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J710 - Spessartine $ 70 Ageti, Oyo State, Nigeria thumbnail - 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm ![Spessartine from Ageti, Oyo State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J710a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J710a.jpg)
![Spessartine from Ageti, Oyo State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J710b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J710b.jpg)
![Spessartine from Ageti, Oyo State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J710c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J710c.jpg)
2 gemmy single Spessartine crystals from recents finds in Nigeria, each with an attached crystal of mica. The crystals are complete and transparent with a well saturated red/orange color.
J639 - Tsavorite with Diopside $ 250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.3 x 0.9 cm ![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639a.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639b.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639c.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639d.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639e.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639e.jpg)
Double-terminated glassy and gemmy Diopside crystal with attached Pyrite and Tsavorite crystals. There are aslo a few Graphite crystals present, with some perfect crystals included within the Diopside.
J641 - Tsavorite with Diopside $ 160 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2 x 1 x 0.8 cm ![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J641a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J641a.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J641b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J641b.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J641c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J641c.jpg)
Undamaged cluster of Diopside, Graphite, and Tsavorite crystals. The Diopside crytal is double-terminated. Floater specimen crystallized all around.
J645 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 240 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.3 x 2.1 x 1.3 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J645a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J645a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J645b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J645b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J645c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J645c.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J645d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J645d.jpg)
Gorgeous and gemmy cluster of Tsavorite crystals atop a matrix of Graphite over Quartz. The cluster is about 1.3cm wide. There is some irregular growth on the right side caused by Graphite crystals but is not damaged.
J649 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 150 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J649a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J649a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J649b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J649b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J649c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J649c.jpg)
Gemmy Tsavorite crystals to 5mm atop a matrix of Graphite over Quartz. The crystals are bright and transparent and most are perfect with some damaged along the edge.
J650 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J650a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J650a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J650b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J650b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J650c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J650c.jpg)
Dense coverage of gemmy Tsavorite crystals atop a matrix of Graphite. Undamaged.
J651 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 1 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J651a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J651a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J651b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J651b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J651c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J651c.jpg)
Dense coverage of gemmy Tsavorite crystals, Diopside, and lsutrous metallic Pyrite crytals atop a matrix of Graphite. Undamaged.
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/J652a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J652b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J652b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J652c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J652c.jpg)
Excellent colored gemmy Tsavorite crystals to 5mm atop a matrix of crystallized Graphite. Undamaged.
J654 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.7 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J654a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J654a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J654b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J654b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J654c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J654c.jpg)
Dense coverage of gemmy Tsavorite and Diopside crystals atop a matrix of Graphite. There is a single Pyrite in the center. 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/J656a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J656b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J656b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J656c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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.
J657 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 230 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.2 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J657a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J657a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J657b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J657b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J657c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J657c.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J657d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J657d.jpg)
Dense coverage of gemmy Tsavorite crystals to 7mm and a Diopside crystal atop a matrix of Graphite crystals. Undamaged.
J658 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 260 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1.5 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J658a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J658a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J658b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J658b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J658c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J658c.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J658d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J658d.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J658e.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J658e.jpg)
Floater cluster of gemmy Tsavorite crystals, Diopside, and Pyrite crystals on Graphite crystals. Undamaged.
J659 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 450 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.7 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J659a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J659a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J659b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J659b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J659c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J659c.jpg)
Large Tsavorite crystal on Graphite. This is a very large single crystal 3.5cm wide. It is undamaged however there is a fracture running down the center of the crystal preventing from being priced in the thousands of dollars. It had a Calcite coating that was removed during cleaning and the fracture was also formerly filled with Calcite (now gone). It is stable and undamaged with good luster.
J663 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 400 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J663a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J663a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J663b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J663b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J663c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J663c.jpg)
Gemmy Tsavorite crystals to 1.2cm with good color on Graphite crystals. Undamaged.
J430 - Quartz variety Amethyst $ 120 Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa small cabinet - 7.4 x 5.0 x 4.2 cm ![Quartz variety Amethyst from Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa [db_pics/pics/J430a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J430a.jpg)
![Quartz variety Amethyst from Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa [db_pics/pics/J430b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J430b.jpg)
![Quartz variety Amethyst from Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa [db_pics/pics/J430c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J430c.jpg)
Lustrous Amethyst Quartz crystals with two separate generations of growth. The first generation has large Amethyst crystals measuring about 1.0cm thick, with the later generation being overgrowths of smaller 1-2mm crystals on the larger crystals. Very clean with no obvious damage.
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