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☕️ The best part of waking up is Phenomenal Gems Morning Live! We have a great set of lives over the next week, and it all starts with our first morning live on Friday 7/16! We will be up early with Table 1 of 3, in Covid Home Gem Show Group on Facebook, and it starts at 9 am MST. Grab a coffee with us and browse some amazing minerals from around the world! Giveaway will be announced later today, so keep an eye out. ☕️ Can’t make it in the morning? Don’t worry—we will be live with Table 2 @phenomenalgems on Instagram on Monday 7/19, at 7 pm MST. Freebies and giveaways are unique to each table, so you won’t want to miss out! ☕️ #livesale #phenomenalgemslive #morningmotivation #thebestpartofwakingup #startthedayright #crystalsinthemorning #morningminerals #phenomenalgems #covidhomegemshow
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Tiny fireworks show from @elloroboulder: Pentagonite on Stilbite, Wagholi Quarries, Pune District, Maharashtra, India. Though they are polymorphs, this mineral is not to be mistaken with cavansite; it’s been suggested that cavansite is the low-temperature form and pentagonite is the high-temperature form. Pentagonite forms little spiky Christmas tree clusters, and they’re a must for collectors of Indian minerals. I’ve been eyeing this little beauty for awhile and had to finally bring it home. Hope you all had a happy, safe 4th! #nfs #mycollection #crystaladoption #pentagonite #wagholi #pune #india #indianminerals #elloroboulder #phenomenalgems
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Let it Glow! UV reactive minerals, clockwise top left: Ojuela mine fluorite (red), UK green fluorite (blue), Septarian (yellow and light green), ojuela mine fluorite (pink), and hyalite Opal geode (electric green). All available—dm for details! #uv #ultraviolet #blacklight #blacklightminerals #ojuelamine #weardale #uk #septarian #fluorite #mexico #hyaliteopal #phenomenalgems
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❄️ Cherry blossoms one day, snow the next…spring is taking its time this year, but I’m okay with it. #springtimeintherockies #colorfulcolorado #springflowers #aprilshowersbringmaysnow #snowinmay #coloradolife #phenomenalgems
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❄️ Snowy day here in CO—it’s the perfect day to play with the iciest and most beautiful crystal flower ever! Chrysocolla 3-stage pseudomorph (Chrysocolla aft. Malachite aft. Azurite), with druzy quartz, from DRC. This one is seriously hard to let go: the delicate composition, super sparkly turquoise color, and tiny vertical blade give this little beauty a big presence. Dm for details, or visit it at PhenomenalGems.Etsy.com. ❄️ #chrysocolla #3stage #pseudomorph #druzy #quartz #crystalflowers #crystallove #crystallovers #minerals #mineralspecimens #crystalcollection #sparklesparkle #congo #gorgeouscrystals #phenomenalgems #etsy #etsyshop #etsycrystals
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Hard to decide what’s more handsome: best husband ever, or the giant slabs of tiger eye and jasper from Marramamba region, Australia… #tucson #tucsongemshow #tucsongemshow2021 #marramamba #marramambatigereye #worldsbesthusband #handsomehusband #handsomerocks #giantcrystals #amazingcrystals #wholelottalove #phenomenalgems #onlocation
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World’s most beautiful Charoite slab!! Impossibly thin slice of charoite, backlit to reveal the amazing landscape within. #tucson #tucsongemshow #tucsongemshow2021 #charoite #siberia #giantcrystals #amazingcrystals #wholelottalove #phenomenalgems #onlocation
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True Blue Beauty—killer Halite crystal from New Mexico. #tucson #tucsongemshow #tucsongemshow2021 #halite #newmexico #giantcrystals #amazingcrystals #wholelottalove #phenomenalgems #onlocation
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❄️ Scolecite puffballs from India were blowing our minds on day 1–impossibly delicate and beautifully symmetrical. #tucson #tucsongemshow #tucsongemshow2021 #scolecite #puffballs #giantcrystals #amazingcrystals #wholelottalove #phenomenalgems #onlocation
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We’re at the Tucson Gem Shows, and this supersized Rose Quartz carved specimen is bringing a whole lotta love! #tucson #tucsongemshow #tucsongemshow2021 #rosequartz #giantcrystals #amazingcrystals #wholelottalove #phenomenalgems #onlocation
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So excited for this week! Please join me in Covid Home Gem Show group on Facebook for this week’s live sale—I’ll be doing a great sale full of treasures, including ❤️2 giveaways babyyyy❤️!!
