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J902 - Apatite with Augite $ 180 (=~ CAN$ 247) SOLD
Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico
cabinet - 11 x 7 x 7 cm


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Apatite with Augite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J902a.jpg] Apatite with Augite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J902b.jpg] Apatite with Augite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J902c.jpg] Apatite with Augite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J902d.jpg] Apatite with Augite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J902e.jpg] Apatite with Augite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J902f.jpg]

Transparent Apatite crystals sprinkled across the face of a Quartz matrix. The Apatite crystals reach 1.9cm in length. Mixed with the Apatite crystals are well formed dark green crystals of Augite.


J900 - Cinnabar $ 125 (=~ CAN$ 172) SOLD
California, USA
small cabinet - 5.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm


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Cinnabar from California, USA [db_pics/pics/J900a.jpg] Cinnabar from California, USA [db_pics/pics/J900b.jpg] Cinnabar from California, USA [db_pics/pics/J900c.jpg] Cinnabar from California, USA [db_pics/pics/J900d.jpg] Cinnabar from California, USA [db_pics/pics/J900e.jpg] Cinnabar from California, USA [db_pics/pics/J900f.jpg] Cinnabar from California, USA [db_pics/pics/J900g.jpg] Cinnabar from California, USA [db_pics/pics/J900h.jpg] Cinnabar from California, USA [db_pics/pics/J900i.jpg]

Spherical aggregates of Cinnabar in Quartz crystal lined vugs. This is an old specimen out a collection with no precise locality available. The old label included dates it back to 1964.


J893 - Richterite $ 500 (=~ CAN$ 686) SOLD
Ladjuar Medam, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
thumbnail - 3.1 x 2.2 x 1 cm


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Richterite from Ladjuar Medam, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/J893a.jpg] Richterite from Ladjuar Medam, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/J893b.jpg] Richterite from Ladjuar Medam, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/J893c.jpg] Richterite from Ladjuar Medam, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/J893d.jpg]

Gemmy, well terminated Richterite crystal with some iron staining and deep yellow coloration. This is more transparent, thicker, and glassier than most. Ex. Carl Acosta collection and includes an old label showing a former price of $750.


J910 - Pyrite with Tsavorite, Diopside $ 240 (=~ CAN$ 329) SOLD
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
small cabinet - 5.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm


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Pyrite with Tsavorite, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J910a.jpg] Pyrite with Tsavorite, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J910aa.jpg] Pyrite with Tsavorite, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J910b.jpg] Pyrite with Tsavorite, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J910c.jpg] Pyrite with Tsavorite, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J910d.jpg] Pyrite with Tsavorite, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J910e.jpg] Pyrite with Tsavorite, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J910f.jpg] Pyrite with Tsavorite, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J910g.jpg]

Large Pyrite crystal intergrown with green Tsavorite, Diopside crystals, and crystallized Graphite. There are a couple areas of contact otherwise crystallized all around. The Tsavorite is massive in areas and well crystallized and transparent in others. Merelani Pyrite is know for its unique forms and interesting associations.


J957 - Quartz $ 380 (=~ CAN$ 521) SOLD
Mondo Mine, Tanzania
large cabinet - 15.5 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Quartz from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J957a.jpg] Quartz from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J957b.jpg] Quartz from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J957c.jpg] Quartz from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J957d.jpg] Quartz from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/j957aa.jpg]

Large water clear Quartz crystal from this new and now famous Quartz locality in Tanzania. Like many crystals from this mine, it has water clear transparency and lots of interesting and unusual growth patterns. It is priced so low for what it is because of a shallow ding on one back termination face. If you can live with that, it's a large and impressive crystal for what would otherwise be a four figure price.


J777 - Cuprite on Copper $ 200 (=~ CAN$ 274)
unknown
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 3.7 cm


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Cuprite on Copper from unknown [db_pics/pics/J777a.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from unknown [db_pics/pics/J777b.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from unknown [db_pics/pics/J777c.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from unknown [db_pics/pics/J777d.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from unknown [db_pics/pics/J777e.jpg]

Octahedral Cuprite crystals covering Copper. Out and collection with no locality given, and therefore priced low.


J897 - Amethyst scepters $ 950 (=~ CAN$ 1304) SOLD
Washington Camp, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona, USA
cabinet - 11 x 6 x 5.5 cm


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Amethyst scepters from Washington Camp, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/J897a.jpg] Amethyst scepters from Washington Camp, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/J897b.jpg] Amethyst scepters from Washington Camp, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/J897c.jpg] Amethyst scepters from Washington Camp, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/J897d.jpg] Amethyst scepters from Washington Camp, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/J897e.jpg] Amethyst scepters from Washington Camp, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/J897f.jpg]

Classic old Arizona specimen with whie Quartz crystals and amethyst scepters to 4.5cm tall. Undamaged.


J774 - Clinoatacamite $ 290 (=~ CAN$ 398)
Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru
miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/J774a.jpg] Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/J774b.jpg] Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/J774c.jpg]

Selenite and Chrysocolla lined vug with large, robust crystals of dark green Clinoatacamite to 9mm. The Clinoatacamite is especially good on this one. These are regarded as the world's best Clinoatacamite specimens. The Lily Mine is now closed.


J775 - Clinoatacamite $ 200 (=~ CAN$ 274)
Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru
miniature - 3.8 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/J775a.jpg] Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/J775b.jpg] Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/J775c.jpg] Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/J775d.jpg]

Selenite and Chrysocolla lined vug with large, robust crystals of dark green Clinoatacamite. These are regarded as the world's best Clinoatacamite specimens. The Lily Mine is now closed.

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