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SV464 - 'Gitter' Quartz $ 2000 (=~ AUS$ 3050) SOLD
Erongo Mountains, Namibia
cabinet - 12 x 8 x 5.5 cm


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'Gitter' Quartz from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV464a.jpg] 'Gitter' Quartz from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV464b.jpg] 'Gitter' Quartz from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV464c.jpg] 'Gitter' Quartz from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV464d.jpg] 'Gitter' Quartz from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV464e.jpg] 'Gitter' Quartz from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV464g.jpg]

Large cluster of cris-crossing smokey Quartz crystals known as 'Gitter Quartz' (a German name for fence or lattice Quartz). The Quartz crystals form epitaxially on Feldspar in a lattice of doubly-terminated crystals. The Erongo Mountains is the only locality I'm aware of that produces this style of unusual Quartz specimens. This is an excellent large example from the Charlie Key collection. Hard to find in this size and quality.


SV475 - Fluorite $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 191) SOLD
Panasquiera Mines, Covilha, Portugal
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Fluorite from Panasquiera Mines, Covilha, Portugal [db_pics/pics/SV475a.jpg] Fluorite from Panasquiera Mines, Covilha, Portugal [db_pics/pics/SV475b.jpg] Fluorite from Panasquiera Mines, Covilha, Portugal [db_pics/pics/SV475c.jpg] Fluorite from Panasquiera Mines, Covilha, Portugal [db_pics/pics/SV475d.jpg] Fluorite from Panasquiera Mines, Covilha, Portugal [db_pics/pics/SV475e.jpg]

Stepped octahedral purple Fluorite crystal on matrix from the Pansquiera Mines. The Fluorite is purple with small attached Pyrite crystals.


SV467 - Senegalite on Turquoise $ 175 (=~ AUS$ 267)
Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal
miniature - 4.5 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm


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Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/SV467a.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/SV467b.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/SV467c.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/SV467d.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/SV467e.jpg]

Bright yellow crystals of Senegalite on layers of vivid blue Turquoise. Senegalite is a rare phosphate mineral and this is the Type locality for the species. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection. Erich's old label indicates he purchased it in 2008 for $155.


SV472 - Malchite after Chalcopyrite $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 381) SOLD
San Pedro Mine, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico, USA
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Malchite after Chalcopyrite from San Pedro Mine, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/SV472a.jpg] Malchite after Chalcopyrite from San Pedro Mine, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/SV472b.jpg] Malchite after Chalcopyrite from San Pedro Mine, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/SV472c.jpg] Malchite after Chalcopyrite from San Pedro Mine, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/SV472h.jpg]

Large, sharp green crystals of Chalcopyrite that have been partially pseudomorphed to Malachite and Limonite on a matrix of white Calcite. Ex. Mark Rogers specimen.


SV499 - Londonite with Tourmaline $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686)
Antsongombato, Antsentsindrano, Betafo, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Londonite with Tourmaline from Antsongombato, Antsentsindrano, Betafo, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/SV499a.jpg] Londonite with Tourmaline from Antsongombato, Antsentsindrano, Betafo, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/SV499b.jpg] Londonite with Tourmaline from Antsongombato, Antsentsindrano, Betafo, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/SV499c.jpg] Londonite with Tourmaline from Antsongombato, Antsentsindrano, Betafo, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/SV499d.jpg] Londonite with Tourmaline from Antsongombato, Antsentsindrano, Betafo, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/SV499e.jpg]

A 1.5cm crystal of yellow Londonite on matrix with red Tourmaline. Londonite is the cesium-dominant analogue of Rhodizite. The Londonite is sharp and lustrous and translucent with small areas of transparency. Ex. Dr. David London (namesake for the species) and analyzed by David London.


SV494 - Pyromorphite $ 1800 (=~ AUS$ 2745)
Friedrichssegen Mine, Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
miniature - 5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Pyromorphite from Friedrichssegen Mine, Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany [db_pics/pics/SV494a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Friedrichssegen Mine, Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany [db_pics/pics/SV494b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Friedrichssegen Mine, Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany [db_pics/pics/SV494c.jpg] Pyromorphite from Friedrichssegen Mine, Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany [db_pics/pics/SV494d.jpg] Pyromorphite from Friedrichssegen Mine, Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany [db_pics/pics/SV494e.jpg]

Large single compound crystal of Pyromorphite from the Friedrichssegen Mine in Germany. The specimen has the classic form and color for the mine.  There are two missing crystals in the lower center area, otherwise in pristine condition all around. Comes with an old Gene Schlepp label.


SV483 - Wulfenite $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 191) SOLD
Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV483a.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV483b.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV483c.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV483d.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV483e.jpg]

Transparent orange Wulfenite crystals from Los Lamentos. This is the old style with thin, transparent crystals. There are a few very nice transparent 'window pane' crystals on this specimen. Better than photos.


SV498 - Spessartine $ 750 (=~ AUS$ 1144) SOLD
Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA
miniature - 3.3 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm


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Spessartine from Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/SV498a.jpg] Spessartine from Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/SV498c.jpg] Spessartine from Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/SV498d.jpg] Spessartine from Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/SV498f.jpg] Spessartine from Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/SV498g.jpg]

Etched single crystal of orange Spessartine from the famous Little 3 Mine in San Diego. Well crystallized all around and pristine. Translucent to transparent with the fantastic orange color these are known for. Ex. Dr. David London collection.


SV468 - Fluorite $ 80 (=~ AUS$ 122) SOLD
Taourirt, Oriental Region, Morocco
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3 x 3 cm


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Fluorite from Taourirt, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SV468a.jpg] Fluorite from Taourirt, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SV468b.jpg] Fluorite from Taourirt, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SV468c.jpg] Fluorite from Taourirt, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SV468d.jpg] Fluorite from Taourirt, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SV468e.jpg]

Transparent cubic Fluorite crystals in a lovely shade of purple.


SV470 - Tanzanite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534) SOLD
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.3 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm


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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SV470a.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SV470b.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SV470c.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SV470d.jpg]

Single purple blue Tanzanite crystal with a bit of attached Graphite. Complete all around with good transparency. Unheated natural crystal. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection. This is an older piece purchased by Erich from Werner Radl in 1996 for $207.


SV490 - Marcasite $ 95 (=~ AUS$ 145) SOLD
Picher Field, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, USA
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm


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Marcasite from Picher Field, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, USA [db_pics/pics/SV490a.jpg] Marcasite from Picher Field, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, USA [db_pics/pics/SV490b.jpg] Marcasite from Picher Field, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, USA [db_pics/pics/SV490c.jpg] Marcasite from Picher Field, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, USA [db_pics/pics/SV490d.jpg]

Spiky, spherical cluster of Marcasite crystals from Oklahoma. Well crystallized all around and in great condition. An older piece with a collection number affixed to the bottom and appears to be quite stable.

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