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MD-177597 - Johachidolite - - Archived Pein Pyit (Painpyit), Mogok, Sagaing District, Mandalay Division, Burma (Myanmar) miniature, 3.5 x 3.0 x 1.6 cm.
3.5 x 3.0 x 1.6 cm. Johachidolite is a calcium aluminum borate and this specimen is an incredible rarity of size and stature that makes it among the more important rare species specimens from this part of the world. This crystal is exceptionally large. Ex. William Larson Collection.
MZTN-18 - Johachidolite - $ 1100 Pein Pyit, Mogok, Mandalay Div., Myanmar thumbnail, 2.3 x 2.0 x 1.6 cm ex. Martin Zinn
This is a very rare, calcium, aluminum, borate mineral species almost never see nin good crystals. A few small batches trickled out of Burma in 2007-2008 and were met with surprise and, of course, demand among rarities collectors leading to fairly high pricing at the time. The find has come and gone. I have seen in total only a few dozen specimens, all thumbnails but one, in the last 3 years. It is possible all came from the same pocket or series of small pockets, as they look identical in color and associations, making this a world class find of an extreme rarity normally relegated to the arena of "micros and reference specimens" only . These crystals, to 8 mm across, are perched on matrix and have good luster and translucence. The color is a rich, light, orangy brown. Purchased at Denver show, 2008, for $1200 from a European dealer, this is being offered (amortised) at less than the same price he paid then. It remains one of the larger and richer specimens we have seen
RARE08-2-92 - Johachidolite - $ 3500 SOLD Pein Pyit (Painpyit), Mogok, Sagaing District, Mandalay Division, Burma miniature, 3.5 x 3.0 x 1.6 cm ex. William Larson
Johachidolite is a calcium aluminum borate and this specimen is an INCREDIBLE rarity of size and stature that makes it among the more important rare species specimens from this part of the world. Previously known as simply grains or masses and described based on those habits, these crystals when first found and identified (after being first thought to be clinohumite) redefined the species. A crystal of 1 cm would be considered stellar. This crystal, which I am told is the largest found with any degree of crystal faces and form to it, is perhaps the largest good example of the species known to the market. It was taken out years ago in a parcel of gem rough (before the embargo) by William Larson and has been in his collection since, until exchanged to me. Larson has what is certainly the finest reference colleciton of Burmese minerals, from his many travels there for the gem business, and has given large suites of them to many museums. However, this was the best ofspecies he had been able to obtain.
TUC12-18 - Johachidolite - $ 1800 Pyant Gyi Mine, near Pein Pyit, Mogok Stone Tract, Burma thumbnail, 2.1 x 1.9 x 1.0 cm
A very rare example of this borate species, formerly known only from a few samples, mostly grains. This find in the gem district of Burma has produced world class examples of the species, for the first time. These two specimens came out from a small pocket found in 2006-2007, and are very hard to come by on the market today. This specimen shows a large crystal to 1.8 cm, very well displayed! By historical standards and for rarity points, it is significant for its size, color, and the sharp faces. ex. John Saul Collection
TUC12-19 - Johachidolite - $ 450 Pyant Gyi Mine, near Pein Pyit, Mogok Stone Tract, Burma thumbnail, 1.6 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm
A very rare example of this borate species, formerly known only from a few samples, mostly grains. This find in the gem district of Burma has produced world class examples of the species, for the first time. These two specimens came out from a small pocket found in 2006-2007, and are very hard to come by on the market today. This crystal shows faces, but is contacted on several sides as well. Nevertheless, by historical standards and for rarity points, it is significant for its size, color, and the sharp faces atop. ex. John Saul Collection All Content and Design ©1996-2010 The ArkenstonePowered by http://mineralwebsites.comBy-species Galleries | ||||||||||||||||
