Hauyne (exceptionally rare for Myanmar) (5 pieces) (ex Bill Larson Collection)

Item Description

These are the first specimens of Hauyne that we've ever had to offer from any locality in Myanmar. While they may not be the most eye-catching examples of the species, they are important for the fact that they are confirmed Hauyne from Dattaw, which is an interesting locality due to the fact that is has a confluence of alluvial, pegmatite, skarn, contact zone, and marble deposits all together in one spot. With that said, this set features 5 pieces of blue to greenish-blue massive / uncrystallized Hauyne with a bit of attached matrix. None of the pieces are true gem quality, but they do show good translucency when backlit. The total weight of all 5 pieces is 23.14 carats. Don't pass these up, you may never see anything like them again. From the collection of Bill ("Burma Bill") Larson of Fallbrook, California. Bill is a well-known gem and mineral dealer as well as a miner and collector. Bill traveled the world for decades in search of fine gems and minerals, and was directly involved in the in-person acquisition and importation of superb specimens and stones from Myanmar (Burma). You can read his biography at https://mineralogicalrecord.com/biographies_labels/larsonwilliam-f/