Calcite

Apple green translucent crystal with good luster. Minor showings of graphite on the lower portion of the crystal. A great compliment to a suite of minerals from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania.

A large tanzanite crystal measuring 6.5cm in length and 3.8 cm in width! The color ranges from a deep translucent blue in the center/bottom of the crystal to a combination blue and white around the balance of the crystal. A clear 1.2 cm quartz crystal sitting on the front edge of the tanzanite crystal provides added aesthetics. This specimen is from Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mts., Simanjro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania.

Attractive grouping of sky blue crystals. Good luster. Individual crystals up to 1.8 cm in length. This specimen is from Sylvania, Ohio.

Three well formed deep red garnets in a black schist matrix. The garnet crystals are each approximately 3.5 x 3.5cm. This specimen is from Markstay area, Awrey Township, Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada.

A largercognac color twinned crystal sits perfectly, with a small accompanying crystal at it’s base, on a thin layer of matrix. Crystal faces are razor sharp. There is no damage on this specimen. The luster is great. This is a quality specimen from Elmwood Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA.