Sapphirine hibonite A larger Diopside crystal with

A larger Diopside crystal with some matrix

A single larger crystal on matrix with a distinctive feature: predominantly bluish green

A small spinel cluster consisting of several intergrown octahedra with good luster

almost complete sapphirine crystal on matrix

A large hibonite with a beautifully visible hexagonal crystal structure

Sapphirine hibonite A larger Diopside crystal withWe are selling off our stock: Sapphirines of this quality have not been found for several months. The matrix is very hard and often adheres strongly to the crystals, so damage from exposing the crystals or formatting the steps is common. Only rarely do the crystals break away from the matrix undamaged. This very small sapphire has very beautiful surfaces. It's missing an edge on the back.