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D593 - Andradite var. Topazolite $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 381) SOLD Yellow Cat Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA small cabinet - 7.5 x 4 x 2 cm ![Andradite var. Topazolite from Yellow Cat Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D593a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D593a.jpg)
![Andradite var. Topazolite from Yellow Cat Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D593b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D593b.jpg)
![Andradite var. Topazolite from Yellow Cat Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D593c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D593c.jpg)
Lustrous golden colored Topazolite crystals and dark green Clinochlore on matrix. The Topazolite crystals reach 6mm and are bright and lustrous. Found near the Benitoite Gem Mine.
CT412 - Quartz with inclusions $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229) SOLD Trepca Mines, Kosovo small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm ![Quartz with inclusions from Trepca Mines, Kosovo [db_pics/pics/CT412a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT412a.jpg)
![Quartz with inclusions from Trepca Mines, Kosovo [db_pics/pics/CT412b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT412b.jpg)
![Quartz with inclusions from Trepca Mines, Kosovo [db_pics/pics/CT412d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT412d.jpg)
![Quartz with inclusions from Trepca Mines, Kosovo [db_pics/pics/CT412e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT412e.jpg)
![Quartz with inclusions from Trepca Mines, Kosovo [db_pics/pics/CT412f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT412f.jpg)
Transparent single Quartz crystal heavily included with Dolomite, Chlorite and other minerals. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection acquired from Al McGuinness.
MK264 - Fluorite $ 750 (=~ AUS$ 1144) SOLD Obdulia Vein, Emilio Mine, Asturias, Spain miniature - 4.2 x 3.4 x 2.4 cm ![Fluorite from Obdulia Vein, Emilio Mine, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/mk264a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk264a.jpg)
![Fluorite from Obdulia Vein, Emilio Mine, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/mk264b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk264b.jpg)
![Fluorite from Obdulia Vein, Emilio Mine, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/mk264c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk264c.jpg)
![Fluorite from Obdulia Vein, Emilio Mine, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/mk264d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk264d.jpg)
Water-clear cubic Fluorite crystals from the Emilio Mine. The crystals reach 2cm in size and are stunning in their transparency. On a white background you can detect a slight blue color, otherwise it appears colorless. There are a few slight edge chips otherwise it's pristine. An amazing specimen as as good of clarity as I've ever seen in Fluorite!!!
CT664 - Smithsonite after Dolomite $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 191) SOLD Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm ![Smithsonite after Dolomite from Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/CT664a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT664a.jpg)
![Smithsonite after Dolomite from Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/CT664b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT664b.jpg)
![Smithsonite after Dolomite from Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/CT664c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT664c.jpg)
![Smithsonite after Dolomite from Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/CT664d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT664d.jpg)
![Smithsonite after Dolomite from Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/CT664e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT664e.jpg)
Bright yellow crystals of Smithsonite replacing Dolomite, with the curving form of the former Dolomite crystal clearly evident. The bright color is caused by inclusions of Greenockite. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection acquired by Chuck in 1992.
MK265 - Carrollite $ 400 (=~ AUS$ 610) SOLD Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, DR Congo thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.1 cm ![Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/mk265a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk265a.jpg)
![Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/mk265b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk265b.jpg)
![Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/mk265c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk265c.jpg)
![Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/mk265d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk265d.jpg)
![Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/mk265e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk265e.jpg)
Complete single octahedral Carrollite crystal with a number of smaller intergrown crystals. This is an older piece with a slightly dark golden irridescent patina and an old Dirk Rheinlander collection number affixed to one side.
K197 - Prehnite $ 650 (=~ AUS$ 991) SOLD Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 8 x 5.5 x 4 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K197a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K197a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K197b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K197b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K197c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K197c.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K197d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K197d.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K197.mp4]](db_pics/pics/m/K197.jpg)
Large, thick translucent crystals of yellow Prehnite. This is a great cluster of crystals with top color and crystal form. Despite a bit of chipping, it represents the best of Merelani Prehnite, considered among the best in the world.
MK266 - Aquamarine $ 500 (=~ AUS$ 762) SOLD Nasarawa, Plateau State, Nigeria miniature - 4 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm ![Aquamarine from Nasarawa, Plateau State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/mk266a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk266a.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Nasarawa, Plateau State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/mk266b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk266b.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Nasarawa, Plateau State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/mk266c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk266c.jpg)
Group of 5 old Nigerian Aquamarine crystals to 4cm in size. The colors range from a deep pure blue to greenish blue. All five are terminated and highly gemmy.
CT451 - Fluorite $ 650 (=~ AUS$ 991) SOLD Berbes, Asturias, Spain small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 3.5 cm ![Fluorite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT451a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT451a.jpg)
![Fluorite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT451b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT451b.jpg)
![Fluorite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT451c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT451c.jpg)
![Fluorite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT451d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT451d.jpg)
![Fluorite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT451e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT451e.jpg)
![Fluorite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT451f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT451f.jpg)
Cluster of pink/purple color zoned Fluorite crystals. Excellent luster and transparency.
MK267 - Fluorite, Quartz, Siderite $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 381) SOLD Panasquiera, Barroca Grande, Portugal miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm ![Fluorite, Quartz, Siderite from Panasquiera, Barroca Grande, Portugal [db_pics/pics/mk267a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk267a.jpg)
![Fluorite, Quartz, Siderite from Panasquiera, Barroca Grande, Portugal [db_pics/pics/mk267b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk267b.jpg)
![Fluorite, Quartz, Siderite from Panasquiera, Barroca Grande, Portugal [db_pics/pics/mk267c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk267c.jpg)
Transparent Quartz crystal with attached Siderite crystals and a cluster of cubic purple Fluorite. A very clean and aesthetic specimen.
CT453 - Tourmaline with Lepidolite $ 3800 (=~ AUS$ 5794) Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil cabinet - 9.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm ![Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT453a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT453a.jpg)
![Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT453b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT453b.jpg)
![Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT453d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT453d.jpg)
![Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT453f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT453f.jpg)
![Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT453j.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT453j.jpg)
![Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT453k.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT453k.jpg)
Double-terminated cluster of 'Indicolite' with deep blue color. One end shows cat's-eye growth and has an attached cluster of Lepidolite. Complete and undamaged. Weighs 76.3 grams.
M675 - Pyrite on/in Calcite $ 275 (=~ AUS$ 419) SOLD St. Andreasberg, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 3 cm ![Pyrite on/in Calcite from St. Andreasberg, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M675a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M675a.jpg)
![Pyrite on/in Calcite from St. Andreasberg, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M675d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M675d.jpg)
![Pyrite on/in Calcite from St. Andreasberg, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M675e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M675e.jpg)
![Pyrite on/in Calcite from St. Andreasberg, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M675f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M675f.jpg)
White Calcite crystals with small Pyrite crystals grown in and on the tips of each Calcite. Clean and undamaged. Ex. Joachim Hennrich collection.
MK256 - Orthoclase $ 35 (=~ AUS$ 53) SOLD Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm ![Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk256a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk256a.jpg)
![Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk256b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk256b.jpg)
Gem quality Orthoclase (Feldspar), a rarity for the species. Colorless and totally transparent with what appears to be a mixture of etched and fracture faces.
MK257 - Orthoclase $ 95 (=~ AUS$ 145) SOLD Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar thumbnail - 1.3 x 1 x 1 cm ![Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk257a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk257a.jpg)
![Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk257b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk257b.jpg)
Gem quality Orthoclase (Feldspar), a rarity for the species. Colorless and totally transparent with good crystal faces.
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