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Here, finally is a new list with some of my favorite water clear crystals and it shouldn't be too long before I will have another new list to go. The next new list will have some choice thumbnails but in the meantime, I hope you enjoy this one.


Last Updated: Feb. 22, 2003.

 


5-1 TOURMALINE

Cruzeiro Mine, M.G. Brazil (7.8x8cm - 88.8 carats) Sharply terminated rich green flawless crystal except for a light veil about 2.5 cm below termination. Very aesthetic crystal!

$1,375.00


5-2 TANZANITE SOLD
Merelani Hills, Tanzania (24 x 18 x 8mm - 40.4 carats) Opulently colored purple blue dichroic crytsal with brilliant luster and a slightly twinned complex sharp termination. An extremely fine specimen.
$985.00

5-4 SPHALERITE

Santander, Spain (3.8x2.8x2.4cm - 216.5 carats) Deep Orange complex crystal with clean areas.

$205.00

5-5 TOURMALINE SOLD
Oyo, Nigeria (3.5x2.8x.8cm - 49.46 carats) Flawless pink-orange complex terminated blocky crystal

$900.00

5-6 TOURMALINE
S.W. Yunnan Province, China (4.8x.8cm - 30 carats) Exquisite flawless bicolor crystal with a complex termination and the color break exactly in the center. This came from a rough dealer 12 years ago and was the only one he had as the prices went through the roof.

$1,375.00

5-7 BERYL SOLD
M.G., Brazil (3.8x1.2x.9cm - 43.75 carats) nearly colorless etched d/t crystal with a .8cm bubble that traverses a little over half the length of the crystal like a carpenter's level, rare and unique. You can just make out the bubble on the right of the picture.

$250.00

5-8 BERYL, AQUAMARINE SOLD
Dassu, Baltistan, Pakistan (8x.7x.6cm - 54.69 carats) Flawless 'Bic Pen' tapered termination light blue crystal,. These were snapped up by collectors ten years ago when a handful were found.
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$1,200.00

5-9 ZOISITE
Alchuri, Pakistan (11x1.8x.8cm - 181.55 carats) Fabulous large crystal with complex etched termination, light green and dichroic and although it is transparent, it is not cuttable. Fabulous crystalrigin, color (size)
$3,300.00

5-10 TOURMALINE
Paroon, Kunar, Afghanistan (14.5x2.5x2cm - 420 carats) Magnificent Indicolite cat's eye crystal, doubly terminated shimmering crystal with a pronounced curve. Rare and choice!
$3,900.00

5-11 CHRYSOBERYL
Collatina, Espirito Santos, Brazil (3x2x2cm - 174.4 carats) There is a perfect transparent 2x1.5cm sixling attached to 3 other crystals. Rare and much in demand by collectors.
$2,000.00

5-12 BERYL, AQUAMARINE
Dassu, Baltistan, Pakistan (5.5x2.8x2cm - 365 carats) Awesome totally FLAWLESS Aquamarine with a pinacoidal termination. Rarely found this large and clean.

$4,500.00

5-13 EMERALD

Laghman Province, Afghanistan (1.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm - 35.1 carats) A very interesting crystal from a new Emerald locality. It looks like two tabular crystals slightly offset from each other. Looks much better in person, couldn't get a good photo.

$395.00

5-14 GARNET, HESSONITESOLD

Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec (1.5x2x1.8 cm - 64.44 carats) Brilliant orange transparent crystal with attached small twin. The color and clarity are outstanding and there is a large flawless area.

$775.00

5-16 BERYL, AQUAMARINESOLD

Drot-Balachi, Gilgit, Pakistan (4.3x2.7x2 cm - 226.25 carats) One more fabulous, flawless Aqua with a skinny twin at the base and both crystals have crisp terminations, An absolute killer.

$2,300.00

5-17 SPINEL

Mogok Tract, Myanmar (Burma) 5x4x2.4 cm - 337.5 carats) Huge floater with a flattened octahedral shape, etched and holed, with good red color and luster. Floaters this large are very rare.

