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Acanthite
Imiter, Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Acanthite
Acanthite
Imiter, Atlas Mountains, Morocco
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Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
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Opal (polished)
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Jalisco, Mexico
Serandite with Aegirine
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Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
Sapphire in Schist

Sapphire in Schist

sold
Locality
Zazafotsy Quarry (Amboarohy), Ihosy District, Horombe Region, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar
Minerals
Corundum
Dimensions
6.5 x 5.8 x 5 cm
Size class
Small Cabinet
SID
SAPPHIRE1

This is an unusually large polychrome Sapphire crystal, still embedded in its Schist matrix. The Sapphire is an impressive 2.8 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm. There are two minor sapphires on the back right side that each are about 1.5 cm the crystals actually form with a calcite 'jacket,' within the schist. The prominent crystal is an attractive blend of purple and pink. As is common with this deposit, some aspects of the Corundum crystals intergrow with the schist (hence the black spot on the front corner). this material hasn't been available on the market for about 4 years. I personally exposed the primary crystal as only a small portion was originally showing. It sold immediately 4 years ago, and I recently got it back as part of a large trade. 

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