Awesome Ultra Rare lot of Yellowish Honey and Reddish Honey Brown Bastnaesite Crystal Specimen Rough from the Khyber Agency in Pakistan. This lot is almost entirely composed of Bastnaesite Crystals, Crystal Sections and Crystals attached to some Matrix; however, there is definitely one fully terminated Xenotime Crystal cluster in here as can be seen in the 4th, 6yh and 7th pictures. In addition, there are some odd crystals that may prove to be Parasite or some other mineral species found in the Bastnaesite mines. This is a BLOW-OUT as there really is nowhere you can get this price on these. We have been collecting these for the last year or so in various Bastnaesite lots we have purchased and didn't want to sell them out as rough to see them destroyed.

This material is EXTREMELY difficult to get a hold of as of late and is highly sought after by collectors. Please note that the Bastnaesite Mines have dried out. There are several new stones coming from the area; however, Bastnaesite has begun to disappear from the marketplace and this may be your last chance to pick some up at a reasonable price. We have seen lots this size sell for far over the price we are charging in Pakistan and we don't know anyone else who is selling this material in the rough in the US at the moment unless purchased through us.

We DO NOT advocate cutting the material in this lot; however, that is something that the purchaser will ultimately decide. If you are interested in this lot please research the particulars on Bastnaesite to familiarize yourself with cutting properties. We don't know how much more of this we can pick up at a reasonable price so don't miss your chance to pick this up.

1. Bastnaesite is an ULTRA rare mineral that rarely occurs in Facet Grade and is the source of rare earth-elements including gadolinium, samarium, and neodymium. The recent finds in Pakistan have amazed collectors around the world for their size and clarity. Many small Pakistani crystals and stones have broken world records and the largest stones have left collectors breathless! Please note that we have received word that the mines are dry and there is a VERY limited amount of top quality material in the market.