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A rare opportunity to own a crystal in the echelon of World Class.
Magnificent Bi-Color (Green & Blue) Aquamarine Beryl
from Karur, Tamil Naadu (India)
12 x 9.5 cms
10,125 carats
One of the largest individual crystals ever found in India
this 10,000+ carat Terminated Aquamarine exhibits exceptional
clarity across its barrel and a dynamic, etched termination that illuminates spectacularly. Price on request (2.02 kg, 4.75 lbs)
A Forest of Blue
Primary minerals: Pentagonite on miniature Heulandite
Matrix: Heulandite on Basalt
Dimensions: 4"x5" total matrix size
Location: Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Year of discovery: 2010
Details & Highlights: The largest cluster of Pentagonite ever found.
The finest Pentagonite specimen available on the planet.
It has been on display at the Gargoti Mineral Museum
& featured at the Tucson Gem & Mineral Society Main Show.
This piece is one of, perhaps the, finest representation of the mineral
species existent. A world-class piece suitable for public display.
Primary minerals: Green Apophyllite on Miniature Stilbite
Matrix: Basalt
Dimensions: 2.75" x 2.25" total matrix size, Apophyllite crystal 1"
Location: Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
Year of discovery: 2014
Details & Highlights: Wings of green Apophyllite bloom in a nearly-symmetrical flower of perfect hue, termination and balance perched on a base of miniature Stilbite. Details include a columnar 'bridge' formation of Stilbite creating an supporting arch for the Apophyllite. Displays confidently on matrix three ways, vertically, at a 45 degree angle and in a 'teacup' pose, each featured in the video.
Primary minerals: Heulandite with Stilbite & Chalcedony
Dimensions: Main Crystal is 2" tall
Location: Savda, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
Discovered: 2014
Details & Highlights: A massive, perfect 2-inch freestanding translucent Peach-Pink Heulandite crystal at the center of this complex combination piece contrasts spectacularly with Stilbite and Blue Chalcedony.
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Primary minerals: Multi Terminated Aquamarine
Dimensions: 3.75" x 1" x 1", 3.4 oz.
Location: Vietnam
Details & Highlights: This next-level Aquamarine crystal is from Vietnam. It is 3.75 inches tall, 1 inch wide and weighs 3.4 oz. At least five terminations create a mesmerizing finish to this top-shelf fine mineral specimen. It contains one restoration, executed by the most respected mineral laboratory on Earth.
'Crossed Spears' - A Drama in Stone
Primary minerals: Calcite, Stilbite, Chalcedony
Dimensions: Spears 2" & 2.2" long
Location: Savda Quarry, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
Details & Highlights: A pair of crossed Calcite-tipped spears of exceptionally
thin Chalcedony. A pierced shield of lustrous Stilbite scatters smaller,
exceptionally gemmy, Stilbite crystals across the scene. A lot of drama plays out
within this perfect small cabinet piece from Savda Quarry, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India.
Get one or give one, you just might start something.
Primary minerals: Pentagonite with Calcite on miniature Heulandite
Matrix: Heulandite on Basalt
Dimensions: 4"x5" total matrix size
Location: Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Year of discovery:- 2012
Details & Highlights: One of a handful of fully terminated
Pentagonite crystals featuring arms overgrown by
miniature cubic crystals of Calcite that have ever been found.
Primary minerals: Beryl var. Heliodor
Matrix: Miniature Stilbite and Chalcedony Dimensions:
Dimensions: 1.25" x 1 " x 2.5"
Location: Karur, Tamil Nadu, India
Details & Highlights: Heliodor is an exceptionally rare form of Beryl, the same mineral as Emerald & Aquamarine. Deep natural etching throughout this gem quality crystal create an endlessly compelling visual presentation. It stands 2.5 inches tall and weighs 3 oz. Karur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Primary minerals: Amethyst
Dimensions: 3.5"x3.75"
Location: Karur, Tamil Nadu, India
Discovered: 2010
Details & Highlights: This symphony of Amethyst from central South India features multiple crystal growth habits: elestial, crowns, chisels, scepters and more. Complete translucence back-lights perfectly to elevate an entire collection. Presents flat or stands as shown in video, sits as shown in stills with minor support.
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Get one or give one, you just might start something.
Get one or give one, you just might start something.
Primary Minerals: Apophyllite with Julgoldite
Matrix: Basalt
Dimensions: Overall 3" x 2.5"x1" tall Crystals from .25" to 1"
Location: Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, 2016
Details & Highlights: Spectacularly clear Apophyllite has protected the contacted Julgoldite on its basalt matrix for 66 million years in this rarely seen form.
These minerals crystallized in the basaltic cavities, formed from gas bubbles in lava flows. This one-of-a-kind piece combines an aesthetic and unique scientific specimen with a perfect small cabinet presentation that encourages further exploration.
Primary minerals: A perfect, translucent Stellerite Crystal
Matrix: Miniature Stilbite and Chalcedony Dimensions:
Dimensions: 2' x 2" x 2.25" Tall, Stilbite 1.25"
Location: Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Year of discovery: 2012
Details & Highlights: A perfect, translucent crystal of the rare mineral Stellerite.
A singularly unique display specimen.
The complex matrix of gemmy miniature Stilbite on an exquisitely detailed reef
of intricate Chalcedony is a visual adventure all its own.
A truly Museum-quality piece in the defining crystal habit of the species.
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Get one or give one, you just might start something.
Primary minerals: Twin Cavansite crystals over Heulandite
Matrix: Basalt
Dimensions: 2.25" x 1.75" x 1"
Location: Wagholi Quarries, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Discovered: 2016
Details & Highlights: Stunning twin Cavansite crystals overgrew the Heulandite on this spectacular piece from the legendary Wagholi Quarries, Pune, Maharashtra, India (2016). This perfectly trimmed specimen stands alone on its basalt base matrix.
A definitive aesthetic specimen.
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