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ge01 - Cuprite (SET) - $5200
Emke Mine, Onganja, Namibia
Miniature, 4.7 x 2.9 x 2.8 cm
GEM: 1.7 x 1.4 x 0.9 cm (9.19 carats)
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A superb miniature, with two very 3-dimensional crystals intergrown, and complete. When backlit strongly this cluster GLOWS with the same deep cherry red color that you see in this unusually large and clean cut gemstone. I paid $3000 for this large stone of SUPER quality, to make a wonderful set. I think the specimen is a value, as well. Together, they complement nicely in size.
ge03 - Rhodochrosite (SET) - (SOLD)
Capillitas Mine, Andalgala, Catamarca, Argentina
SMALL CABINET, 7.1 x 3.6 x 3.5 cm
GEM: 1.0 x 0.8 x 0.5 cm (3.55 carats)
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At one time, rhodochrosite stalagtites from Argentina were readily available at rocks shows around the country. Today, good ones with little damage and rich color are quickly disappearing from the market. This stalagtite has what you want as a specimen collector - very nice sharp crystal terminations along the outside. Inside, the stalagtite has nice richly colored, concentric growth lines, typical of the better pieces from this area. Some bruising present along the outside of the stalagtite on rear faces, but it displays well and is much better than what we normally see around. I recently found a nice cut stone for the locality - unusual because this material is mostly 100% opaque and a stone this large, with such translucency, is rare. The stone is valued at $150 (my cost) or more only but is a nice accent!
ge04 - Apatite (SET) - $4200
Cerro Mercado, Durango, Mexico
Miniature, 5.2 x 4.4 x 4.3 cm
GEM: 1.8 x 1.8 x 1.4 cm (25.5 carats)
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I love this set because its a rare instance to match the significance in both specimen and gem! The specimen is a superb example for this classic locale because it is large, complete, and very well colored. the gem is HUGE for what it is unusually clean, and is said to be by those who know more than I one of the best cut Mexican apatites. It is VERY impressive in person and look smor elike fluorite, for the color and clarity - you would not guess aapatite at first. And yet, the colors here are a dead-even match and i know the man who cut it. BOTH STONES ARE MORE GREEN IN PERSON< THAN YELLOW AS THEY APPEAR.
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