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T743 - Quartz $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686)
Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia
small cabinet - 6.7 x 2 x 1.3 cm


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Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t743a.jpg] Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t743b.jpg]

Fantastic scepter with a solid red Hematite included Quartz that grew atop and along a milky Quartz crystal. Slight edge chatter, otherwise undamaged.


T746 - Creedite $ 700 (=~ AUS$ 1067) SOLD
Akchatau Mine, Karangandy Prov., Kazakhstan
miniature - 4.8 x 3.8 x 3 cm


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Creedite from Akchatau Mine, Karangandy Prov., Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/t746a.jpg] Creedite from Akchatau Mine, Karangandy Prov., Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/t746b.jpg] Creedite from Akchatau Mine, Karangandy Prov., Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/t746c.jpg] Creedite from Akchatau Mine, Karangandy Prov., Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/t746d.jpg] Creedite from Akchatau Mine, Karangandy Prov., Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/t746e.jpg]

Rare blue/purple Creedite crystals from my favorite locality for the species. There are a couple brokey crystals on the periphery, but it's generally in great condition. Ex. Fersman Minerlogical Museum with label.


T747 - Analcime, Pectolite, Datolite $ 400 (=~ AUS$ 610) SOLD
Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, New Jersey, USA
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Analcime, Pectolite, Datolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/t747a.jpg] Analcime, Pectolite, Datolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/t747b.jpg]

Cluster of 4 large, glassy Analcime crystals to 2.2cm wide with Pectolite on light green Datolite. Beautiful USA classic. Ex. Frank Imbriacco collection.


T748 - Azurite $ 3500 (=~ AUS$ 5337)
Touissit, Morocco
small cabinet - 5.3 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Azurite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t748a.jpg] Azurite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t748b.jpg] Azurite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t748c.jpg] Azurite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t748d.jpg]

Two large Azurite crystals on a Dolomite matrix. Largest crystal is 3cm. Both are well terminated. There are small reticulated Cerussites on the Dolomite. I bought this about 15 years ago in Tucson and have held it in my collection since then.


T749 - Tourmaline $ 1400 (=~ AUS$ 2135) SOLD
Jonas Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4 x 1 x 0.9 cm


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Tourmaline from Jonas Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t749a.jpg] Tourmaline from Jonas Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t749b.jpg] Tourmaline from Jonas Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t749c.jpg]

Terminated single crystal with the classic cranberry red color. No damage.


T750 - Emerald $ 750 (=~ AUS$ 1144) SOLD
La Pita Mine, Colombia
thumbnail - 2 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm


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Emerald from La Pita Mine, Colombia [db_pics/pics/t750a.jpg] Emerald from La Pita Mine, Colombia [db_pics/pics/t750b.jpg]

Gemmy, undamaged single Emerald crystal. Flat, glassy termination. Weighs 8.5 carats.


T751 - Ajoite in Quartz $ 600 (=~ AUS$ 915) SOLD
Messina Mine, South Africa
miniature - 3.8 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Ajoite in Quartz from Messina Mine, South Africa [db_pics/pics/t751a.jpg] Ajoite in Quartz from Messina Mine, South Africa [db_pics/pics/t751b.jpg] Ajoite in Quartz from Messina Mine, South Africa [db_pics/pics/t751c.jpg]

Single undamaged Quartz crystal with inclusions of Ajoite. It's a floater with stacks of attached Quartz shards on the base. Ex. Rob Smith.


T752 - Cuprite on Malachite $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686)
Ongonja Mine, Seeis, Namibia
miniature - 3.9 x 3 x 2.7 cm


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Cuprite on Malachite from Ongonja Mine, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t752a.jpg] Cuprite on Malachite from Ongonja Mine, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t752b.jpg] Cuprite on Malachite from Ongonja Mine, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t752c.jpg] Cuprite on Malachite from Ongonja Mine, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t752d.jpg] Cuprite on Malachite from Ongonja Mine, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/T752.mp4]

Highly aesthetic specimen of a large single crystal of Malachite with attached octahedra of Cuprite. The Malachite has spherical indentations on the front and backside with a broad, flat termination. The locality is believed to be Ongonja, but it is possible it could be Katanga. Undamaged.


T753 - Prehnite $ 400 (=~ AUS$ 610) SOLD
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.1 x 2.1 x 2.1 cm


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Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t753a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t753b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t753c.jpg]

Bright lemon yellow sphere of Prehnite. This was the best thumbnail from the original find of approximately 10 years ago. Transparent and gemmy, complete all around with the contact at the base. This was in the Jon Sigerman collection and is offered here at the same price Jon paid many years ago.


T754 - Carrollite on Calcite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534) SOLD
Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
miniature - 4.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Carrollite on Calcite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/t754a.jpg] Carrollite on Calcite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/t754b.jpg]

Bright mirror lustrous Carrollite crystal, 1.4cm, on white Calcite. Displays beautifully.


T757 - Malachite with plant? $ 400 (=~ AUS$ 610) SOLD
Kerrouchen, Midelt Province, Morocco
small cabinet - 8 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm


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Malachite with plant? from Kerrouchen, Midelt Province, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t757a.jpg] Malachite with plant? from Kerrouchen, Midelt Province, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t757b.jpg] Malachite with plant? from Kerrouchen, Midelt Province, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t757c.jpg]

Satiny Malachite crystal cluster, 2.2cm, in matrix with minor Azurite. Interestingly, it appears that plant roots invaded the vug at some point and grew around the Malachite. I bought this many years ago in Tucson and have held it in my collection ever since.

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