Bertrandite March birthstone this specimen is in better

this specimen is in better condition than most from this mine

One of the very few Quartz specimens that I’ve had to offer from the Osceola Mine

As you can see in one of the close-up photos

sharpness and translucency/gemminess sitting on wonderfully contrasting

Bertrandite March birthstone this specimen is in betterBetrandite is a fairly rare beryllium silicate, and crystals are typically small worldwide, usually less than 1 cm. These new specimens from Golconda feature crystals measuring OVER 3 cm(!) which is world class for the species. Not only are these monstrous crystals, but the quality is as good as it gets showing a glossy vitreous luster and a gorgeous porcelain white hue. This particular piece features a pair of top quality, highly lustrous, layered