International Minerals 57
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A superb indicolite crystal from a recent find in the Kunar province. The crystal displays a striking natural form and is accompanied by a little white quartz at the base, providing a lovely contrast to its deep blue color. Particularly beautiful is the upper portion, which is exceptionally gemmy and richly saturated in color. Further down, the crystal gradually becomes darker, revealing a fascinating violet zone with an almost tanzanite-like appearance, before eventually turning opaque. This natural transition in color and transparency gives the crystal a great deal of character and makes it especially interesting to look at. Indicolites of this quality are rarely available, which makes this new-find specimen all the more special. A truly beautiful crystal with wonderful color zoning and excellent gem character.
Bulochi, Astore Distr., Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Size: 3.8 x 2.6 x 1 cm
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A rather rare rhodochrosite specimen from the pegmatites of Pakistan. Rhodochrosite from this locality has been almost unknown for many years, and even today only very small quantities have been found. The specimen features a well-developed rhombohedral crystal and is a complete floater, combining smooth, lustrous surfaces with areas of attractive stepped growth. This variation in surface texture gives the crystal a particularly interesting appearance. The thicker part of the crystal reveals an intense, open red color with a lovely gemmy quality, making it especially appealing when viewed through the crystal. A few small cleavelandite crystals at the lower front add a delicate contrast and are also in excellent, undamaged condition. A rare and very attractive Pakistani rhodochrosite, combining beautiful color with a well defined, natural crystal habit.
Ratnapura, Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka
Size: 4.1 x 1.3 x 0.9 cm
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A beautiful single sapphire crystal, measuring 4.1 cm in length. The crystal displays a lovely light blue color with a glassy appearance and a characteristic elongated, somewhat irregular crystal habit. Its natural shape gives it plenty of character, while the excellent transparency and delicate color make it particularly appealing. The crystal is completely undamaged and presents beautifully in its natural form. A fine sapphire crystal with a fresh color and an attractive, distinctive shape.
Kato Nevrokopi basin, Dráma, Macedonia Department, Greece
Size: 5.2 x 4 x 2.7 cm
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A very distinctive amethyst and smoky quartz scepter from Greece. The amethyst scepter is the clear highlight of this specimen, beautifully developed and fully crystallized all around. The underlying smoky quartz is only present as a small, rudimentary crystal, but this unusual formation gives the piece its characteristic scepter shape. The amethyst displays a complex crystal structure with excellent luster and a very attractive violet color. Toward the terminations, the color occasionally takes on a subtle smoky hue, adding a lovely touch of variation. The overall condition is very good, with only a few minor abrasions. An unusual and eye-catching scepter with beautiful luster, rich color and a particularly interesting crystal form.
Golconda Mine, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 5.8 x 1.9 x 1.6 cm
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A beautiful indicolite specimen that features a single, slender blue tourmaline accompanied by several smaller side crystals and a little crystallized lepidolite. The tourmaline displays a lovely, consistent blue color from bottom to top, giving the specimen a very harmonious appearance. The crystal is nicely lustrous and gemmy, with good transparency and a beautifully developed natural surface. It is completely undamaged and not repaired. A charming indicolite with a lovely color and a delicate, well-balanced composition.