Ajoite included in Quartz

Item Description

Ajoite is a very rare copper-related silicate. This is an outstanding, unpolished, miniature natural quartz crystal that displays a fabulous rich halo of a concentrated, turquoise-blue ajoite inclusion that you can ask for. Truly a very fine miniature by ANY standard for the collector of all things quartz, copper or South African. This super piece is from a small recent find from the famous Messina Mine of South Africa, source of the VERY BEST ajoite-included quartz crystals. The ajoite phantom is FABULOUS! The termination is complete all-around and a bit of bruising at the tip is certainly a very modest detraction to this striking piece. This is a gorgeous and fine specimen. The former dealer label has a 2500 Rand price or $299 at current exchange rates.