African Specimen

"Pocket of pink" Lovely specimen of Cobaltoan Calcite. Speckles of gemmy Cobaltoan Calcite with a lovely central pocket for display.
(74 x 40 x 60mm) 214grams

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"Fist of Green" Magnificent specimen of gemmy green Dioptase.
(74 x 84 x 58mm) 461grams.

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"Cloud of Azure" Beautiful specimen of botroidal Azurite with a magnificent blue color with a touch of Malachite.
(96 x 65 x 28mm) 389grams.

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"Twin Pillars" Beautiful twin Brandberg Schorl pillar formations on a bed of feldspar. Very unique.
(79 x 50 x 51mm) 80 grams.
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"Chasm of blue" Unique specimen of Blue Chalcedony, the delicate formation nestled in the host rock.
(69 x 56 x 46mm) 193grams.



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"Nest of green and white" Beautiful and unique specimen of Brandberg Prehnite Quartz. This specimen is a geode shape with gemmy Prehnite nestled inside. (55 x 36 x 20mm) 39 grams.

"Landscape of Blue" Uniquely patterned Chrysocolla specimen on a very light base. Gives a feeling of a meadow below a cliff.



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"Oyster of Quartz" Uniquely placed prehnite surprise in a Quartz geode almost resembling an oyster clutching its pearl. (102 x 96 x 23mm) 213 grams.

Prehnite is an inosilicate of calcium and aluminium . Prehnite crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system, and most often forms as stalactitic or botryoidal aggregates, with only just the crests of small crystals showing any faces, which are almost always curved or composite, in this specimen almost gemmy.

"Castle of Aqua" This magnificent specimen of Aquamarine, with pillars of stunning blue from Madagascar invokes the true mystery and imagination of this gorgeous mineral. (99 x 90 x 53mm) 222 grams.

This beautiful gem receives its coloring from trace amounts of ferrous iron. Its hues range can range from blueish green, blue-green, greenish blue, to deep blue, and its tones can vary from very light to moderately dark.

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"Blueberry snack " uniquely stunning specimen of Chrysocolla (55 x 30 x 10mm) 14 grams.

Chrysocolla has a cyan (blue-green) color and is a minor ore of copper, having a hardness of 2.5 to 7.0. It is of secondary origin and forms in the oxidation zones of copper ore bodies. Associated minerals are quartz, limonite, azurite, malachite, cuprite, and other secondary copper minerals. It is typically found as botryoidal or rounded masses and crusts, or vein fillings. Because of its light color, it is sometimes confused with turquoise.



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"Spotted green leaf " unique specimen of Polished Malachite (56 x 35 x 13mm) 69 grams.

Malachite often results from the weathering of copper ores, and is often found with azurite (Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2), goethite, and calcite. Except for its vibrant green color, the properties of malachite are similar to those of azurite and aggregates of the two minerals occur frequently. Malachite is more common than azurite and is typically associated with copper deposits around limestones, the source of the carbonate.

"Stone behind the mask " stunning specimen of Labradorite (95 x 50 x 22mm) 278 grams.

Labradorite occurs in mafic igneous rocks and is the feldspar variety most common in basalt and gabbro. The uncommon anorthosite bodies are composed almost entirely of labradorite.[4] It also is found in metamorphic amphibolites and as a detrital component of some sediments. Common mineral associates in igneous rocks include olivine, pyroxenes, amphiboles and magnetite.

"Into the deep " striking specimen of Chrysocolla (64 x 58mm) 175 grams.

Chrysocolla has a cyan (blue-green) color and is a minor ore of copper, having a hardness of 2.5 to 7.0. It is of secondary origin and forms in the oxidation zones of copper ore bodies. Associated minerals are quartz, limonite, azurite, malachite, cuprite, and other secondary copper minerals. It is typically found as botryoidal or rounded masses and crusts, or vein fillings. Because of its light color, it is sometimes confused with turquoise.

"Flecks of green " beautiful specimen of Libethenite (55 x 50 x 30mm) 160 grams.

Libethenite is found in oxidised zone of copper ore deposits. It is most often formed from weathering of phosphate rocks such as apatite, monazite, and xenotime.

"Blue above the canopy " beautiful specimen of Botryoidal Azurite (82 x 48 x 20mm) 237 grams.

Azurite is a soft, deep blue
copper mineral formed by
oxidised copper. Azurite is
named after the colour
'Azure and this deep blue
crystal is often found
alongside Malachite. It was
used to create a deep blue
pigment for painting by many
civilisations, including the
ancient Egyptians and the
Europeans during the Middle
Ages to the Renaissance.
Azurite was prized by the Mayans for developing their psychic abilities, and the Egyptians used it to aid spiritual communication.

"Ever changing Forest " gorgeous specimen of Fibrous Malachite (86 x 56mm) 236

Malachite has
been prized by other
civilisations for its beauty as
an ornamental gemstones -
the Russians even used
Malachite to create the
columns of a cathedral in St
Petersburg! Traders and
merchants in ancient times
wore malachite during
business deals and to attract
prosperity. In Italy, triangular
pieces of Malachite were
worn to ward off the Evil Eye.

"Pillar of Purple " beautiful specimen of Spirit Quartz (63 x 25mm) 49 grams.

These beautiful formations
are characterised by the
small points growing
outwards from the main
Quartz points. They are found
in South Africa, in white or
purple 'Amethyst ' varieties,
and sometimes even yellow
colours that comes from iron
staining.



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"The blue Viper " striking specimen of Blue Chalcedony (50 x 45 x 55mm) 187 grams.

