Updated 3/16/2009 with NEW Beryl Specimens!
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EXCEPTIONAL BERYL VAR. MORGANITE!!
DEEPLY colored hexagonal crystal of Morganite! I
rarely come across Morganites with such
color intensity and this one leans just a bit towards the orangish tint of hot pink! The
largest
crystal is very glassy and pristine, measuring 6 cm in size. The smaller Morganite in the
back
terminated against matrix and is actually complete but with a frosted backside. To
the
right is a small bluish-green gem Tourmaline crystal. Overall, a very impressive specimen
with
more color than you'll find in 98% of all Afghani Morganite specimens and that's what
counts.
From Pech, Kunar Province of Afghanistan.
Measures 9 cm by 9 cm in total size.
Comes with a custom made acrylic base.
Currently in the Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $15,000
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MIN#B-2 NEW!
EXCEPTIONAL AND VERY RARE BERYL var.
AQUAMARINE!!
This stunning Aquamarine specimen is incredibly
rare! It looks like an Aqua from
Pakistan or possibly Brazil but it's actually an Aquamarine from California! Elongated
Aquamarines on matrix from San Diego County are so rare that this is the only specimen
I've seen or owned! This specimen was found by John Paige in the early 1990's and is
one of only a handful of matrix Aquamarines found in San Diego County. The crystal
itself measures over 5 cm in length (height) and also has a smaller 4.4 cm companion
crystal on the left side. Both are perfectly terminated and complete with no repairs
or damage. The small dip on the backside of the main crystal at the top is a natural
growth "dimple" where the crystal grew upwards around an inclusion. All crystal
faces
are complete with only a very slight etching present on three of the six in the hexagonal
structure. The large crystal is gemmy and transparent and its blue coloration, unlike
some other California Aquamarines, is stable. The matrix is composed of Albite clusters
and "layered" Feldspar. By the way, the top Aqua termination is 100% pure blue
glass
with smooth surfaces. This allows a good look deep into the center of the crystal itself.
All in all, a specimen that is both museum quality and a museum caliber rarity!
From the Adam's Rib Mine, Chihuahua Valley, Warner Springs
Dist., San Diego Co., California.
Measures 8.6 cm by 8.7 cm by 6 cm in size.
Ex. John Paige, Bill Larsen Mineral Collections
Currently in the Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $14,500
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MIN#B-3 NEW!
EXCEPTIONAL!!! Extraordinary cluster of Beryl var. Emerald crystals with Rutile!
Rarely does one fine such a large, aesthetic specimen of Emerald from North Carolina!
I've seen better specimens from the Rist Mine but they are all in museums or carry a
huge price tag. I was VERY fortunate to come across this specimen while in Tucson.
Not only is it aesthetic but it is dramatic. The crystals are all complete and either
terminated or rehealed on the terminations. There are no incomplete crystals here.
The fat Emerald crystal at the bottom sits on a small amount of Calcite matrix and
is accented by lustrous Rutiles around the base. It rises some 3.5 cm until it finds
an incredible 7 cm Emerald, which angles upwards and intersects with a smaller
3.3 cm Emerald which lends support to the entire arrangement. Both crystals are
incredibly smooth for a North Carolina specimen (usually etched) and are quite
gemmy with excellent color. The 7 cm crystal also has a facet-like termination
at top! There is one repair on the this crystal but it is literally invisible and I
challenge anyone to find it. I know where the crystal was professionally put back
together and even I can't see a line using a 10x loupe. Apparently the largest
Emerald naturally came apart in the pocket due to its size. This is a common
occurance with large gem crystals and in no way detracts from the specimen.
From the North American Emerald Mine (Rist Mine), Hiddenite,
North Carolina.
Measures 7.8 cm by 5.5 cm in total size.
Currently in the Kevin Ward Collection of American Classics
Price $28,500
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INCREDIBLE SCHEELITE with GOSHENITE
BERYL!!
Holy! What a Scheelite crystal this is!! Absolute
perfection with intense luster and an intense
orange that jumps out and grabs you! And if that weren't enough, the top portion of the
Scheelite
is completely gemmy! I can see down through the crystal to the matrix underneath. Sitting
along
side this incredible Scheelite is a 3.8 cm Goshenite crystal (colorless Beryl). The
Scheelite measures
3.3 cm in size so the two crystals are well matched. Both sit atop a matrix of frosted
Muscovite blades.
From Mt. Xuebaoding, Pingwu County, Sichuan Province of
China.
Measures 6.2 cm by 7.7 cm in size.
Ex. Steve Smale Mineral Collection
Currently in the Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $8500
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Beryl var. Aquamarine crystal
sitting atop bronze Muscovite blades!
Superb specimen featuring a lovely blue 4 cm
Aquamarine! The crystal is perfectly
terminated and VERY gemmy. I can read through the fattest portion of the crystal so
there is very little in the way of internal noise. No damage or contact to speak of
either.
From Nagar, Aliabad, Hunza Valley, Northern Areas of
Pakistan.
Measures 11.5 cm by 8.2 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved base.
