Bertrandite March birthstone These pieces are highly prized

These pieces are highly prized by the locals who mine them

prismatic crystal with a beautiful termination

As you can see in one of the close-up photos

One of the very few Quartz specimens that I’ve had to offer from the Osceola Mine

Bertrandite March birthstone These pieces are highly prizedBetrandite is a fairly rare beryllium silicate, and crystals are typically small worldwide, usually less than 1 cm. These new specimens from Golconda feature crystals measuring OVER 3 cm(!) which is world class for the species. Not only are these monstrous crystals, but the quality is as good as it gets showing a glossy vitreous luster and a gorgeous porcelain white hue. This particular piece features a pair of top quality, highly lustrous, layered