The J C Botha Gem Collection is a culmination of many years of collecting the most beautiful semi precious gems both locally and abroad. The majority of the J C Botha private gem collection has been collected from gems hewn from local sources and are fine examples of what our rich mineral deposits hide within the earth. Amongst the private collection is a giant amethyst which measures approximately 900mm x 550mm and a quartz crystal which measures approximately 1 m in height. Due to the sheer size, weight and value of these 2 pieces, they are held off site and can only be viewed on this website.
Below are some fine examples of the J C Botha Private Gem Collection which will be on display shortly at the Masonic Hotel in Springbok.
1. Mixed Gems including Tiger's Eye & quartz
2. Tiger's Eye
3. Basalt Lava
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5. Smithsonite
6. Aragonite
7. Calcite
8. Dioptase
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11.Mimetite
12. Lepidolite and Chalcedony
13. Fluorite
14. Calcite
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18.Muscovite mica
19.Fern-like dendrites
20.Asbestos
21.Chrysocolla
22. Stilbite
23. Malachite
24. Dolomite
25.Calcite with malachite
26.Amethyst geode
27. Large quartz crystal
28.Smithsonite
29.Amygdaloidal lava
30.Snowflake obsidian (the black and white specimen)
31.Chalcopyrite
32. Blue Lace Agate
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