new find - gem SPHALERITE var. CLEIOPHANE twinned


Specimen: #16949
Locality: Ait Ahmane, Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Size: 38mm x 37mm x 23mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Gorgeous specimen of gem Sphalerite var. Cleiophane crystals on a white base from the famous Bou Azer, Morocco. It comes from a small new find in Ait Ahmane mine. It displays up to 9mm Cleiophane crystals sitting beautify on a white probably Calcite base. The crystals form an excellent focal point and popup nicely. They are chunky, transparent and gem with rich yellow-green color, which contrast very well on the white matrix. They have cool striations and glassy faces which beautifully reflect the light. The crystals are twinned. Displays attractively all over 360 degree. In very good condition – some small nicks and contacts. On acrylic base.

Exquisite gem Sphalerite!



new find - gem SPHALERITE var. CLEIOPHANE twinned

new find - gem SPHALERITE var. CLEIOPHANE twinned

new find - gem SPHALERITE var. CLEIOPHANE twinned

new find - gem SPHALERITE var. CLEIOPHANE twinned

new find - gem SPHALERITE var. CLEIOPHANE twinned