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May 30, 2022  ·  9 specimens

LV372 - Wurtzite  sold

Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Miniature - 3.3 x 3.3 x 1 cm



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Wurtzite Wurtzite Wurtzite

Bright orange single Wurtzite crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. The crystal has smooth faces along the edges and irregular stepped faces on the front. Glows translucent orange when backlit.

LV368 - Orthoclase  sold

Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar
Thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm



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Orthoclase Orthoclase Orthoclase

Gem quality Orthoclase (Feldspar), a rarity for the species. Colorless and totally transparent with good crystal faces.

MK500 - Amblygonite  sold

Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature - 5 x 3 x 2.5 cm



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Amblygonite Amblygonite Amblygonite Amblygonite

Single large crystal of translucent to transparent yellow Amblygonite intergrown with white Albite. Amblygonite is a rare lithium-aluminum phosphate species that is not commonly seen in fine display quality crystals. This crystal is well crystallized on the front and sides and contacted on the backside. Translucent with transparent gem areas. The front face shows light striations and the sides are smooth with high glassy luster. Good yellow color on this one.

MK504 - Calcite with Apophyllite   $300  available

Pashan Hills, Pune District, Maharashtra, India
Small Cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4.5 cm



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Calcite with Apophyllite Calcite with Apophyllite Calcite with Apophyllite Calcite with Apophyllite

A GEM yellow Calcite crystal dramtically perched atop a central mound of Apophyllite crystals. There are Apophyllite crystals on the Calcite too, along with a second smaller Calcite. Showy, undamaged specimen and much better than photos which don't capture the dazzling transparency and brightness. Ex. Bert Ottens, Terry Huizing collections with each of their collection labels.

MK505 - Microlite  sold

Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique
Thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm



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Microlite Microlite Microlite

Gemmy orange/red Microlite crystals from the Alto Ligonha pegmatites. Individual crystals reach 1cm in size.

MK506 - Microlite  sold

Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique
Thumbnail - 2 x 1.7 x 1 cm



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Microlite Microlite Microlite Microlite

Large single translucent yellow Microlite crystal from the Alto Ligonha pegmatites. Complete all around with some intergrown mica crystals.

MK507 - Monazite  sold

Steli Quarry, Iveland, Norway
Small Cabinet - 6 x 3.7 x 2.3 cm



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Monazite Monazite

An 8mm Monazite-Ce crystal on mica (Muscovite or Biotite) and Feldsapr from the Steli Quarry in Norway.

MK509 - Benitoite, Joaquinite  sold

Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
Miniature - 5 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm



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Benitoite, Joaquinite Benitoite, Joaquinite Benitoite, Joaquinite

Benitoite crystals to 1.1 cm on matrix. The Benitoite (6 total) are the glassy tabular style of crystals.

MK510 - Benitoite, Joaquinite  sold

Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
Miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm



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Benitoite, Joaquinite Benitoite, Joaquinite Benitoite, Joaquinite Benitoite, Joaquinite

Benitoite crystals to 9mm on matrix. The Benitoite (7 total) are the glassy tabular style of crystals.


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