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AF976 - Inesite $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 183) SOLD
Wessels Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1.8 cm


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Inesite from Wessels Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/af976a.jpg] Inesite from Wessels Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/af976b.jpg]

Three divergent sprays of Inesite crystals with better red color than most(not pink).


AF864 - Cobaltian Calcite on Pyrite $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686) SOLD
Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco
miniature - 4.8 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm


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Cobaltian Calcite on Pyrite from Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/af864a.jpg] Cobaltian Calcite on Pyrite from Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/af864b.jpg] Cobaltian Calcite on Pyrite from Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/af864c.jpg]

Super bright pink crystals of Cobaltian Calcite from the big find of perhaps 10 years ago. This one stands out for a variety of reasons including the well separated crystals that revael the pyrite underneath, the 3-dimensional nature of the matrix which is much more interesting than typical flat pieces, great color, and the color contrast between the Calcite and pyrite.


AF769 - Opal $ 60 (=~ AUS$ 91) SOLD
Welo, Ethiopia
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Opal from Welo, Ethiopia [db_pics/pics/af769a.jpg] Opal from Welo, Ethiopia [db_pics/pics/af769b.jpg] Opal from Welo, Ethiopia [db_pics/pics/af769c.jpg]

Translucent golden colored opal with green and purple play of color. 50 carats in weight.


AF734 - Brucite $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686) SOLD
N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
thumbnail - 2 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm


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Brucite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/af734a.jpg] Brucite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/af734b.jpg] Brucite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/af734c.jpg]

A perfect hemisphere of crystallized Brucite grown around a small amount of Manganite. Perfect all around without damaged, even crystallized on the bottom.


AF735 - Liddicoatite $ 1200 (=~ AUS$ 1830) SOLD
Anjanabonoina Mine, Antsirabe Region, Madagascar
miniature - 3.9 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Liddicoatite from Anjanabonoina Mine, Antsirabe Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/af735a.jpg] Liddicoatite from Anjanabonoina Mine, Antsirabe Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/af735b.jpg] Liddicoatite from Anjanabonoina Mine, Antsirabe Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/af735c.jpg]

Large, gemmy crystal with a red base and a yellow termination. Complete all around and in super condition. Better than photos.


A961 - Elbaite on Quartz SOLD
Male, near Mogok, Myanmar
miniature - 4.4 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm


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Elbaite on Quartz from Male, near Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/a961a.jpg] Elbaite on Quartz from Male, near Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/a961b.jpg] Elbaite on Quartz from Male, near Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/a961c.jpg]

Elbaite with a bright pink termination attached to a pair of Quartz crystals. The Elbaite forms a heart shape when looking at the termination. Choice and undamaged, ex. Ryan Bowling collection.


E529 - Hauerite $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686) SOLD
Desticella Mine, Raddusa, Sicily, Italy
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm


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Hauerite from Desticella Mine, Raddusa, Sicily, Italy [db_pics/pics/e529a.jpg] Hauerite from Desticella Mine, Raddusa, Sicily, Italy [db_pics/pics/e529b.jpg]

Single, complete octahedron with a smaller crystal attached to one face.

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