Dioptase

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.

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.

Very attractive group of well crystallized copper with a black tenorite patina coating. This specimen is from the Cliff Mine, Keweenaw County, Michigan.

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.