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Eosphorite on Rose Quartz
stock #RT 20.1-326
Pitorra Claim, Laranjeiras, Galileia, Doce Valley
Minas Gerais, Brazil
4.7 x 4.6 x 3.4 CM (miniature)
price: $440
Pre Tucson

Dense clusters of golden-brown Eosphorite needle crystals on contrasting Rose Quartz. The Eosphorite is transparent and very lustrous. The condition is excellent which is impressive for these slender, delicate crystals. The Rose Quartz is also well-crystalized, the largest prism is over 1 CM though most are smaller. An excellent example of the specie which is also attractive and undamaged.

Eosphorite - elongated crystals with Zanazzite
stock #17.1-278 (A7)
Lavra da Ilha, Taquerel, Itinga
Minas Gerais, Brazil
2.6 x 1.8 x 1.8 (thumbnail)
price: $60
new june 17

Thumbnail specimen of gemmy Eosphorite crystals in a radiating spray on Quartz matrix. As is sometimes the case there are micro crystals of Zanazzite associated. The condition is excellent and by naked eye perfect. At 20X magnification one small crystal can be found that has some termination damage. Remarkable for this delicate mineral in such long, slender crystals. great value.

Eosphorite on Rose Quartz - ex Richard Gaines
stock #AX-10-786
Lavra de Ilha, Taquaral, Itinga
Minas Gerais, Brazil
7 x 4.7 x 4 CM (cabinet)
price: $330
Spring 2017

Delicate sprays of perfect transparent Eosphorite crystals are clustered on crystalline Rose Quartz. From the Richard Gaines collection, this is older material from several decades ago. The color contrast and sparkling luster make this often unattractive mineral an attractive display specimen. Even better in person.