Minerals from Mali, Africa
OKF-201 Prehnite with Tourmaline Inclusions Bendoukou, Sandare District,
Kayes Region, Mali, Africa. This gorgeous primate is exceptionally unusual for
the location. He shows two generations of growth with the first being composed
of prehnite balls to 3.5 cm each which are coated by prehnite in parallel
growth, platy crystals. Both generations are exceptionally transparent showing
the needlelike inclusions of black tourmaline. This specimen is damage free and
measures 6.7 x 5.2 x 4.5 cm it sits beautifully for display. It is mineralized
and damage free at all sides. There is minor yellow staining on the farthest
back regions of the cluster. This is an exceptional display piece with
outstanding aesthetics and a very reasonable price. $180
OKD-544 Prehnite on Epidote Bendokou, Sandare
District, Kayes Region, Mali, Africa. Here is a beautiful example of what
some of the finest prehnite in the world should look like. This fine specimen
is composed of balls of green prehnite to 3 cm in diameter partially encasing
euhedral crystals of deep green epidote which reach over 3 cm in length. Some
of the epidote crystals have matrix contacts at the base of the specimen and one
prehnite on back is missing a small piece. Views well from all sides except
back. A sculptural 5.5 x 5.5 x 4 cm. 375$
OKD-334 Prehnite on Epidote Bendoukou, Sandare
District, Kayes Region, Mali, Africa. One of many beautiful specimens recovered
by Rock Currier and the purchased by myself at the 2006 Tucson show. Fine
luster and sculptural form makes these some of the best prehnites ever. Likely
to become the material that all future prehnites will be compared to. This
fine miniature has two balls of prehnite on numerous double terminated epidotes.
It sits up wonderfully and displays great from every angle. It sits on the only
matrix contact. 3.3 x 3 x 2 cm. No damage and outstanding aethetics. 195$
OKD-335 Prehnite on Epidote Bendoukou, Sandare
District, Kayes Region, Mali, Africa. One of many beautiful specimens recovered
by Rock Currier and the purchased by myself at the 2006 Tucson show. Fine
luster and sculptural form makes these some of the best prehnites ever. Likely
to become the material that all future prehnites will be compared to. Here is
an exceptional small cabinet specimen with large double terminated Epidotes and
two prehnite balls. 5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm overall. Displays well from all sides and
is free of damage. 200$
OKD-337 Prehnite on Epidote Bendoukou, Sandare
District, Kayes Region, Mali, Africa. One of many beautiful specimens recovered
by Rock Currier and the purchased by myself at the 2006 Tucson show. Fine
luster and sculptural form makes these some of the best prehnites ever. Likely
to become the material that all future prehnites will be compared to. Wow….a
huge sculptural grouping with fantastic views (except from the bottom up!) from
all sides. 12 x 9 x 7 cm. Great piece and value. 450$
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