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CT392 - Cerussite $ 240 (=~ £ 192) SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.4 x 2 x 1.3 cm


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Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT392a.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT392b.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT392d.jpg]

Glassy 'snowflake' crystal of Cerussite. Good transparency and complete all around. A couple small nicks but overall in great condition.

CT385 - Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite with Mimetite $ 150 (=~ £ 120)
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 3 x 2.3 x 2 cm


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Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite with Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT385a.jpg] Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite with Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT385b.jpg]

Well formed Tarnowitzite crystal, 1.5cm wide, on matrix with attached crystals of Mimetite.

CT390 - Dolomite on Tennantite $ 250 (=~ £ 200)
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.2 x 2 x 1.7 cm


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Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390a.jpg] Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390b.jpg] Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390c.jpg] Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390d.jpg] Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390e.jpg]

Floater cluster of Tennantite crystals composed of two larger crystals to 1.5cm on edge and a number of smaller crystals, with a crystal of White Dolomite attached. Crystallized all around with no point of contact, better than photos.

CT368 - Aquamarine $ 450 (=~ £ 360) SOLD
 Gilgit, Pakistan
small cabinet - 6.8 x 1.8 x 1.3 cm


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Aquamarine from Gilgit, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/CT368a.jpg] Aquamarine from Gilgit, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/CT368c.jpg] Aquamarine from Gilgit, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/CT368d.jpg]

Glassy, transparent blue Aquamarine crystals. Complete all around and undamaged. Ex. Clifford Krueger collection and comes with an old label and receipt from Gregory, Bottley & LLoyd (London) that shows this was originally purchased in 1983 for 100 pounds.

CT365 - Lepidolite on Tourmaline $ 600 (=~ £ 480) SOLD
 Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA
miniature - 5 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT365a.jpg] Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT365b.jpg] Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT365c.jpg] Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT365d.jpg] Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT365e.jpg] Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT365g.jpg]

Double-terminated pink and green Tourmaline crystal with attached Lepidolite. The prism faces are perfect and complete all round. One termination is perfect and has some hollow/stepped growth, the other (pink) termination is flat and lustrous but has some edge chipping. Gemmy with good color and weighs 28.7 grams.

CT370 - Rhodonite $ 300 (=~ £ 240) SOLD
 Franklin, New Jersey, USA
miniature - 3.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Rhodonite from Franklin, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT370a.jpg] Rhodonite from Franklin, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT370c.jpg] Rhodonite from Franklin, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT370d.jpg] Rhodonite from Franklin, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT370e.jpg] Rhodonite from Franklin, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT370f.jpg]

Cluster of red/pink Rhodnite crystals from Franklin. Main crystal is 2.5cm tall. Rare old specimen from the classic USA locality.

CT356 - Gismondine, Phillipsite $ 150 (=~ £ 120) SOLD
 Ariccia, Tivoli, Italy
miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm


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Gismondine, Phillipsite from Ariccia, Tivoli, Italy [db_pics/pics/CT356a.jpg] Gismondine, Phillipsite from Ariccia, Tivoli, Italy [db_pics/pics/CT356b.jpg] Gismondine, Phillipsite from Ariccia, Tivoli, Italy [db_pics/pics/CT356c.jpg] Gismondine, Phillipsite from Ariccia, Tivoli, Italy [db_pics/pics/CT356d.jpg] Gismondine, Phillipsite from Ariccia, Tivoli, Italy [db_pics/pics/CT356e.jpg]

White Phillipsite transparent octahedral crystals of Gismondine. Main Gismondine crystal is a beautiful, lustrous 4mm crystal. Both Phillipsite and Gismondine are uncommon Zeolite minerals.

