TZ01 Euclase

Piaotang Mine, Xihashan Intrusion, Jiangxi Prov., China

4.1x 2.5x 1.9 cm 

Largest Crystal: 2.2 cm

$700

In 2007, there was a small find of euclase in China.  Less than 100 good specimens were produced, and virtually all that made it to the international shows were instantly snapped up.

I got to the Tucson show early this year, and found a small number of specimens in the room of a Chinese dealer.  I selected three of the best he had, and am offering them on this page.

This piece is a cluster of large, terminated, and reasonably gemmy crystals showing excellent form and bright faces.  I did not see any other dealers with this material at the show, so this is undoubtedly one of the best pieces at Tucson this year, with exceptionally large crystals!