Purveyors of Fine Specimens,Gem Crystals, And Rare Gemstones

Extremely sharp, gem quality afghanite crystal on a calcite matrix with microcrystalline pyrite. The afghanite, which has exceptional color, measures 1.3 cm. It fluoresces a bright creamy yellow under LW UV. This is the finest small afghanite specimen which I have seen. No damage. 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm.

Lovely specimen of small lavender apatite crystals covering quartz crystals on matrix. The apatite has excellent luster and color. The largest quartz crystal measures 1.5 cm. No damage. 9.8 x 6.1 x 4.9 cm.

Looking very similar to "moor's-head" elbaite from Elba Island, this is a fine miniature from Burma! The main crystal measures 2.7 cm and is doubly-terminated. 8.3 x 6.9 x 5.1 cm.

The second of my specimens from this new find, pale yellow-green clusters of adamite to 2.8 cm are on a limonitic matrix. Except for the crystal form, this specimen is very similar to the adamite from Ojuela. Unlike most of the new specimens, this one also has isolated, prismatic crystals of adamite present. Fluorescent. 8.9 x 6.3 x 5.7 cm.

Excellent specimen of gemmy, translucent purplish-red sapphire. The crystal group is 2.4 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm, and shows a schiller effect under strong light. The sapphire fluoresces a bright red and the matrix fluoresces a bright white under LW UV. No damage. 5.4 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm.

Deep green, translucent to transparent crystals of demantoid from Iran. Minor edge wear. 3.3 x 2.3 x 1.3 cm.

Superb, light blue gem crystal of aquamarine with red needle inclusions of tantalite-Mn. The crystal has a sharp, modified frosted termination. 5.2 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm.

Gem cluster of peridot with sharp terminations and frosted surfaces. Excellent color and form. 4.3 x 3.7 x 3.3 cm.

Gem crystal of peridot with a sharp termination and frosted surfaces. The main crystal is 5.1 cm in length. Excellent color and form. 5.3 x 3.3 x 2.6 cm.