Monazite-(Ce) with QuartzMonazite gets its name from the Greek word "monazein", which means "to be alone", in allusion to its isolated crystals and their rarity when first found. Monazite is usually found in granitic pegmatites, but these crystals are found in hydrothermal tin veins where there is an absolute absence of Thorium (usually a trace element in Monazite). This is a remarkable, very well crystallized, ridiculously rare, specimen consisting of sharp, lustrous,

Specimen # BOL711B91

showing a range of colors from a light golden hue to an amber-cognac shade

The quality is excellent for the species

An aesthetic group of very gemmy

when I acquired these specimens

and it is one of the best crystalline Bolivian Silvers that I have handled in recent months

big bladed "sword"-shaped crystal of Brookite measuring 1

This small cabinet size specimen features relatively sharp

be sure to pick up this one

a group of leaves or even a group of fire coral

Some of the Quartz crystals are completely colorless and transparent while others feature moss green inclusions of Clinochlore ("Chlorite") to create a wonderful contrast with the Brookites

this piece is associated with the incredibly rare