$850.00

5-18 DIASPORE SOLD
Yagatan, Mugla Province, Turkey (6x2.8x2cm 178.10 carats) Large facet grade elbow twin with strong pinkish to green color change. Not an aesthetic crystal in the normal sense but rare with high intrinsic value.
$1,450.00

5-19 EUCLASESOLD
Piamantina, M.G., Brazil (3.8x3.3x1.7cm - 139,9 carats) A huge facet grade light yellow crystal. Some matrix on the rear of the base of the crystal. Very rare in this size
$1,875.00

5-20 TOURMALINE
Oyo, Nigeria (3.6x1.5cm - 123.30 carats) Flawless with slight veil at the base. The slightly yellow-green complex termination. Perfect crisp crystal.

$1,950.00

5-21 TOURMALINE
Barras de Salinas, Brazil (9.5x2.5x2cm - 405 carats) Absolutely unique reverse watermelon semi sceptered cat's eye crystal. Shimmering pink with a green core. The most distinctive cat's eye crystal I've ever seen.
$975.00

5-22 AXINITE
Polar Urals, Russia (4.5x3x.9cm - 94.57 carats) Doubly terminated ultra sharp crystal with brilliant luster and a minute ding that is not readily noticable.
$550.00

5-23 DANBURITE
Anjhanabonoina, Madagascar (5.5x3x2cm - (5.5x3x2cm - 322.5 carats) Super rare rich golden amber crystal with a Topaz-like complex termination.
$1,750.00

5-24 SPODUMENE
Mawi, Laghman Province, Afghanistan (11x4.8x3.5cm - 2285 carats) Huge perfectly formed light yellow crystal with brilliant luster and a perfect termination that is very lightly etched and is 2/3 facetable. A killer Spod.
$1,450.00

5-26 SCAPOLITE
Tanzania (5.5x3.4x2.3cm - 430 carats) Extra fine yellow crystal with a lightly etched irregular termination and the base has fine crystal growth lines. Unusually large flawless crystal with high intrinsic value.
$1,400.00

5-27 TOPAZSOLD
Shigar, Pakistan (3.5x4x2.8cm - 450 carats) Ahuge blocky razor-sharp crystal that is a very deep orangey brown and eyeclean except for a couple of nearly transparent veils. Extra large fine crystal!

$650.00

5-28 TOPAZSOLD
Apaligun, Pakistan (6x3x2.5cm - 462 carats) Another super crystal with unusual crystal structure, adamantine luster and is a deep champagne color.
$765.00

5-25 SPODUMENE
Kanthua, Kunar, Afghanistan (10x5.5x2.3cm - 1590 carats) Perfect crystal with fabulous and rare deep blue-green color. The color might alter in ultraviolet light, I've kept it protected from bright light.
$1,500.00

5-29 TOPAZ SOLD
Gilgit, Pakistan (4x4x4cm - 587 carats) This crystal is deep orange-brown, flawless, no veils. Gorgeous color.
$985.00

5-30 TOPAZ
Northern Areas, Pakistan (6.5x4.2x4.2cm - 1050 carats) If you love etched crystals, as I do, then you'll love this one, a very bright orangey color with fantastic etch patterns on all surfaces and appears to be doubly terminated. A killer!
$1,110.00

5-31 SPINEL
Mogok, Myanmar (3x2.5x2cm - 115.75 carats) A very lustrous deep red irregular floater and etched. Very rare and choice.
$595.00

5-32 DIOPSIDE
Merelani, Tanzania (3.5x2.5x1.9cm - 139.7 carats) A wonderful doubly terminated apple green crystal with gorgeous color and perfect luster. Sweet crystal
$1,200.00

5-33 ZOISITE
Alchuri, Pakistan (4x1.2x.5cm - 45 carats) Light khaki green tongue-shaped terminated crystal with good transparency, brilliant luster and discernible dichroism.
$810.00