CT353 - Skutterudite $ 300 (=~ £ 240) SOLD
 Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany
miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Skutterudite from Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/CT353a.jpg] Skutterudite from Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/CT353b.jpg] Skutterudite from Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/CT353c.jpg] Skutterudite from Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/CT353d.jpg]

Well formed silvery metallic cubes of Skutterudite to 4mm on matrix. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

CT362 - Selenite $ 275 (=~ £ 220)
 Zaragoza, Spain
miniature - 5 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Selenite from Zaragoza, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT362a.jpg] Selenite from Zaragoza, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT362b.jpg] Selenite from Zaragoza, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT362c.jpg] Selenite from Zaragoza, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT362d.jpg]

Water clear Selenite crystals on matrix. These always stun due to their perfect, pure look. Sawcut on back and base. Ex. Roberts Minerals specimen.

CT377 - Arthurite $ 125 (=~ £ 100) SOLD
 Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


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Arthurite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT377a.jpg] Arthurite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT377b.jpg] Arthurite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT377c.jpg] Arthurite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT377d.jpg] Arthurite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT377e.jpg] Arthurite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT377f.jpg]

Vuggy matrix with two areas lined with bright moss green Arthurite.

CT369 - Datolite $ 300 (=~ £ 240) SOLD
 Patterson, New Jersey, USA
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.7 x 2.7 cm


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Datolite from Patterson, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT369a.jpg] Datolite from Patterson, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT369b.jpg] Datolite from Patterson, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT369c.jpg] Datolite from Patterson, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT369d.jpg]

Robust, high quality Datolite from Petterson. Complete all around classic making a great thumbnail. These were found long ago and are now hard to come by. 

CT373 - Garnet $ 75 (=~ £ 60) SOLD
 Saline Valley, Inyo Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.7 x 1.5 cm


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Garnet from Saline Valley, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT373a.jpg] Garnet from Saline Valley, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT373b.jpg] Garnet from Saline Valley, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT373c.jpg] Garnet from Saline Valley, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT373d.jpg]

Translucent green Garnet crystals to 1.7cm. Interesting locality piece (and nice Garnets!) for a California collector.

D726 - Rhodochrosite $ 225 (=~ £ 180) SOLD
 Black Rock Mine, Norther Cape Prov., South Africa
thumbnail - 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.8 cm


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Rhodochrosite from Black Rock Mine, Norther Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/D726a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Black Rock Mine, Norther Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/D726b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Black Rock Mine, Norther Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/D726c.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Black Rock Mine, Norther Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/D726d.jpg]

Pair of gemmy Rhodochrosite crystals with storng pinkish red crystals. The small crystal has a cleave on the backside, the larger 1.2cm crystal is perfect.

CT358 - Turquoise $ 350 (=~ £ 280) SOLD
 Bishop Mine, Lynch Station, Virginia, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 6 x 2.5 cm


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Turquoise from Bishop Mine, Lynch Station, Virginia, USA [db_pics/pics/CT358a.jpg] Turquoise from Bishop Mine, Lynch Station, Virginia, USA [db_pics/pics/CT358b.jpg] Turquoise from Bishop Mine, Lynch Station, Virginia, USA [db_pics/pics/CT358c.jpg] Turquoise from Bishop Mine, Lynch Station, Virginia, USA [db_pics/pics/CT358d.jpg]

Specimen of blue/green Turquoise crystals on multiple sides of the matrix. Turquoise is a species that rarely occurs as crystals, and this locality is the most well known source of crystallized Turquoise. Rare old time specimen out of the John Medici collection (with label).

CT383 - Francevillite, Vanuralite $ 280 (=~ £ 224) SOLD
 Mounana Mine, Franceville, Gabon
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Francevillite, Vanuralite from Mounana Mine, Franceville, Gabon [db_pics/pics/CT383a.jpg] Francevillite, Vanuralite from Mounana Mine, Franceville, Gabon [db_pics/pics/CT383b.jpg] Francevillite, Vanuralite from Mounana Mine, Franceville, Gabon [db_pics/pics/CT383c.jpg] Francevillite, Vanuralite from Mounana Mine, Franceville, Gabon [db_pics/pics/CT383d.jpg]

Satiny, botryoidal crystals of Francevillite and Vanuralite covering the majority of the top surface of the matrix.

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