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Here are the steps to be a part of this show:
(1) Search Facebook for, and become a member of, Covid Home Gem Show group. Message me if you need an invite!
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(2) Pop over to the group on Wednesday, 4/7 @ 7 pm MST/9 pm ET, and look for Angel Facchin to go live (that’s me ). I’ll likely be live for 2-2.5 hours, and the giveaways will be split up across the table.
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(3) Join me and check out some fabulous raw and polished material from around the world! It’s just that simple.
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Keep an eye out here for sneak previews and info on how to enter the giveaways! Can’t wait to see you all on Facebook on Wednesday.
(Next week will be my Instagram show, so if you can’t make the CHGS show this week, we will see you right back here in another week. You won’t want to miss either night, nor the freebies and giveaways unique to each show!)
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❤️ #crystallivesale #crystalsale #livesales #uvminerals #blacklightminerals #polishedrocks #skulls #crystalskulls #amazingminerals #crystalsforeveryone #crystalsfordays #crystalsforsale #mineralsforsale #rockshop #crystalshop #phenomenalgems #etsycrystals #mineralsofinstagram
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Just in time for your Easter or Ostara basket: delightful mini Malachite eggs! This iconic green mineral is associated with leadership, decision-making, and vitality, and no two pieces are exactly alike. Perfect for your basket or altar, and just $28-36 each depending on size. Pick one up today and also receive free Priority shipping! Message me for more info or see more polished eggs on PhenomenalGems.Etsy.com. #malachite #eggs #easterbasket #eastergift #ostara #springequinox #ostaraaltar #altarspace #altargoals #mineralspecimens #crystalsforsale #greenmalachite #heartchakra #fireelement #springiscoming #phenomenalgems #etsycrystals #etsyshop
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Tfw an old crystal friend makes its way back into your life—I always looked at this piece at @elloroboulder and loved the super HD phantom, but never picked it up for my own. I was definitely a little disappointed when it was adopted by someone else a few years ago. Thanks to a generous friend, this phantom quartz has made its way to my collection now. Thank you, Bruce! #crystalfriends #fullcircle #synchronicities #spooky #inclusions #oldfriends #seasonschange #phantomquartz #phantom #mineralcollecting #mycollection #phenomenalgems
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Forbidden jolly ranchers from Lady Annabella and Diana Maria mines, England! Left to right–Fairy Holes Pocket, Sherry Twins Pocket, Poison Ivy Pocket, and Harvest Pocket (all Lady Annabella), and Diana Maria mine. These specific fluorite clusters are NFS, but I have similar available clusters from all pockets. Dm to see more, or visit PhenomenalGems.Etsy.com and search for fluorite! #fluorite #fluoritelovers #forbiddenjollyrancher #ladyannabellamine #dianamariamine #england #englishfluorite #blacklightminerals #UV #crystals #crystalshop #rockshop #mineralspecimens #phenomenalgems #etsy #etsycrystals
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Happy St. Patty’s Day! Hope today finds you happy, healthy, and lucky. #stpattysday #stpatricksday #greencrystals #dioptase #malachite #fluorite #riemvasmaak #vivianite #emerald #ladyannabella #greendream #easybeinggreen #phenomenalgems #etsycrystals #etsyshop
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#wcw—Grateful for the amazing friends, near and far, that I’m blessed to have in my life. Although we may not see each other everyday, I love and appreciate every single one of you!! #womencrushwednesday #withalittlehelpfrommyfriends #loveyouall #phenomenalgems
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Moldavite PSA part 2–Here are some things anyone can do to get the edge on avoiding fake Moldavite!
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-Number 1 tip to avoid imitations: always buy from a reputable source. Stick with a reputable source known for natural gems and authenticity, and think twice before buying on the open market and eBay unless you trust your source.
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Here are a few tips to help visually identify natural vs imitation moldavite:
(1) very large stones are significantly more likely to be fakes. Highly lustrous and exact repetitions of surface texture are highly suspect, as are signs of drilling.