Ex. Stuart Strife, David Schorsch Collections
Price $4850
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Beautiful pink Beryl var. Morganite on
Albite!
This pink crystal is complete all around with no
damage. The front and back faces
are glassy and clear while the outer faces along the top and sides are slightly matted.
The Albite matrix is clean and partially includes the top side of the crystal.
A lovely example of pink Beryl, measuring 5.4 cm in size!
From Peech, Kunar Province of Afghanistan.
Measures 6.0 cm by 8.8 cm by 4.3 cm in size
Comes with a custom made, engraved base.
Price $3500
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MIN#B-7 NEW!
Incredibly aesthetic specimen of GEM
Aquamarine crystals with Quartz on Microcline!
Both Aquas are crystal clear gemmy with a gorgeous blue coloration and sharp terminations!
From Shigar, near Skardu, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 6 cm by 5.9 cm in size.
Ex. Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $3500
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MIN#B-8 NEW!
Wow! Stunning bi-color Aqua-Morganite
crystals!
I can't recall seeing a deeper colored Aqua-Morganite in the elongated hexagonal
crystal habit! Both crystals (large and small) are doubly terminated with gemmy,
cats-eye like Aqua blue tips and pastel pink, translucent Morganite interiors. The
backside of the crystal grew against white Albite matrix which is still in place. I've
offered elongated bi-color Beryls before but nothing of this size and color intensity.
From SW Buspar Peak, Braidu Valley, Baltistan, Northern
Pakistan.
Measures 8.2 cm by 5.2 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $4250
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MIN#B-9 Available!
MUSEUM QUALITY! Large cabinet specimen of
Beryl var. Aquamarines on huge Muscovite books!
Also with Albite, this incredible work of nature measures 18.8 cm by 35.5 cm by
19.5 cm in total size!
The bluish-green Aquamarine crystal at center measures 8 cm by 8 cm with nearly 6 cm of
depth!
The side Aquamarine measures 5.5 cm in size and the Muscovite books are of equal or larger
size.
This is by far the most impressive Aquamarine plate I've seen from Govenador Valadares and
it would
easily be the centerpiece of any fine collection. It comes with the above custom display
stand and label.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $27,500
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MIN#B-10 NEW!
Gemmy, blue cluster of near flawless Beryl
var. Aquamarine crystals with Muscovite!
This was one of my better finds at the Dallas Mineral Show! The cluster boasts full
terminations
with excellent color and flash. The transparency of the crystals speaks for itself in the
above photo.
From Chumar Bakhoor, Gilgit, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 6 cm by 8.2 cm in total size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $5750
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MIN#B-11 Available!
Stunning combination of Beryl
var. Aquamarine with a large shiny Schorl Tourmaline!
Both are accenting by a bit of white Albite at the base and right termination of the
Schorl.
The first thing that catches one's eye is the stark contract between the blue Aqua crystal
and the glossy black Schorl surfaces. The Aqua measures 6 cm from base to top and the
doubly terminated Schorl measures 8.8 cm from termination to termination. Overall, the
specimen measures 7.5 cm by 9 cm in size. From the Erongo Mountains in Namibia.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $4500
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MIN#B-12 NEW!
WOW! A large doubly terminated Aquamarine
crystal sitting atop Muscovite!
I think the photo speaks for itself but here are the particulars on this stunning
specimen. The Aquamarine is a deep hazy sky blue with super glassy surfaces
and perfect terminations at both ends. It measures 6.7 cm in length with two
smaller crystals attached to the backside which bring the total length to 7.5 cm.
The matrix ranges from large Muscovite on the backside to smaller, finer blades
of Muscovite on the front. Actually, the specimen could be displayed from either
side but this is the presentation that I prefer. I might also point out that the tips of
the Aqua are crystal-clear gem and can be seen through all the way to the matrix.
From Nagar, Hunza Valley, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 9 cm by 7.5 cm by 5.7 cm in size.
From the Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $9500
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MIN#B-13 NEW!
Aesthetic crystal spray of greenish
Aquamarine with Schorl Tourmaline!
The main Aquamarine measures nearly 5 cm tall and is surrounding by a family
of smaller crystals at the base, spraying out in various directions and angles.
From the Erongo Mountains, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 6 cm by 3 cm in size.
Ex. Charlie Key Collection
Price $685
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MIN#B-14 Available!
Large crystal of Beryl var. Aquamarine
with smaller Aqua crystals and Muscovite at top!
The largest crystal is a whopper at 7.5 cm by 6 cm in width! A smaller 3 cm crystal
sits
horizontally across the top termination and a family of even smaller Aqua crystals point
upwards above that one. I might point out that the bottom termination of the large crystal
is stepped! It almost appears that the crystal terminated around another Aquamarine but
the faces are smooth and unaltered. Still, I can't think of another explanation for the
extra
crystal growth at bottom near the side edges. A very interesting and unique feature for
sure!
Measures 11 cm by 9 cm in total size. From Nagar,
Hunza Valley, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
The faces are glassy and reflective and the color is a much richer blue than your average
Aqua.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $6500
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