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RC-206
Quartz var. Amethyst
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5.61 ct.
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None

6.5 x 3.1 x 3.0 cm
Amititlan, Guerrero, Mexico

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Description: Striated, yet glassy, the sharp faces of these amethyst crystals draw the eye inward to examine the four distinct grape-colored phantoms. All told, there are at least 18 crystals over 1 cm on this piece, clustering around the main crystal in balanced arrangement. The specimen has been paired with a lovely purple amethyst gemstone. Custom lucite base for specimen.

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RC-208
Bastnäsite
SOLD

2.12 ct.
Zagi Mtn., Pakistan
None

2.8 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm
Zagi Mtn., Pakistan

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Description: A large, doubly-terminated bastnäsite crystal perches diagonally on crystallized orthoclase (var. adularia). Due to its positioning on the matrix, the crystal form can be admired from all angles. Complete and undamaged. A 2.12 ct. bastnäsite gemstone completes the display worthy of any museum showcase.

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RC-205
Tourmaline - bi-color
$8500

10.22 ct.
Himalaya Mine, California
None

10.2 x 3.0 x 2.8 cm
Himalaya Mine, California

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Description: Purple lepidolite accents the rich pink and olive green hues of this especially gemmy, doubly-terminated tourmaline from the famous Himalaya Mine. The fantasy cut gemstone perfectly matches the tourmaline and has very few eye-visible inclusions.

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RC-211
Scapolite
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14.27 ct.
Merelani Hills, Tanzania
None

6.1 x 3.6 x 3.0 cm
Badakhshan, Afghanistan

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Description: Purple scapolite on matrix with good luster and rich saturation. Need we say more? We could tell you about the eye-clean 14.27 ct. gemstone, but the picture speaks for itself.

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RC-201
Scapolite
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14.27 ct.
Merelani Hills, Tanzania
None

4.0 x 2.1 cm
Darra-i-Pech, Afghanistan

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Description: An alternative to the above display, we've paired a single crystal of purple scapolite showing rich color and luster with our well-cut, eye-clean scapolite gemstone with good brilliance

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RC-202
Garnet var. Grossular
$7500

5.83 ct.
Jeffrey Mine, Canada
None

5.4 x 4.2 x 3.0 cm
Jeffrey Mine, Canada

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Description: Numerous transparent grossular crystals lie isolated on a bed of prismatic yellowish-green diopside. Sharply formed and striated, garnets from the Jeffrey Mine are considered to be arguably the finest gem grossulars in the world. The gemstone has few eye-visible inclusions and is of good size for the locality.

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RC-209
Brazilianite
$2000

2.63 ct.
Linópolis, Brazil
None

5.5 x 4.7 x 3.3 cm
Linópolis, Brazil

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Description: A gorgeous cluster of lustrous, transparent brazilianite crystals on a matrix of minor muscovite and albite. Several of the crystals, including the largest example (4.0 cm), are doubly-terminated. The yellow-green brazilianite cut stone matches the specimen quite well and adds flash and appeal to a wider audience.

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RC-207
Phosphophyllite
$7250

1.02 ct.
Unificada de Potosi, Bolivia
None

3.0 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm
Unificada de Potosi, Bolivia

– ex Peter Bancroft specimen

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Description: A bright, gem-quality sea-foam green twinned phosphophyllite crystal is accented with a cut stone with a unique cut. The specimen formerly belonged to the well-known mineralogist and author Peter Bancroft.

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RC-208
Topaz - Imperial
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2.97 ct.
Ouro Preto, Brazil
None

5.2 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm
Ouro Preto, Brazil

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Description: This bright, fiery orange topaz crystal has a full pinacoidal termination and sharp, lustrous faces. An equally lovely cut stone weighing 2.97 ct. completes this display.

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RC-210
Powellite
$5500

2.85 ct.
India
None

6.7 x 5.3 x 4.5 cm
Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India

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Description: An extraordinarily transparent and lustrous powellite crystal nestles among crystals of stilbite. Measuring 1.3 cm, the amber-colored powellite is lightly striated and gorgeous. If you've been looking for a superb example of this Indian mineral, pair it with a scintillating powellite cut stone for a world-class display.

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RC-204
Beryl var. Emerald
SOLD

1.52 ct.
Coscuez Mine, Colombia
None

7.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm
Coscuez Mine, Colombia

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Description: While the specimen has been sold, the un-enhanced emerald cut stone with few inclusions is available here.

About Rough & Cut Displays:

Few things surpass in beauty the natural crystals formed deep in the earth. Sometimes, however, the human touch transforms a piece of rough into a dazzling gem. Paired together, these natural wonders take on a new life of their own.

Finding the right match between a specimen and gemstone can be a time consuming process even with access to the Internet. Let us perform this service for you. We'll leverage our experience and dealer contacts to develop an attractive display at a reasonable price.

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