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P293 - Topaz $ 2500 (=~ AUS$ 3812) SOLD
 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 7.2 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm


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Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p293a.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p293b.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p293c.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p293d.jpg]

Large single 'Imperial Topaz' crystal from Brazil. It's complete all around with good glassy luster and very minimal edge chipping. Weighs 54.31 grams.

P294 - Galena $ 4500 (=~ AUS$ 6862) SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 4.5 cm


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Galena from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p294a.jpg] Galena from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p294b.jpg] Galena from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p294c.jpg]

Rare specimen of Tsumeb Galena crystals with luster! The crystals have striated surfaces with metallic luster (most are dull!). The matrix is also interesting, composed of platy, crystalline Tennantite and/or Chalcocite. This is a significant Tsumeb Galena from the Carl Acosta collection, that had a $4500 price tag on it when Carl bought it many years ago. It was also the hardest specimen for Carl to part with out of a recent collection release.

P295 - Chabazite on Prehnite after Tanzanite $ 1200 (=~ AUS$ 1830)
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.6 x 3.4 x 2.8 cm


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Chabazite on Prehnite after Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p295a.jpg] Chabazite on Prehnite after Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p295b.jpg] Chabazite on Prehnite after Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p295c.jpg] Chabazite on Prehnite after Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p295d.jpg]

Blue Prehnite that has coated or pseudomorphed a fan-shaped cluster of Tanzanite. Small brown Chabazite crystals are sprinkled on the Prehnite. This is a near floater with just a small contact and Graphite on the left side, otherwise nothing but fine quality crystals all around. Ex. Mike Keim Merelani suite.

P296 - Pyrite on Diopside $ 2000 (=~ AUS$ 3050) SOLD
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.5 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm


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Pyrite on Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p296a.jpg] Pyrite on Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p296b.jpg] Pyrite on Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p296c.jpg]

Lustrous metallic Pyrite crystals on glassy green Diopside crystals. The largest Pyrite is 1.6cm wide. This is an uncommon association as most Pyrite from Merelani occur as single crystals. It's the only one like it I've seen and there are no others shown on Mindat. Ex. Mike Keim Merelani suite.

P297 - Prehnite on Tanzanite $ 1800 (=~ AUS$ 2745)
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm


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Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p297a.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p297b.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p297c.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p297d.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p297e.jpg]

Blue Tanzanite crystals with attached yellow Prehnite crystals. Aesthetic, colorful combination of the two species that is natural and unheated. There are two complete Tanzanite crystals (and a partial crystal) and two Prehnite. Much of the main Tanzanite is transparent and gem quality. The lower Prehnite is a cluster of crystals and the upper is a perfect, doubly-terminated single crystal. Ex. Mike Keim Merelani suite.

P298 - Allanite on Tanzanite $ 3000 (=~ AUS$ 4575)
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1 x 0.9 cm


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Allanite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p298a.jpg] Allanite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p298b.jpg] Allanite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p298c.jpg] Allanite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p298d.jpg]

Transparent single Tanzanite crystal with an attached Allanite crystal (I had this analyzed many years ago though no longer retain the report). This is a complete undamaged crystal, natural and unheated. It's also 18.5 carats of pure gem rough. Ex. Mike Keim Merelani suite.

LP750 - Prehnite $ 280 (=~ AUS$ 427)
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 3.0 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm


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Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp750a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp750b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp750c.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp750d.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp750e.jpg]

Floater cluster of translucent to transparent Prehnite crystals. The crystals are more individual and distinct than most. Nothing but great crystals all around with very minor amounts of Graphite. Ex. Mike Keim Merelani suite.

P299 - Tourmaline $ 1800 (=~ AUS$ 2745) SOLD
 Ofiki, Oyo State, Nigeria
miniature - 4 x 2 x 1.8 cm


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Tourmaline from Ofiki, Oyo State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/p299a.jpg] Tourmaline from Ofiki, Oyo State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/p299b.jpg] Tourmaline from Ofiki, Oyo State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/p299c.jpg] Tourmaline from Ofiki, Oyo State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/p299d.jpg]

Transparent single Tourmaline crystal from finds of approximatley 20-25 years ago. Gem-quality vibrant pink for it's entire length, with zones of more brownish pink at the base. Complete all around with minor edge chipping. Weighs 8.07 grams.

