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P167 - Wulfenite $ 2400 SOLD
Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 5 x 3 cm


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Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p167a.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p167b.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p167c.jpg]

Large orange Wulfenite crystal on matrix. This is a chunky crystal measuring 2.6cm long by 1.5cm thick. The Wulfenite sits on white Calcite coated by micro Descloizite with an additional small Wulfenite crystal near the base of the larger crystal. The crystal is large and impressive and in near pristine condition with just one micro edge nick.


P168 - Smithsonite $ 1250
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.7 x 2.8 cm


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p168a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p168b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p168c.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p168d.jpg]

Translucent pink Smithsonite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb. Fine quality undamaged crystals with an especially bright appearance as compared to others. The crystals are large too, reaching 1.5cm in size.


P169 - Quartz $ 500
Mondo Mine, Mondo, Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania
cabinet - 9.5 x 5 x 4.5 cm


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Quartz from Mondo Mine, Mondo, Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p169a.jpg] Quartz from Mondo Mine, Mondo, Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p169b.jpg] Quartz from Mondo Mine, Mondo, Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p169c.jpg]

Water-clear single Quartz crystal from the now famous Mondo Mine in Tanzania. Complete crystal with excellent transparency and no internal fractures.


P170 - Topaz $ 1500 SOLD
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 3 x 1.0 x 0.8 cm


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Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p170a.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p170b.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p170c.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p170d.jpg]

Single gem Topaz crystal from Brazil. The crystal displays uniform shape with high surface luster and a rich orange to slightly pinkish coloration. Along with the excellent form, color, and luster, this crystal has excellent transparency, especially in the upper half. Undamaged and weighs 35.55 carats.


P171 - Benitoite $ 4500 SOLD
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 1.8 cm


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Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/p171a.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/p171b.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/p171c.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/p171d.jpg]

Single deep blue Benitoite crystal on white Natrolite. A large crystal at 2.8cm wide with classic form and sharp undamaged edges. A real stunner and a rarity.


P172 - Tourmaline $ 6000 SOLD
Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4 x 3.2 x 3 cm


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Tourmaline from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p172a.jpg] Tourmaline from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p172b.jpg] Tourmaline from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p172c.jpg] Tourmaline from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p172d.jpg] Tourmaline from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p172e.jpg]

Stunningly colorful, etched gem Tourmaline from the Pederniera Mine. First, the form is unusual with an etched body and a wider termination with amazing geometric growth forms on the surface. Secondly, the color is superb grading up from green, to bright blue, to red, then back to blue/green at the termination. Weighs 60.57 grams. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


P173 - Kammererite $ 1250 SOLD
Kop Krom Mine, Kop Daglari, East Anatolia, Turkey
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Kammererite from Kop Krom Mine, Kop Daglari, East Anatolia, Turkey [db_pics/pics/p173a.jpg] Kammererite from Kop Krom Mine, Kop Daglari, East Anatolia, Turkey [db_pics/pics/p173b.jpg] Kammererite from Kop Krom Mine, Kop Daglari, East Anatolia, Turkey [db_pics/pics/p173c.jpg]

Showy specimen of the chromium rich Clinochlore varietal known as Kammererite from the world's best locality for the species. The large crystal is superb and measures 1.3cm in size. This locality is long closed and specimens are now hard to come by.


P174 - Anhydrite $ 750
Leopoldshall, Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany
thumbnail - 2 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Anhydrite from Leopoldshall, Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/p174a.jpg] Anhydrite from Leopoldshall, Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/p174b.jpg] Anhydrite from Leopoldshall, Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/p174c.jpg]

Well terminated, translucent, lavender crystal of Anhydrite. Complete and undamaged. Ex. Russel P. McFall collection (author of a number of mineral related books).


P175 - Heliodor $ 3000
Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 8.8 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm


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Heliodor from Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p175a.jpg] Heliodor from Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p175b.jpg] Heliodor from Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p175c.jpg] Heliodor from Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p175d.jpg]

Transparent, tall single Heliodor from Brazil. Well crystallized on all sides with an excellent termination. Gem quality transparency for it's entire length and in near pristine condition.


P176 - Tanzanite $ 18000 SOLD
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
small cabinet - 8.5 x 4 x 1 cm


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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p176a.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p176b.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p176c.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p176d.jpg]

Large, tabular Tanzanite crystal from Merelani Hills. Smooth, flat faces on both sides with twin terminations. The body color is typical purple blue with yellow at the terminations. A natural, unheated crystal. Exceptional, undamaged crystal weighing 96 grams.


P177 - Azurite $ 950
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p177a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p177b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p177c.jpg]

Highly lustrous, undamaged Azurite crystals with bright blue color. The main crystals in the center that comprise the bulk of the specimen are nearly 4cm in size.


P178 - Azurite $ 750 SOLD
Rosette Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Azurite from Rosette Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p178a.jpg] Azurite from Rosette Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p178b.jpg] Azurite from Rosette Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p178c.jpg]

Somewhat rounded cluster of Azurite crystals from the Rosette Pocket of the Milpillas Mine. A near floater with areas of lustrous crystals and some areas of more matte luster where it grew agains white rock matrix. In good overall condition with a few chipped crystals.


P179 - Azurite $ 750
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.8 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p179a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p179b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p179c.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p179d.jpg]

Highly lustrous, undamaged Azurite crystals with bright blue color. Some crystals are partially pseudomorphed to Malachite.


P180 - Azurite $ 950
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.2 x 3.8 x 3 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p180a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p180b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p180c.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p180d.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p180e.jpg]

Highly lustrous Azurite crystals on matrix with Malachite. Beautiful large crystals in near pristine condition. Photographed in both upright position and lying flat.


K455 - Prehnite on Andradite $ 950
Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali
small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 5 cm


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Prehnite on Andradite from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/K455a.jpg] Prehnite on Andradite from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/K455b.jpg] Prehnite on Andradite from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/K455c.jpg] Prehnite on Andradite from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/K455d.jpg] Prehnite on Andradite from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/K455e.jpg]

Green Prehnite covering one face of a large, dark brown Andradite crystal. The Andradite is 4.5cm wide. I found one small edge chip, otherwise undamaged. This is an uncommon specimen and I've only seen a couple others like it from this locality with Prehnite on an Andradite crystal.

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