All Specimens

Product Type: Star Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 2.1ct
Size: 10x5.5mm
Shape: Marquise Cabochon
Color: Royal Blue
Clarity:  Opaque Sharp 6 Rays Star
Origin:  Thailand
Treatment:  Diffusion*

*This gemstone was heated and surface diffused to improve its appearance.  This is a routine and safe treatment that is accepted worldwide.

Product Type: Star Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece):  1.7ct
Size: 6.4x5.5mm
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Color: Fine Pale Blue
Clarity:  Transparent Sharp 6 Rays Star
Origin: Myanmar (Burma)
Treatment: None 

Product Type: Star Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece):  1.7ct
Size: 6.7x6.1mm
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Color: Fine Pale Blue
Clarity:  Transparent Sharp 6 Rays Star
Origin: Myanmar (Burma)
Treatment: None 

Product Type: Star Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 2.3ct
Size: 7.0x6.3mm
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Color: Fine Pale Blue
Clarity:  Transparent Sharp 6 Rays Star
Origin: Myanmar (Burma)
Treatment: None 

Product Type:  Star Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece):  1.5ct
Size:  6.7x5.1mm
Shape:  Oval Cabochon
Color:  Fine Pink
Clarity:  Fine Crystal with Sharp 6 Rays Star
Origin:  Myanmar (Burma)
Treatment:  None 

Product Type:  Star Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece):  2.0ct
Size:  6.8x6.0mm
Shape:  Oval Cabochon
Color:  Fine Pink
Clarity:  Fine Crystal with Sharp 6 Rays Star
Origin:  Myanmar (Burma)
Treatment:  None 

Product Type: Star Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece):  0.8ct
Size: 5x4.7mm 
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Color: Silver
Clarity:  Fine Crystal Sharp 6 Rays Star
Origin:  Myanmar (Burma)
Treatment: None

Product Type: Star Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece):  1.2ct
Size: 6.5x5mm
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Color: Silver
Clarity:  Fine Crystal Sharp 6 Rays Star
Origin:  Myanmar (Burma)
Treatment: None

Product Type: Star Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece):  1.1ct
Size: 5.2mm 
Shape: Round Cabochon
Color: Silver
Clarity:  Fine Crystal Sharp 6 Rays Star
Origin:  Myanmar (Burma)
Treatment: None

These great specimens of Staurolite come from Keivy, in the Kola Peninsula, Russia. The staurolite is twinned, with the intersecting crystals forming a "Fairy Cross".  Staurolite is a common metamorphic mineral famous for its twinned crystals that form into the shape of a cross. Its name comes from the Greek word for cross.

The twin is a classic penetration twin where it appears as if two crystals grew into and out of each other. It actually forms two twin types; one is nearly 90 degrees and the other nearly 60 degrees.  It was associated with Christianity as a symbol for the cross and as a good luck charm. It has been given the names "Fairy Stone" or Fairy Cross" as it was believed to be formed from the tears the fairies shed when they learned of Christ's death.

These crystals are excellent for jewelry making. 

Name: Staurolite crystal
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Origin: Kola Peninsula, Russia

 The dimensions and weight are:

A - 44x34x15 mm, 20.5 grams
B - 45x34x10 mm, 22.8 grams
C - 44x34x18 mm, 23.2 grams

This is an attractive shiny spray of metallic stibnite crystals. This outstanding specimen came from the Xikuangshan mine of China.

Stibnite is a lead-gray mineral occurring as striated prismatic crystals, that are made up of antimony sulfide and is the main ore of antimony. It often forms groups of long, shiny metallic crystals radiating out at different angles.

 NOTE: Stibnite (antimony) is toxic and can be harmful if inhaled or swallowed. While a crystal sitting on your shelf doesn't pose a health risk you should always wash your hands after handling and keep it out of reach of children.

Name: Stibnite Spray
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  132x49x38 mm / 5.2x1.9x1.5 inches
Weight: 271 Grams / 9.5 Ounce
Origin: Mined in Xikuangshan Mine, China