5-34 ENSTATITE SOLD
Merelani, Tanzania (3 x 1.8 x 1 cm - 50.7 carats) Irregular flawless coffee colored crystal of this rare mineral, piece better in person.
$210.00

5-35 BERYL, AQUAMARINESOLD
Dassu, Balkistan, Afghanistan (4.4x2.7x2.3cm 263 carats) Flawless crystal with a complex termination and slight etching on the secondary faces of the termination. Killer Aqua!
$2,700.00

5-36 TOPAZ
Wolodarsk, Ukraine (9.8 x 6 x 4 cm - 1660 carats) Wonderfully etched crystal from a classic location for etched crystals, Has some needle inclusions and is very clean.
$1,300.00

5-37 SAPPHIRE
Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (5.1 x 2.5 cm - 176.7 carats) A very large yellow dipyramid crystal with good bright luster and some transparency. A large and magnificent specimen.
$1,950.00

5-38 TOURMALINE
Raikut, Kashmir, Pakistan (4.2 x 2.1 x 1 cm - 113.6 carats) Tricolor non gemmy crystal - sky blue tip, golden yellow and celery green with high luster and a dull complex termination.
$475.00

5-39 SAPPHIRE SOLD
Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (7 x 4 x 3.5 cm - 570 carats) Huge color zoned deep blue crystal with one termination foreshortened which shows a sky blue silky color that contrasts the deep bands of Sapphire blue. A truly outstanding specimen.
$3,750.00

5-40 TSAVORITE
Merelani Hills, Tanzania (4.5 x 3.5 cm - 325 carats) Very large vibrant green crystal with high luster and some graphite on a couple of the faces. Nearly complete crystal - a killer.
$3,500.00

5-41 SAPPHIRE, GEUDA
Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (7.3 x 1.7 cm - 165.2 carats) A vaseline yellow perfect dipyramid with a slightly alluvial surface. Unusually large crystal and very very clean with a slightly opalescent look.
$1,100.00

5-42 RHODOCROSITE. PERU SOLD
Huallapon, Pasto Bueno. Peru (2.7 x 1 cm - 30.2 carats) Glorious pink-red complex terminated crystal that is very crisp and no damage to this exceptional crystal.
$ 625.00

5-43 TOURMALINE, MUSHROOM
Mogok Tract, Myanmar (3 x 3.5 cm - 39 grams) One of the classic mushrooms with the pink botryoidal cap growing off a Schorl crystal to actually make it a scepter of sorts. A perfectly balanced aesthetic piece.
$445.00

5-44 ROSE QUARTZSOLD

Minas Gerais, Brazil (4.2x3.5 cm - 95.8 carats) An extremely aesthetic flower crowing out of a smaller flower, very bright and shiny and a killer specimen.

$350.00

5-45 QUARTZSOLD
Minas Gerais, Brazil (7 x 3 x 3 cm - 400 carats) The picture does not capture the beauty of this crystal. It is a clear light smoky color with transparent green Tourmaline pencils thru the base and one traversing 2/3rds of the crystal. Can be displayed much better than I pictured it.

$285.00

5-46 RHODOCROSITESOLD
Hotazel, South Africa (3x1.5x1.2cm - 28.6 carats) Gorgeous red-orange triplet crystal that is flawless with three perfect terminations, super luster and no damage.
$400.00

5-47 QUARTZ, CITRINE
Minas Gerais, Brazil (13 x 7 x 5 cm - 2555 carats) Wonderful lemon yellow natural Citrine crystal with a super crisp termination. The base is opaque and is partially a contact, the termination is mostly facet grade. The color is scrumptious.
$975.00

5-48 QUARTZSOLD
Miram Shah, S. Waziristan, Pakistan (12.7 x 8.5 x 1.8 cm - 1340 carats) Exceptional Faden Quartz 'flying wing' shaped crystal with high luster and interesting striated growth patterns.
$545.00


 

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