Rhodochrosite - scalenohedral crystals
stock #8.AE-769
Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province
Lima Department,
Peru
4.2 x 2.8 x 2.3 (miniature)
price: $180
Fall 22
Sharp, gemmy crystals of Rhodocrosite are perched on contrasting black matrix. From the famed mines at Uchucchacua (Peru) these have fine glassy luster and are in good condition too. The habit is scalenohedral which is classic at this locale. Not perfect but despite some tiny chipping seen with a loupe the quality is nice overall. Much more affordable than typical for this locale (or any other).
Peridot
stock #8.AE-843
Sapat Gall, Naran KaghanValley, Mansehra District
North West Frontier Province,
Pakistan
2.9 x 2.6 x 2.2 CM (thumbnail)
price: $95
Fall 22
The Peridot crystals of Sappat are modern classics. This is a good thumbnail with a pair of chisel-tip crystals standing above the Peridot matrix. Some faces of these crystals are somewhat transparent while other faces are silky and less clear. Typical "melted" look on some edges and chipping noted on the base and backside, this is otherwise a clean and a very affordable gem crystal.