Tanzanian Gem Crystals


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AU863 - Aquamarine $ 600 (=~ £ 480) SOLD
 Songea, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania
cabinet - 10 x 3.2 x 2.7 cm


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Aquamarine from Songea, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au863a.jpg] Aquamarine from Songea, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au863c.jpg] Aquamarine from Songea, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au863g.jpg]

Unusual, large single Aquamarine crystal from Songea. It has a wonderful mottled coloration of blues, whites, browns. Complete all around with uniform shape and smooth flat crystal faces.

AU845 - Tanzanite $ 500 (=~ £ 400) SOLD
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm


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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au845a.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au845c.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au845d.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au845e.jpg]

One of the most unusual Tanzanites I've ever owned. A colorless crystal with a zone of aqua blue/green.

AU867 - Feldspar var. Moonstone $ 200 (=~ £ 160) SOLD
 Namalulu, Tanzania
small cabinet - 8.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au867a.jpg] Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au867b.jpg] Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au867c.jpg] Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au867d.jpg]

New find of crystallized moonstone from Tanzania. Individual crystals to 5cm that display a satiny blue color when turned under lighting. This 'Schiller effect' of color is seen at different angles on the different crystals. These have been found here in the past, but this new find has much higher quality, porcelain-like lustrous crystals than those found previously. Moonstone crystals are rare!

AU864 - Feldspar var. Moonstone with Tourmaline $ 350 (=~ £ 280) SOLD
 Namalulu, Tanzania
miniature - 5 x 5 x 2.5 cm


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Feldspar var. Moonstone with Tourmaline from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au864a.jpg] Feldspar var. Moonstone with Tourmaline from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au864b.jpg] Feldspar var. Moonstone with Tourmaline from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au864f.jpg]

New find of crystallized moonstone from Tanzania. This specimen has bits of brown Dravite Tourmaline attached. Individual crystals to 3.8cm that display a satiny blue color when turned under lighting. This 'Schiller effect' of color is seen at different angles on the different crystals. These have been found here in the past, but this new find has much higher quality, porcelain-like lustrous crystals than those found previously. Moonstone crystals are rare!

LP680 - Spinel $ 75 (=~ £ 60) SOLD
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.3 x 2.3 x 2 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp680a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp680b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp680c.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp680d.jpg]

Single octahedral pink Spinel crystal from Tanzania. Has 5 good terminations with the bottom tip missing. Good color with areas of transparency.

LP743 - Spinel $ 150 (=~ £ 120)
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.8 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp743a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp743b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp743c.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp743d.jpg]

Large red octahedral Spinel crystal in white marble with golden mica.

AU605 - Spinel $ 275 (=~ £ 220)
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.3 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au605b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au605c.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au605d.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au605e.jpg]

Complete single octahedral red Spinel crystal in white marble. Translucent and 1.6cm wide.

AU607 - Spinel $ 275 (=~ £ 220)
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au607a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au607b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au607c.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au607d.jpg]

GLassy octahedral pink to red Spinel crystals in white marble. Great color with areas of transparency.

LP759 - Diopside (etched) $ 180 (=~ £ 144)
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.1 x 1.6 cm


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Diopside (etched) from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp759a.jpg] Diopside (etched) from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp759b.jpg] Diopside (etched) from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp759c.jpg] Diopside (etched) from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp759d.jpg]

Glassy green Diopside crystal with natural etched surface growth from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Complete all around and internally transparent.

AU667 - Prehnite $ 350 (=~ £ 280) SOLD
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au667a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au667b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au667c.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au667d.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au667g.jpg]

Large, toothy crystals of Prehnite forming a rounded cluster that is complete all the way around with just a bit of attached Graphite. As far a crystallized Prehnite goes (not botryoidal), these are some of the best in the world. This is an excellent example with great form, large crystals, and good translucency and color.

FM103 - Spessartine $ 200 (=~ £ 160) SOLD
 Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.1 x 1 x 0.9 cm


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Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm103a.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm103b.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm103c.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm103d.jpg]

Complete orange Spessartine crystal from recent small scale mining at this locality. A complete crystal with excellent transparency.

FM104 - Spessartine $ 200 (=~ £ 160)
 Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm


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Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm104a.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm104b.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm104c.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm104d.jpg]

Sharp orange Spessartine crystal from recent small scale mining at this locality. A complete crystal with slightly oblong form. Undamaged.

FM105 - Spessartine $ 250 (=~ £ 200)
 Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm105a.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm105b.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm105c.jpg]

Gemmy orange Spessartine crystal from recent small scale mining at this locality. A complete crystal with good color and gem zones. Minor edge chipping, otherwise undamaged.

FM107 - Spessartine $ 290 (=~ £ 232) SOLD
 Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.2 x 2.2 x 2 cm


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Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm107a.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm107b.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm107c.jpg]

Gemmy orange Spessartine crystal from recent small scale mining at this locality. A complete crystal with good color and gem zones. Minor edge chipping, otherwise undamaged.

AU859 - Spessartine $ 850 (=~ £ 680) SOLD
 Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au859a.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au859b.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au859c.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au859d.jpg]

Large, gemmy orange Spessartine crystal from recent small scale mining at this locality. A nearly complete crystal with damage at the bottom, otherwise complete all around. Weighs 400 carats with gem rough value.

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