Copper ("Spinel"-twins and crystals) Himalaya each blade displays exceptional separation

each blade displays exceptional separation from the other

The faces are still notably sharp with excellent luster

the richer colored areas are a textbook example of the “Blood Vessel Opal” from this locality where the iron oxide inclusions have formed thin lines near the surface to give it an almost organic appearance

There are hundreds of Kunzite specimens on the market from Afghanistan

Copper ("Spinel"-twins and crystals) Himalaya each blade displays exceptional separationThis beautiful specimen of Native Copper features a pleasing combination of defined "Spinel" twins and well formed crystals intergrown to create a display quality piece. The piece is highlighted at the top by a few wonderful dodecahedral crystals of Copper with smooth well formed faces sitting atop an elongated group of "Spinel" twins running the length of the specimen. One of the more "open" twins shows eye catching repeating skeletal or "hoppered"