceted Spessartine gemstone. A 5mm round weighing 0.75 carats. Good orange color.
J273 - Spessartine $ 120 Nigeria thumbnail - 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm ![Spessartine from Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J273a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J273a.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J273b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J273b.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J273c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J273c.jpg)
Faceted Spessartine gemstone. A 6mm round weighing 1.25 carats. Good orange color.
J719 - Graphite in Tsavorite $ 120 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm ![Graphite in Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J719a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J719a.jpg)
![Graphite in Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J719b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J719b.jpg)
![Graphite in Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J719c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J719c.jpg)
Sharp single Tsavorite crystal with two very good inclusions of singel Graphite crystals.
J722 - Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.7 x 0.9 cm ![Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J722a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J722a.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J722b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J722b.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J722c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J722c.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J722d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J722d.jpg)
Fine quality and unusual floater cluster of elongated Tsavorite crystals, brown Sphene crystals, and glassy Diopside crystals. Well crystallized on all sides.
K240 - Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite $ 280 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm ![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K240a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K240a.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K240b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K240b.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K240c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K240c.jpg)
Transparent Tsavorite crystals with Diopside on a matrix of solid Graphite. The Tsavorites are gemmy with great color, largest crystal is 5mm.
K427 - Rhodolite gemstone $ 350 Tanzania thumbnail - 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm ![Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K427a.jpg)
![Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K427b.jpg)
![Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K427c.jpg)
![Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K427e.jpg)
Well saturated red Rhodolite garnet gemstone weighing 4.14 carats. I bought this from gem dealer Rick Kennedy about 20 years ago for about $250.
K718 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 275 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.5 x 1 x 1 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K718a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K718a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K718b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K718b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K718c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K718c.jpg)
High quality, glassy 1cm Tsavorite crystal with good color on a Graphite matrix. Undamaged crystal that is transparent. There are some shallow grooves on the surface caused by former Graphite crystals.
K774 - Tsavorite $ 750 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.6 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm ![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K774a.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K774b.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774ca.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K774ca.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774da.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K774da.jpg)
Large single green Grossular var. Tsavorite with bevelled edges and high luster. Contacted at the bottom and all top faces undamaged.
K527 - Spessartine $ 650 Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 3 cm ![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K527a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K527a.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K527b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K527b.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K527c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K527c.jpg)
Complete 'citrus' orange Spessartine crystal from old finds in Tanzania. These were mostly found as partial or damaged crystals with perfect complete crystals such as this much less common. Equant form with very minimal edge wear, otherwise no damage. There are a few small areas of black Braunite inclusions, otherwise it's nothing but gemmy orange. These were often cut up into spectacular gemstones, and this one could cut a number of small gems.
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