A group of three Diamond crystals, each with a slightly different color hue and very different crystal habits. From an old collection, these total 1.55 Carats. The largest crystal is a penetration twin cube the middle size is a cube with half of its faces having hopped indents and half with growth hillocks and the thirst seems like a cyclic discoidal twin. Under magnification many small modifications and extra faces are seen. Sharp and a nice suite of Carbon!
Hematite coated by Andradite
stock #13.1-420
N Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Filed
Northern Cape Province,
South Africa
5.8 x 3.4 x 3.2CM (cabinet)
price: $1400
Spring 2017
A Kalahari classic, sharp and lustrous Hematite crystals are nearly covered with blood-red Andradite Garnets. In very good condition the only damage to note is on the outer edges. From a find made over 20 years ago, these coated Hematites are now rarely seen on the market. In person the red hue is deeper than the photos show. A few areas of mirror bright Hematite are exposed where the garnet layer has come off. From the famed NChwaning Mine that is more famed for the great Rhodochrosites. A very desirable specimen of this unique find.
Brucite on Andradite
stock #16.1-326
N Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Fields, Kuruman
Northern Cape Province,
South Africa
7.8 x 6.4 x 3.2 CM (cabinet)
price: $700
Spring 2017
A pearly-blue ball of Brucite crystals sits neatly on top of a contrasting Andradite matrix. An attractive setting for this usually unimpressive mineral, this is quite esthetic and in fine condition. The matrix is well-crystallized on all sides, so it is a floater and the Garnets are especially lustrous on the back side. This would be a really nice specimen of Andradite on its own, but with the Brucite this is especially choice.
Quartz - red inclusions of Hematite
stock #AX-11-408
Orange River, Namakwa
Northern Cape Province,
South Africa
4.7 x 3.1 x 2.5 CM (miniature)
price: $380
Post Tucson 2015
A classic Orange river Quartz on matrix that has excellent esthetics, form and condition. Deep orange-red color with good transparency, this is much better than typical for this fantastic locality. One attached crystal that is on the "backside" has damage, that is not seen on display. The main crystal is perfect.
From a new, exciting small find of bright Rhodochrosite from the famed N'Chwanning Mine. This locale is world famed for the great finds made over 20 years ago. Good pieces from the old pockets are now some of the most expensive mineral specimens on the planet. The new zone was very small, it had a similar look (but with some differences) to some earlier finds. The color is a deep pink-red that can be almost electric under some lighting. This is a fine example with distinctive, sharp spheres of bright, sparkling Rhodo. Very good display quality that looks great from several angles.
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