Euclase

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Superb Euclase crystals are known from only a handful of localities like Colombia, Brazil and China, however, they do not give up the strong blue color like these from from Zimbabwe. This is a superb thumbnail specimen from an old 1960s era discovery at the Lost Hope Mine, legendary among gem species collectors. Vivid, rich blue Euclases like this one came from small workings at this Topaz mine in the 1970s, especially the 1977 pocket. This fine, blocky, colorful thumbnail has an unusually sharp termination and a very intense blue color, with the outer portion of the crystal being gemmy, more so at the termination. Under the right light you can see the surface of the crystal almost sparkling from this gemmy layer. The base and back portion of the crystal are contacted, but the presentation side is just excellent! This is a rare older specimen with rich blue color and great aesthetics. This partly gem crystal has a mass of 10 grams.