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Olmiite on matrix
Olmiite on matrix
N Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, Republic of South Africa
 Sphalerite on Quartz
Sphalerite on Quartz
Shuikoushan Lead/Zinc Mine, Chaling, Hunan Province, China
 Acanthite
Acanthite
Imiter, Atlas Mountains, Morocco
 Corundum Var. Sapphire
Corundum Var. Sapphire
Balangoda, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
 Apophyllite with Scolecite
Apophyllite with Scolecite
Jalisgoan, near Jalgoan, Maharashtra State, India
 Dioptase
Dioptase
Altyn-Tyube, Karagandy Oblast, Kazakhstan
Corundum (var. Sapphire) in Schist

Corundum (var. Sapphire) in Schist

sold
Locality
Zazafotsy Quarry (Amboarohy), Ihosy District, Horombe Region, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar
Minerals
Corundum
Dimensions
3.7 x 4.5 x 2.3 cm
Size class
Miniature
SID
CORUNDUM1

I got this piece in a large lot about 6 years ago. I recently raided the stash, as these are no longer on the market. Two neatly perched sapphires are "nesting," on calcite in a black, shiny Schist. They are in good shape, with a minor abrasion on a corner of the larger crystal (hard to see). Great color for this location.

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