|
Mixed Minerals January 14, 2020 · 5 specimens |
M355 - Tanzanite sold
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Miniature - 4.1 x 1 x 1 cm
Rare double-terminated Tanzanite crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Has a more grey/blue central zone and more intense purple blue coloration at the tips. There is chipping along one edge, otherwise undamaged. Double-terminated crystals are not common. This was part of of large lot purchase and is priced nicely.
M371 - Tsavorite on Graphite sold
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Small Cabinet - 5.5 x 4.3 x 3 cm
Good coverage of gemmy green Tsavorite crystals on a Graphite matrix. The main crystal is a chunky 1cm crystal with good transparency and rises well up off the matrix. There are also Diopside crystals present mixed among the Tsavorites.
M354 - Tsavorite with Tanzanite sold
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm
Uncommon association of yellow/brown Tanzanite crystals intergrown with green Tsavorite crystals. The main Tsavorite crystal 1.8cm wide.
M362 - Cinnabar with Quartz sold
Red Bird Mine, Antelope Springs District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
Miniature - 5 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm
Deep red, translucent twinned Cinnabar crystals on matrix associated with Quartz crystals. Main crystal is 1.1cm tall. Hard to find specimen from an uncommon old locality.
M330 - Stellerite with Quartz $125 available
Garrawilla Station, Pottinger Co., New South Wales, Australia
Small Cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3 cm
Cluster of 4 orange Stellerite crystals on a matrix covered by drusy Quartz. Small Quartz crystals are scattered across the surface of the Stellerite crystals.