Purveyors of Fine Specimens, Gem Crystals, And Rare Gemstones

Excellent twinned crystal of very gemmy, pale yellow-green spodumene. The crystal fluoresces a deep salmon color under LW UV. Some minor edge wear, otherwise in excellent condition. 14.3 x 2.9 x 2.7 cm.

Gem quality elbaite scepter with pink core.  5.2 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm.

From the type locality, this is a large specimen of translucent brazilianite crystals measuring to 6.4 cm. The crystal surfaces are somewhat rough, but the crystal form is good. Fluoresces a pale yellow under LW UV. 9.8 x 8.1 x 6.7 cm.

Beautiful topaz and quartz specimen. The 5.6 cm topaz has an interesting etched termination. The smoky quartz has been reattached to the topaz. 8.1 x 6.7 x 4.6 cm.

Unheated bicolor crystal of tanzanite. Fine termination and color, with all three pleochroic colors visible (red, blue and violet.) 40 carats. 2.3 x 1.6 x 0.9 cm.

Large, nicely colored sharp crystal on and albite and muscovite matrix from this classic California locality. The morganite measures 5.0 x 3.6 cm and has some transparent, gemmy areas. This is an older specimen from the late 1970's or early 1980's. Ex. Roland Reed and Chuck Houser. 7.6 x 7.4 x 3.7 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.

Older, stout cluster of fine blue aquamarine. The aqua crystals have an interesting shape, with flat, lustrous prism faces on the front, and parallel growth faces on the reverse. Ex. Larry Conklin. Very minor edge wear. 7.0 x 5.7 x 3.3 cm.