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Tucson 2015 January 24, 2015 · 11 specimens |
AF934 - Erythrite sold
Bou Azzer, Morocco
Miniature - 4.5 x 4.2 x 3.4 cm
Matrixless cluster of Erythrite crystals, which is spectacular enough, however what makes this piece superb is the 2.7 cm wide spherical cluster of crystals on top, I have never seen another like it. Good condition too. Ex. Lawrence Conklin.
SA603 - Uvite on Quartz sold
Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil
Thumbnail - 1.5 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm
Although small, this specimen has alot of character - note that the Tourmaline is not merely attached to the outside surface of the Quartz, it is actually cupped within the tip. The 7mm wide golden colored Uvite is set rightinto the tip of a Quartz crystal.
SA604 - Aquamarine sold
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Thumbnail - 2.8 x 2 x 1 cm
Unusual tabular Aquamarine crystal with associated Microcline unlike any I've ever seen before. Fine and undamged crystal that has great luster and is gemmy at the termination. The Aqua is 1.6cm wide and 5mm thick. Ex. Rebecca Stewart/Steve Sinotte collection.
AF783 - Copper sold
Emke Mine, Onganja, Namibia
Thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm
Fine quality Copper thumbnail with two stacked crystals. Sharply formed, aesthetic crystals.
NA362 - Pyromorphite sold
Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho
Thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm
Bright orange, 'wet' looking crystals of arsenian Pyromorphite. A spectacular thumbnail, good 360 degrees around.
NA526 - Pyromorphite sold
Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho
Thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm
Bright upright grouping of green/yellow Pyromorphite crystals. A spectacular thumbnail, good 360 degrees around.
TZ455 - Tanzanite sold
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Thumbnail - 2.2 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm
Fine quality natural Tanzanite crystal. Facet quality and undamaged.
TZ457 - Spessartine sold
Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
Thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.4 x 2.3 cm
Well formed, complete Spessartine from 2014 production. Undamaged with only minor edge wear on a couple edges. Great orange color and highly translucent to transparent in areas, and no black inclusions that plague most of these.
TZ458 - Spessartine sold
Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
Thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm
Well formed, complete Spessartine from 2014 production. Sharplu formed intergrown pair of crystals, undamged except for one small, shallow chip. Great orange color and highly translucent to transparent in areas, and no black inclusions that plague most of these.
TZ459 - Spessartine sold
Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
Thumbnail - 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.8 cm
Well formed, complete Spessartine from 2014 production. Undamaged with great orange color and highly translucent to transparent in areas, and no black inclusions that plague most of these.
TZ460 - Spessartine sold
Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
Thumbnail - 1 x 1 x 1 cm
Well formed, complete Spessartine from 2014 production. Undamaged with great orange color, transparent, and no black inclusions that plague most of these.