gem DIASPORE twinned


Specimen: #19666
Locality: Selcuk, Mugla Province, Aegean Region, Turkey
Size: 8mm x 7mm x 4mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

An amazing gem quality specimen of V twinned diaspore from a new find in Selcuk, Mugla Province, Turkey. These classic Turkish diaspores are considered to be the finest examples of the species. It displays a marvelous dichromatism. Depending the light source it is from tobacco-green to violet. The crystals grow in a superb V twinning. The diaspore blades have strong transparency and gemminess. They are very sharp and highly lustrous, with nice striations. It shows on both sides. In excellent condition. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous!

 



gem DIASPORE twinned

gem DIASPORE twinned

gem DIASPORE twinned

gem DIASPORE twinned

gem DIASPORE twinned