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Tanzanian Gem Crystals May 16, 2017 · 11 specimens |
T551 - Chrome Tourmaline sold
Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
Miniature - 3.8 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration and gemmy!! This is one the best I've seen of this all green style from the 'Commander Mine' find in 2016. There is unfortunately part of the crystal missing from the lower back side as seen in the third photo. Regardless, it is a spectacular crystal that would command twice as much or more if perfect, the color and clarity is just that good, and it can be displayed without showing the missing area. Last photo is backlit. Weighs 17.2 grams.
T552 - Spessartine sold
Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
Miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.8 cm
Bright citrus orange single Spessartine crystal of good size and great color. A complete crystal but with two faces intergrown/contacted by the mica matrix. Internal gem zones, no black inclusions. Intermittent mining occurs now at this locality, and this crystal was found this year.
T553 - Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite sold
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Small Cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm
Crystallized Graphite with pale green Diopside and vivid green Tsavorite crystals. Large Graphite crystals and 5 Tsavorites, largest is 7mm and very gemmy with excellent color. Undamaged. An uncommon and showy Merelani combo specimen.
T556 - Dravite sold
Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania
Thumbnail - 2.8 x 2 x 1.3 cm
Blue capped Dravite crystal from a new, 2017 find. There is a deep blue cap, followed by a translucent white zone, over an opaque, dark base. The luster on these crystals is only fair, but the blue is intensly colored and unusual for Dravite. Undamaged, complete crystal, the best one in this size range I saw.
T557 - Zircon sold
Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania
Thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm
Well formed, complete red Zircon crystal. These have been trickling out for years, this one being a little larger than most, and better quality.
T558 - Pyrite on Graphite sold
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Miniature - 3.3 x 1.3 x 1 cm
Beautiful 1.1cm Pyrite crystal with superb luster with small Pyrite crystals on Graphite. Undamaged and better than photos.
T559 - Magnesio Axinite $450 available
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.8 x 0.3 cm
T560 - Spessartine sold
Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
Thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 3 cm
Bright citrus orange single Spessartine crystal of good size and color. A complete crystal with a souple small chipped tips, otherwise undamaged. Internal gem zones and very few black inclusions. Intermittent mining occurs now at this locality, and this crystal was found this year.
T562 - Diopside sold
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.0 x 0.6 cm
Undamaged single Diopside with great transparency, facet grade it's entire length. The backside has some attached Graphite and crystals of Graphite extend into the back of the crystal.
T563 - Diopside $400 available
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm
T565 - Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite sold
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm
Colorful combination specimen of Tanzanite, Tsavorite, and Diopside on Graphite crystals. There is unfortunatley some damage to two of the Tsavorite crystals, however the colorful combination of minerals creates a visual appeal that's undeniable.