P300 - Dravite $ 650 (=~ AUS$ 991) SOLD
 Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm


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Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p300a.jpg] Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p300b.jpg] Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p300c.jpg]

Colorful single Dravite crystal from Mwajanga. This locality most commonly produced brown Dravites, with rare finds of crystals with pink, blue, or yellow. Though small, this crystal had the best pink color of any crystal I've seen from this locality. The crystal grades from brown at the base to hot pink to a thin more yellow at the termination. Complete and undamaged. Weighs 4.54 grams.

P301 - Analcime on Quartz $ 650 (=~ AUS$ 991) SOLD
 Goboboseb Mtns., Erongo Region, Namibia
miniature - 3.5 x 1.6 x 1.4 cm


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Analcime on Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p301a.jpg] Analcime on Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p301b.jpg] Analcime on Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p301c.jpg] Analcime on Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p301d.jpg]

Transparent single Quartz crystal with some purple Amethyst coloration and red Hematite inclusions. The back 3 faces are coated with sparkling transparent Analcime crystals. The termination faces and front crystal faces are exposed and highly lustrous. Outstanding, undamaged example.

P302 - Tourmaline $ 2400 (=~ AUS$ 3660)
 Otjua Mine, Karibib, Erongo Region, Namibia
thumbnail - 3.0 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm


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Tourmaline from Otjua Mine, Karibib, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p302a.jpg] Tourmaline from Otjua Mine, Karibib, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p302b.jpg]

Transparent single Tourmaline crystal from Namibia. Transparent, gem quality crystal with super color. This is a crystal that needs to be backlit, but when you do, it's like glass with a deep, saturated color. The crystal is a pure indicolite blue at the termination, a more teal green in the middle, with a small amount of red at the base. Complete all around and well terminated. Weighs 11.07 grams.

P303 - Inesite $ 2000 (=~ AUS$ 3050) SOLD
 Wessels Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Inesite from Wessels Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p303a.jpg] Inesite from Wessels Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p303b.jpg] Inesite from Wessels Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p303c.jpg]

Complete spherical cluster of red/pink Inesite on matrix. Oustanding undamaged example. Ex. Desmond Sacco collection.

P304 - Stilbite on Apophyllite $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686) SOLD
 Poona, Maharashtra State, India
miniature - 4.2 x 3.3 x 3.2 cm


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Stilbite on Apophyllite from Poona, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/p304a.jpg] Stilbite on Apophyllite from Poona, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/p304b.jpg] Stilbite on Apophyllite from Poona, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/p304c.jpg] Stilbite on Apophyllite from Poona, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/p304d.jpg]

Starburst spray of transparent green Apophyllite crystals on a tiny amount of matrix. Isolated, individual while Stilbite crystals are attached. Undamaged, high quality crystals.

P305 - Boleite $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686)
 Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico
thumbnail - 0.8 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm


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Boleite from Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p305a.jpg] Boleite from Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p305b.jpg] Boleite from Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p305c.jpg]

Lot of 15 Boleite cubes and clusters of cubes. An old stash of crystals that will be shipped in the original old plastic boxes they came in.

P306 - Tourmaline $ 2800 (=~ AUS$ 4270)
 Sapo Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.7 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm


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Tourmaline from Sapo Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p306a.jpg] Tourmaline from Sapo Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p306b.jpg] Tourmaline from Sapo Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p306c.jpg] Tourmaline from Sapo Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p306d.jpg]

Glassy single Tourmaline with attached Lepidolite from the Sapo Mine. The crystal is translucent to transparent, pink in the center with blue terminations. The top termination is lustrous with fabulous trigonal growth features; the bottom termination is slightly cavernous and rehealed. Complete and undamaged and weighs 16.35 grams. Ex. James Simpson collection.

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