Description: Capistrano Mining CompanySpecializing in Benitoite and Montana Missouri River Sapphire along with U.S. Mined Gemstones and Fine Mineral Specimens from the United States and Worldwide. -------------------------------------------------------Rare Montana Missouri River Sapphire in Matrix Helena, Montana 6.64 cm x 5.28 cm x 4.1 cm, 152.3 gr. Now here is a Montana Sapphire specimen you do not see everyday. This came out of an old Montana Collection! Very few examples are known to exist and even fewer are intact.This is a Montana Sapphire still in it's lamproite matrix. This specimen was unearthed in the 1980's, said to be from the Spokane Bar, on the Missouri River just outside Helena Montana.The matrix host a single, very nice green to bluish green sapphire that appears eye clean, and shifts to a blue color in certain lighting. The sapphire is approx. 5 carats in size. It measures approx. 8.4 mm x 6.1 mm, depth is unknown.If you know the region, and you understand Montana Sapphire, then you know that the sapphire of this region are alluvial. Although many theories exists, the origin of the sapphire's original dike has never been discovered, and sapphire in matrix are rarely if ever found.This remarkable small cabinet specimen, at first glance, may not be much to look at. However if you truly know Montana Missouri River Sapphire, then you know just how rare this specimen is. The matrix also hosts many other minerals,most of which I have not yet identified, that can be seen only under magnification. There does appear to be also some very small micro sapphire present.I have only seen one other specimen of Montana Sapphire in matrix. It hosted only 2 sapphire, not this large, and was sold to a private collection for a mid 5 figure price. Very Rare Montana Missouri River Sapphire in Matrix, from Helena, Montana, - YouTube Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] Please check out my other item for more great mineral specimens available for sale right now. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Look at my feedback, I always stand behind the items I sell. Buyer must pay by Paypal within 24 hours of win. Buyer will pay for shipping by Priority Mail. Shipping rates include full insurance, but never handling charges. International buyers, please be aware that your purchase will be insured for full value, so the purchase price must be put on all customs forms. You must contact me before buying, if you wish to make other arrangements. Purchase more than one item and combine shipping. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
Price: 2899.99 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2024-12-11T17:06:42.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Shape: Natural
Featured Refinements: Rough Crystal
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
