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P442 - Vesuvianite with Calcite $ 1800 (=~ AUS$ 2745)
Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 5.3 x 4 x 3 cm


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Vesuvianite with Calcite from Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p442a.jpg] Vesuvianite with Calcite from Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p442b.jpg] Vesuvianite with Calcite from Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p442c.jpg] Vesuvianite with Calcite from Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p442d.jpg] Vesuvianite with Calcite from Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p442e.jpg]

Beautiful rootbeer-brown Vesuvianite crystals associatedd with translucent white Calcite crystals. There are two larger Vesuvianites to 1cm with Calcite crystals to 1.7cm. A highly aesthetic top example from the find, acquired from Daniel Trinchillo many years ago. Undamaged.


T514 - Apatite $ 280 (=~ AUS$ 427)
Panasquiera Mine, Barroca Grande, Beira Baxia, Portugal
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 1.5 cm


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Apatite from Panasquiera Mine, Barroca Grande, Beira Baxia, Portugal [db_pics/pics/t514a.jpg] Apatite from Panasquiera Mine, Barroca Grande, Beira Baxia, Portugal [db_pics/pics/t514b.jpg] Apatite from Panasquiera Mine, Barroca Grande, Beira Baxia, Portugal [db_pics/pics/t514c.jpg]

Group of glassy Apatite crystals on a mica covered matrix. The apatite crystals have a nice pink color with a darker central band. Undamaged.


P443 - Rhodochrosite on Pyrite $ 2500 (=~ AUS$ 3812)
Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín, Peru
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2 cm


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Rhodochrosite on Pyrite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín, Peru [db_pics/pics/p443a.jpg] Rhodochrosite on Pyrite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín, Peru [db_pics/pics/p443b.jpg] Rhodochrosite on Pyrite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín, Peru [db_pics/pics/p443c.jpg] Rhodochrosite on Pyrite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín, Peru [db_pics/pics/p443d.jpg]

Rare combo of rhombic Rhodochrosite crystals atop Pyrite crystals. Not many of this combination were found. Undamaged.


T567 - Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite $ 1600 (=~ AUS$ 2440)
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.9 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm


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Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t567a.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t567b.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t567c.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t567d.jpg]

Crystallized Graphite with light green Diopside and vivid green Tsavorite crystals. Tsavorite crystals are 8mm and very gemmy with excellent color. Undamaged, uncommon and showy Merelani combo specimen.


P444 - Rhodochrosite, Quartz on Pyrite $ 2500 (=~ AUS$ 3812)
Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín, Peru
miniature - 4 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm


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Rhodochrosite, Quartz on Pyrite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín, Peru [db_pics/pics/p444a.jpg] Rhodochrosite, Quartz on Pyrite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín, Peru [db_pics/pics/p444b.jpg] Rhodochrosite, Quartz on Pyrite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín, Peru [db_pics/pics/p444c.jpg] Rhodochrosite, Quartz on Pyrite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín, Peru [db_pics/pics/p444d.jpg] Rhodochrosite, Quartz on Pyrite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín, Peru [db_pics/pics/p444e.jpg]

Rare combo of pink Rhodochrosite and white Quartz crystals atop Pyrite crystals. Not many of this combination were found.


T611 - Rose Quartz on Quartz $ 500 (=~ AUS$ 762)
Sapucaia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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Rose Quartz on Quartz from Sapucaia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t611a.jpg] Rose Quartz on Quartz from Sapucaia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t611b.jpg] Rose Quartz on Quartz from Sapucaia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t611c.jpg]

A large single white Quartz crystal that has been coated by Rose Quartz crystals across the front faces and wrapping around the back. The Rose Quartz is in turn sprinkled with Eosphorite. A good sized, colorful specimen and undamaged.


