Tephroite

Item Description

A member of the Olivine group, this mineral is not a very common occurrence at Wessels. The brown crystals here are prismatic in habit and have very good luster, and the Tephroite from this locality is considered by many to be best of species. The crystals range up to an impressive 1.1 cm in length, and may reach .4 cm across for the larger crystals. You can see just how gemmy and glassy the Tephroites are internally. An important, and quality, specimen of a very rare crystallized species. Charlie valued pieces like this at $500. They are among the best of species material, for isolation and form.