Jeremejevite on Foitite Tourmaline (RARE matrix specimen!)

Item Description

When you think about the most desirable mineral species in the world, a select few fall into the category of the ultimate combination of rarity and beauty in the mineral world. People would almost immediately think of species like Phosphophyllite, Legrandite, Euclase and Proustite, but the rare borate Jeremejevite certainly would be among first you'll hear when it comes to unique color and scarcity in terms of fine crystals. The species has been known since the 1800s and was named after Pavel Vladimirovitch Jeremejev, a Russian mineralogist and Professor at the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences who collected the first specimens of the species. The most well-known examples are those from the famous Mile 72 locality within walking distance of the beach in the fart western Erongo Region of Namibia. These beautiful crystals have set the standard for the species with their alluring blue color, beautiful prismatic form and in the top pieces, superb transparency. This specimen is a rarely seen MATRIX specimen of this beloved mineral species featuring a 4.0 cm crystal with a strong blue color, good internal gemminess and above average luster sitting on a dark grey-green colored matrix composed of tightly intergrown Foitite Tourmaline. A wonderful example of this classic material with incredibly smooth, sharp, lustrous faces, on the front of the Jeremejevite crystal. If you look closely at the center, the crystal has been partially etched away and actually features TINY "teeth-like" terminations (see photo). It's important to stress how rare it is to find A Jeremejevite crystal on matrix, as most of these crystals are found as loose singles. If you collect rare, historically important and classic minerals, you need a good Jeremejevite in your collection. Don't miss out on this one for a great price. The retail value on this piece is $5,000.