In faceted stones, we have a visual example to offer:
(2) top left, natural Moldavite: a natural Moldavite will contain bubbles and lechatelierite “worms” or strings—this high temperature form of silicon dioxide will be familiar to moldavite collectors as the warped/folded texture seen inside Moldavite gems, and sometimes protruding from the surface. This interior landscape is quite distinctive, with lechatelierite following the fluvial structure of the Moldavite, random distribution of surface and interior inclusions, and bubbles.
(3) bottom left, one example of imitation Moldavite (sometimes as simple as bottle glass)—internally flawless, with fire and variation in shades. Some of the “Moldavite” stones from this parcel more closely resembled peridot or prasiolite than Moldavite.
(4) top right: natural stone is on the left, imitation on the right. To the casual observer the stones appear to be similar.
(5) bottom right: natural Moldavite is inert under ultraviolet light, and should never fluoresce. Though imitations don’t always fluoresce, this particular imitation material is highly fluorescent, a dead giveaway.
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Imitation stones, especially with incorrect or intentionally deceptive labeling, can have a devastating effect on the industry as a whole. Ethical sellers must make it a priority to spread information and raise awareness, and a little effort can help buyers gain confidence and buy something they can truly treasure! #gemology #PSA #moldavite #naturalmoldavite #fakemoldavite #moldavitecraze #gemidentification #imitation #minerals #gemstones #phenomenalgems
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Reposting this PSA for those who are new to Moldavite!
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Phenomenal Gems notes from the world of gemology: Moldavite is one of the most popular of the healing gems used by the metaphysical community, and as such, has spawned an army of imitations. Moldavite was simulated in jewelry much earlier than you might think—in fact, bottle glass substitution was so common in the 1890s that the market collapsed and Moldavite didn’t become popular again until the 1960s. Imitations have stormed onto the market as metaphysical value has risen, and it’s a particular issue now as demand is higher than ever and supply has dwindled to nearly nothing. Raw imitations can be surprisingly deceptive, as the surface textures may be cast, drilled, or carved. Faceted stones don’t leave as much room to hide red flags, but may still fool a new collector. The best imitations require Raman spectroscopy and gemological expertise to differentiate, and can be quite convincing. See next post for some tips anyone can use to help get the edge on avoiding imitation Moldavite! (Picture from “Moldavite: Mysterious Tears from Heaven”, an excellent reference.)
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#gemology #PSA #moldavite #naturalmoldavite #fakemoldavite #moldavitecraze #gemidentification #imitation #minerals #gemstones #facetedmoldavite #facetedgems #flawless #fluorescence #gemologynotes #themoreyouknow #awareness #education #wearetheinnovators #theyaretheimmitators #phenomenalgems
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❤️ Thank you so much for joining me on IG and FB for another awesome two-night show! I’m so grateful for each and every one of you, for the crystals, and for the amazing opportunity I have to share them with you. My heart is full, and it’s thanks to you and your support. We will be posting beautiful specimens all month on the shop, and we will plan to go live again in the first week of April. Thank you again for your kindness and enthusiasm, and for joining us for tonight’s show—we love you! ❤️ #thankyou #dreamjob #crystalshop #crystallivesale #bestjobever #crystallibrarian #phenomenalgems #etsy #etsycrystals #etsyshop
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Join me on Facebook for today’s live sale, and enter to win this gorgeous light purple Vera Cruz Amethyst cluster! I love the unique contrast between golden matrix and gemmy purple crystals, many double terminated. Enter to win this stunning cluster by doing the following:
(1) Find and like Phenomenal Gems on Facebook,
(2) Tag two friends on the Facebook giveaway post,
(3) Share this giveaway post OR the live sale event post (bonus entry for sharing both!). Tag as many friends in the posts as you would like—two friends per entry.
(4) Make sure to watch the live show at 7:30 pm MST on Facebook to see if your name is drawn. Winner will have 24 hours to claim! Make sure you’re following us and that you have us in your favorites to be notified when we go live—we will be featuring a beautiful selection of raw and polished minerals from around the world. Join me on Phenomenal Gems Facebook page later today at 7:30 pm mst to watch Table 2 of the two-part sale. See you there! #veracruz #veracruzamethyst #freecrystal #amethyst #amethystlovers #purplepassion #crystalgiveaway #polishedcrystal #minerals #mineralspecimen #mexico #crystallivesale #crystallive #phenomenalgems #etsycrystals
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