Minerals from Mali, Africa
Contemporary finds from Mali have produced amazing prehnites and garnets. While available, anyone desiring fine aesthetic mineral specimens should acquire these while the prices are reasonable.
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OKH-568 Prehnite Sadiola Hill (Sadiola Mine), Kayes Region, Mali. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection, circ. 1994. 4 cm long floater composed of two prehnite balls with numerous, tiny, light green, gemmy epidote crystals embedded on its surface. No damage. $70
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OKH-569 Prehnite Sadiola Hill (Sadiola Mine), Kayes Region, Mali. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection, circ. 1994. 4 cm long “snowman” composed of two prehnite balls with several, tiny, dark green, epidote crystal inclusions. No damage. A single contact on back of piece. $95
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OKH-670 Prehnite Sadiola Hill (Sadiola Mine), Kayes Region, Mali. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection, circ. 1994. 4.1 cm long floater composed of numerous gemmy prehnite balls. Minor dark epidote inclusions in one area. No damage. Very fine specimen. $85
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OKH-671 Prehnite Sadiola Hill (Sadiola Mine), Kayes Region, Mali. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection, circ. 1994. 5.3 x 3.3 x 3 cm group/ floater composed of numerous gemmy prehnite balls. Minor dark epidote inclusions in several areas. No damage. Very fine specimen. $130
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OKH-672 Prehnite Sadiola Hill (Sadiola Mine), Kayes Region, Mali. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection, circ. 1994. 3 x 3 x 2.4 cm gemmy ball with base contact. Very uniform shape. Zero damage, fits in perky box. $65
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OKH-673 Prehnite Sadiola Hill (Sadiola Mine), Kayes Region, Mali. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection, circ. 1994. 2.5 x 2.4 x 2.1 cm gemmy ball with minor base contact. Minor epidote inclusions. Very uniform shape. Zero damage, fits in perky box. $65
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OKI-238 Epidote and Prehnite Mali, Africa. A beautiful display floater TN which measures 3.3 x 2.4 x 1.8 cm. The epidotes form a pedestal for the single translucent ball of deep green prehnite. They are all double terminated with some having perfectly geometric terminations and others having hollow ones. A great example of this contemporary material which is seldom found in outstanding TN specimens like this one. Very cool specimen which makes for a superior display piece. 60$
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OKI-229 Grossular-Andradite near Sandare, Cercie Nioro do Sahel, Kayes Region, Mali, Africa. I have known of and purchased the garnets, epidote and prehnite material from this area for 20 years (long before it was known on the general mineral market). These are by FAR the best quality garnets I have seen from the locale in that time. The identification of the garnet species is still being debated, but while that goes on why not get one of these fine crystal groupings!? This plate has crystals to 2.2 cm each combining to form a specimen that measures 10 x 6.7 x 3.8 cm. The crystals show beautifully formed faces with interesting growth features and are translucent. They are zoned in their growth and may, in fact, be several species of garnet in each crystal. This beautiful piece has very minimal contacts with other crystals, displays on both sides and a fair amount of smaller, secondary growth garnets. Amazingly clean form, high luster and lack of damage make this a wonderful specimen. 195$
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OKI-230 Grossular-Andradite near Sandare, Cercie Nioro do Sahel, Kayes Region, Mali, Africa. I have known of and purchased the garnets, epidote and prehnite material from this area for 20 years (long before it was known on the general mineral market). These are by FAR the best quality garnets I have seen from the locale in that time. The identification of the garnet species is still being debated, but while that goes on why not get one of these fine crystal groupings!? This grouping has crystals to 3.8 cm each combining to form a specimen that measures 11.2 x 7 x 6.5 cm. The crystals show beautifully formed faces with interesting growth features and are translucent. Many areas are translucent green. They are zoned in their growth and may, in fact, be several species of garnet in each crystal. This beautiful piece which has numerous contacts with other crystals but a relatively clean display face. Crystallized on all sides and a fair amount of smaller, secondary growth garnets. 150$
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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. $180
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OKD-544 Prehnite on Epidote Bendokou, Sandare District, Kayes Region, Mali, Africa. Here is a beautiful example of what some of the finest prehnite in the world should look like. This fine specimen is composed of balls of green prehnite to 3 cm in diameter partially encasing euhedral crystals of deep green epidote which reach over 3 cm in length. Some of the epidote crystals have matrix contacts at the base of the specimen and one prehnite on back is missing a small piece. Views well from all sides except back. A sculptural 5.5 x 5.5 x 4 cm. 375$
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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$
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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$
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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$