AU602 - Fluorite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229)
Rogerley Mine, Durham, England
miniature - 4.5 x 3.8 x 3.5 cm


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Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/au602a.jpg] Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/au602b.jpg] Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/au602c.jpg]

Intergrown cubes of transparent green Fluorite. These look like green glass with lighting. Hand picked from Cal Graeber years ago.


AU603 - Fluorite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229)
Rogerley Mine, Durham, England
miniature - 5 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm


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Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/au603a.jpg] Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/au603b.jpg] Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/au603c.jpg] Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/au603d.jpg]

Intergrown cubes of transparent green Fluorite. These look like green glass with lighting. Hand picked from Cal Graeber years ago.


T638 - Copper $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 381)
Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.7 x 2 cm


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Copper from Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/t638a.jpg] Copper from Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/t638b.jpg] Copper from Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/t638c.jpg]

Well crystallized branching group of Copper crystals from Ajo.  Displays well from either side.


FM851 - Graphite $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 183) SOLD
Ticonderoga, Essex County, New York, USA
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.3 x 0.3 cm


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Graphite from Ticonderoga, Essex County, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/fm851a.jpg] Graphite from Ticonderoga, Essex County, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/fm851b.jpg]

Cluster of flat, wafer-like Graphite crystals from New York. Ex. Chris Stefano collection.


T927 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 381)
Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia
thumbnail - 3.1 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm


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Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t927a.jpg] Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t927b.jpg] Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t927c.jpg]

Double terminated Quartz scepter from a 2017 find. The scepter head has both smokey and amethyst coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete and undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen.


P445 - Rose Quartz $ 1800 (=~ AUS$ 2745)
Sapucaia Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3.2 cm


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Rose Quartz from Sapucaia Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p445a.jpg] Rose Quartz from Sapucaia Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p445b.jpg] Rose Quartz from Sapucaia Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p445c.jpg] Rose Quartz from Sapucaia Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p445d.jpg]

Fine quality cluster of Rose Quartz crystals atop partial Quartz crystals with Albite and Muscovite. The Rose Quartz formation is complete all around, aesthetic and well crystalized. This is a specimen I bought from dealer Steve Perry about 25 years ago upon his return from one of his many trips to Brazil.


C146 - Leifite on Serandite $ 650 (=~ AUS$ 991) SOLD
Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Leifite on Serandite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/c146a.jpg] Leifite on Serandite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/c146b.jpg] Leifite on Serandite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/c146c.jpg]

Rare radial group of Leifite crystals on salmon pink Serandite crystals. With black Aegerine crystals.


P446 - Bornite $ 1250 (=~ AUS$ 1906)
Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Bornite from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/p446a.jpg] Bornite from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/p446b.jpg] Bornite from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/p446c.jpg] Bornite from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/p446d.jpg]

Fine miniature featuring 3 Bornite crystals on Quartz crystals. The Bornite are sharp and well formed with a slight blueish irridescent patina. This is an undamaged floater with crystals all around and no points of contact. Bornite from this locale are considered the world's best and this is a great one!


C152 - Axinite $ 750 (=~ AUS$ 1144)
Bourg d'Oisans, Isere, France
cabinet - 10 x 6 x 6 cm


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Axinite from Bourg d'Oisans, Isere, France [db_pics/pics/c152a.jpg] Axinite from Bourg d'Oisans, Isere, France [db_pics/pics/c152b.jpg] Axinite from Bourg d'Oisans, Isere, France [db_pics/pics/c152c.jpg] Axinite from Bourg d'Oisans, Isere, France [db_pics/pics/c152d.jpg]

Gemmy blades of purple Axinite associated with Albite crystals on matrix from the classic European locality once considered the source of the finest Axinites in the world (now surpassed by some specimens from the Urals and California) though still highly treasured. Some fo the crystals are pure purple and gemmy, some show green Chlorite, there is also chlorite coating parts fo the matrix. Crystals reach 2cm in size and are in great condition except for the far right edge where it appears the specimen broke away from the host rock.

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