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Specimen: Standard Gallery: Standard
Olmiite on matrix
Olmiite on matrix
N Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, Republic of South Africa
Tourmaline Var. Elbaite
Tourmaline Var. Elbaite
Kunar Province, Afganistan
Zoisite Var. Tanzanite
Zoisite Var. Tanzanite
Arusha, Merelani, Tanzania
Wulfenite
Wulfenite
Wulfenite from Villa Ahumada, Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
Zoisite Var. Tanzanite
Zoisite Var. Tanzanite
Merelani Mine, Lelatema Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Lapis Lazuli (polished and carved)
Lapis Lazuli (polished and carved)
Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Quartz, Wolframite, Apatite

Quartz, Wolframite, Apatite

sold
Locality
Panasquiera, Portugal
Minerals
Quartz
Dimensions
6.1 x 2.3 xv 3 cm
Size class
Small Cabinet
SID
APATITE7

I bought this directly from famous mathematician and world class mineral collector Steve Smale. It had been in his collection for over 20 years, and exhibits the kind of contrast and aesthetics he likes. the white and black elements work well together. No damage besides the small nub of Wolframite on the opposite side of the quartz crystal (also covered in apatites). 

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