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Namibian Minerals March 17, 2012 · 9 specimens |
AF867 - Jeremejevite with Tourmaline sold
Ameib Ranch, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia
Miniature - 4.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm
Two etched, gemmy blue Jeremejevite crystals in hollow casts of Tourmaline. The Jeremevite formed, were covered by the Tourmaline, and later began to etch away, leaving the etched Jeremejevite. This is the only one I've seen with two Jeremejevites.
AF868 - Jeremejevite with Tourmaline sold
Ameib Ranch, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia
Miniature - 3.5 x 1.6 x 1.5 cm
Etched, gemmy blue Jeremejevite crystal on hollow cast of Tourmaline. The Jeremevite formed, were covered by the Tourmaline, and later began to etch away, leaving the etched Jeremejevite. A big, chunky blue Jeremejevite 1.2cm long.
AF869 - Jeremejevite with Tourmaline sold
Ameib Ranch, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia
Thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.8 x 1.0 cm
Etched, gemmy blue Jeremejevite crystal on hollow cast of Tourmaline. The Jeremevite formed, were covered by the Tourmaline, and later began to etch away, leaving the etched Jeremejevite. The Jeremejevite is 1.2cm long.
AF871 - Jeremejevite with Tourmaline sold
Ameib Ranch, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia
Thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm
Etched, gemmy blue Jeremejevite crystal on hollow cast of Tourmaline. The Jeremevite formed, were covered by the Tourmaline, and later began to etch away, leaving the etched Jeremejevite. The Jeremejevite is 1.5cm long.
AF872 - Elbaite sold
Otjimbuju, Omaruru District, Namibia
Thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm
Steeply terminated, gem quality blue Elbaite.
AF880 - Elbaite sold
Otjimbuju, Omaruru District, Namibia
Thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm
Thick terminated, gemmy Elbaite, red at base and grading to green. Namibian Tourmalines are more elusive to come by but can be very fine, this one being a thick, hefty crystal with good color and transparency. Weighs 7.7 grams. Valued at $150.
AF893 - Elbaite sold
Otjimbuju, Omaruru District, Namibia
Thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm
Terminated, gemmy green Elbaite, complete all around. Nice glassy gem crystal from a lesser known locality.
AF898 - Malachite and Shattuckite sold
Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
Miniature - 5 x 3 x 2 cm
This is a Shattuckite lined vug that has been completely filled by Malachite crystals.
AF899 - Prehnite sold
Brandberg, Namibia
Miniature - 3.9 x 3.2 x 1.2 cm
Matrixless cluster of Prehnite crystals. Attractive piece with translucent lime green crystals.