Chalcedony is a
microcrystalline Quartz, and
is found in many different
colours and patterns.
Chalcedony has a number of
crystals grouped under it,
many of which will be very
familiar, including Agate,
Carnelian, Chrysoprase,
Aventurine, Bloodstone,
Jasper and Onyx.

"Time in the blue lagoon " exquisite specimen of Ajoite (32 x 30mm) 34 grams.

Ajoite is a rare copper crystal
that is named after Ajo in
Arizona where it was first
found in 1941. It is a blue
green coloured crystal, and
when found as an inclusion in
Quartz, is highly desirable.

"Beauty on the beachy shores " stunning specimen of Brandberg Black Tourmaline cluster (85 x 55 x 52mm) 256 grams.

Black Tourmaline is a variety
of Tourmaline known as
Schorl, and commonly forms
with other crystals including
Mica, Quartz and
Aquamarine.

"Delicate Spores of Blue " amazing specimen of Chrysocolla (80 x 38 x 23mm) 37 grams.

Chrysocolla has
long been regarded as a very
peaceful crystal, and has
been prized by Native
Americans as a powerful
healing stone and one that
increased the body's
resilience and resistance. The
Egyptians also prized it for its
protective and peaceful
energy, including the
Egyptian Queen Cleopatra.

"Purple Volcano " gorgeous specimen of Stichtite (45 x 39 x 30mm) 60 grams.

Stichtite on its own is a
pink/purple crystal that is
often found alongside green
Serpentine, and given the
name Atlantisite. After its
discovery in 1910, it was
named after the manager of
the mine where it was found.
Robert Sticht.

"Follow the Rainbows " stunning specimen of Labradorite (21 x 25 5mm) 13 grams.

Labradorite is a feldspar
which often has rainbow
coloured flashes, called
labradorescence. It is named
after Labrador, Canada,
where is was first found,
although it can be found in
many countries, including
Australia, the Adirondack
mountains in New York, and
most famously Madagascar.

"Slice of the Ocean " amazing specimen of Azurite Platelet (150 x 20mm) 460 grams.

Azurite is a soft, deep blue
copper mineral formed by
oxidised copper. Azurite is
named after the colour
'Azure and this deep blue
crystal is often found
alongside Malachite.

"Waking flower " beautiful specimen of Brandberg Amethyst (95 x 55 x 75mm) 268 grams.

Brandberg Amethyst can only
be found in location in the
world - the Goboboseb
mountains in Namibia. They
usually have a very deep
purple colouring, and are
often found in skeletal or
scepter forms, and
sometimes with fluid
inclusions (often commonly
referred to as enhydros).

"Dragon's head " unique specimen of Cobaltoan Calcite (85 x 55 x 32mm) 225 grams.

Cobalto Calcite, or Cobaltoan
Calcite, is a rare form of pink
Calcite, with the Cobalt giving
it the radiant pink colour.
Much of the good material on
the market at the moment is
coming from Morocco.
ALTERNATE NAMES
Aphrodite Stone, Cobaltoan
Calcite, Cobalt Calcite.

"Being nosey " beautiful specimen of Blue Chalcedony (120 x 85 x 50mm) 430 grams.

Chalcedony is a
microcrystalline Quartz, and
is found in many different
colours and patterns.
Chalcedony has a number of
crystals grouped under it,
many of which will be very
familiar, including Agate,
Carnelian. Chrysoprase,
Aventurine. Bloodstone.
Jasper and Onyx.

"Here's looking at you " unique specimen of Polished Malachite (51 x 34 x 12mm) 91 grams.

Currentiy mucn OI tne
Malachite coming onto the
market is from the
Democratic Republic of the
Congo. Malachite was well
loved by the Egyptians - they
used it extensively in
jewellery and carvings. It is
even mentioned in their
hieroglyphs as being
essential to their gods.

"Mossy Grove " beautiful specimen of Libethenite (80 x 65 x 25mm) 40 grams.

Libethenite is found in the oxidized zone of copper ore deposits. It is most often formed from the weathering of phosphate rocks such as apatite, monazite, and xenotime.There have been no confirmed findings of primary libethenite, although a probable case has been reported.

"Green Lips " beautiful specimen of Polished Malachite (52 x 26 x 10mm) 40 grams.

Malachite is a copper minera
and one of the first to be use(
as an ore of copper, although
this is much less common
today it is one of the most
commonly faked crystals;
usually made from resin or
clays, although fakes are
usually fairly easy to spot.

"All about balance " beautiful specimen of Cobaltoan Calcite (95 x 55 x 45mm) 268 grams.

Cobalto Calcite, or Cobaltoan
Calcite, is a rare form of pink
Calcite, with the Cobalt giving
it the radiant pink colour.
Much of the good material on
the market at the moment is
coming from Morocco.
ALTERNATE NAMES
Aphrodite Stone, Cobaltoan
Calcite, Cobalt Calcite

"Another world " superb specimen of Chrysocolla (40 x 30 x 13mm) 20 grams.

Chrysocolla is a copper
silicate crystal often found
alongside Malachite and
Azurite. It is a very popular
gemstone in the USA, and
bears a strong resemblance
to turquoise, with its shades
of bright blue:green.

"Nest of blue " beautiful specimen of Blue Chalcedony (45 x 50 x 50mm) 232 grams.

Sometimes all we need is a bit of space to become beautiful.

Chalcedony is a
microcrystalline Quartz, and
is found in many different
colours and patterns.
Chalcedony has a number of
crystals grouped under it,
many of which will be very
familiar, including Agate,
Carnelian. Chrysoprase,
Aventurine. Bloodstone.
Jasper and Onyx.