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Quartz - Gem smoky crystal included by Schorl Tourmalines
stock #17.1-642
Erongo Mountain, Karibib
Erongo Region, Namibia
11.1 x 4.7 x 3.8 CM (cabinet)
price: $850
Spring update

A large gem clear Quartz that is a light smoke brown with coatings and inclusions of Schorl Tourmaline. Complex multi faced sides with ramparts make this a statuesque crystal. In excellent condition the overall look is an alpine type habit. In exceptional undamaged condition a few areas show a coating of Hyalite opal as well. Especially fine and choice for the locale this is far better in person.

Prehnite on Quartz
stock #17.1-695
Goboboseb Mts., Brandberg area,
Erongo Region, Namibia
9.7 x 7.7 x 4.3 CM (cabinet)
price: $180
Pre Holiday 2017

Balls of crystallized Prehnite (up to 2.5 CM) in perfect condition are set on a matrix of Quartz crystals. A few Quartz crystals have breaks but most are undamaged. From the Goboboseb mountains better known for their great Amethysts, this is a bright, colorful and lustrous piece in person.

Amethyst phantom with Apophyllite crystals
stock #17.1-086
Goboboseb Mts., Brandberg area,
Erongo Region, Namibia
6 x 1.9 x 1.4 CM (cabinet)
price: $750
Pre Holiday 2017

A fine and unusual Brandburg type amethyst crystal in perfect condition, with the very rare addition of Apophyllite crystals on some faces. Classic and esthetic, this is the best example I have seen of this uncommon association. The Apophyllite is gem clear and sharp, most are doubly terminated and all are very lustrous. In the Quartz, movable internal bubbles (enhydro) are a nice bonus. The Goboboseb region has produced lots of Amethysts but the quality, esthetics, condition and the Apophyllites make this one stand out from the crowd. Choice.

Beryl - highly etched gem crystal
stock #17.1-296
Hohenstein Massif, Omaruru District
Erongo Region, Namibia
8.8 x 2.6 x 2.2 CM (cabinet)
price: $1500
Pre Holiday 2017

A very odd, beautiful and choice gem Beryl that reminds of the famed Ukrainian Heliodor, yet this is an Erongo specimen. In fine condition, all sides of this crystal are stepped and etched with complex, faceted faces. Close to 100 percent facetable gem grade transparency and 44 grams of green to yellowish color, like a midpoint between Aquamarine and Heliodor. We recently (2017) obtained this in Namibia where it was the best and largest of a single pocket. So far there seems to be no more. Doubly terminated (crudely) and in our experience, unique.

Fluorite -Bicolored scepter
stock #16.1-642
Erongo Mountain, Karibib
Erongo Region, Namibia
4 x 3.1 x 2.7 CM (miniature)
price: $450
Pre Holiday 2017

The Erongos sometimes produce impressive and very unusual Fluorites often in just a small single pocket find. A few years ago a find of loose green scepters, mostly very etched thumbnails made news. This specimen is similar but from a more recent small find. Less etched, larger, bicolored and on matrix, this has great esthetics. Formed of two crystals grown close together the tips are perfectly terminated in deep purple color but the stalks and base are bright green. Few were found, this example is especially choice.

Quartz var. Amethyst on Prehnite
stock #16.1-770
Goboboseb Mts., Brandberg area,
Erongo Region, Namibia
9.9 x 7.5 x 3.6 CM (cabinet)
price: $170
Spring 2017

A single slender dark purple Amethyst (7.3 CM long)rises from a small cleft in a pale green Prehnite layer. A nice example of a typical habit Goboboseb specimen. Some zoning in the Quartz and in very good condition.

Beryl v. Aquamarine - second generation
stock #AX-19-045
Erongo Mountain, Karibib
Erongo Region, Namibia
4 x 3.9 x 3.4 CM (miniature)
price: $140
Winter 2016-17

A gemmy sharp Beryl is growing from a cluster of older, darker etched crystals. Very nice composition and in good condition, this is an eye catching small Erongo specimen. The main Beryl also has some etching and wispy inclusions, best seen with magnification. Reasonable cost for an attractive gem crystal.

Fluorite with Schorl on Microcline
stock #15.1-180
Erongo Mountain, Karibib
Erongo Region, Namibia
4.8 x 3.8 x 1.3 CM (miniature)
price: $190
Winter 2016-17

A simple esthetic arrangement of Schorl and Fluorite on a plate of tiny Microcline crystals. Nice color contrast, excellent condition and an affordable cute display miniature.