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P447 - Scapolite $ 280 (=~ AUS$ 427) SOLD
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm


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Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p447a.jpg] Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p447b.jpg] Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p447c.jpg] Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p447d.jpg]

Stunning, gem quality water-clear golden Scapolite crystal. Complete all around and flawless, 23.6 carats of gem grade Scapolite makes for a great gem crystal specimen.


C153 - Scheelite $ 1000 (=~ AUS$ 1525)
Traversella Mine, Chiusella Valley, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy
small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Scheelite from Traversella Mine, Chiusella Valley, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy [db_pics/pics/c153a.jpg] Scheelite from Traversella Mine, Chiusella Valley, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy [db_pics/pics/c153b.jpg] Scheelite from Traversella Mine, Chiusella Valley, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy [db_pics/pics/c153c.jpg]

Rare specimen of Italian Scheelite on matrix. An old specimen from a classic locality not commonly seen for sale. The crystal measures 2cm and is a good yellow with gemmy zones. There are at least 3 other small Scheelite present on the Pyrite rich matrix.


C166 - Kermesite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534)
Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
miniature - 4.7 x 0.9 x 0.5 cm


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Kermesite from Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/pics/c166a.jpg] Kermesite from Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/pics/c166b.jpg] Kermesite from Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/pics/c166c.jpg]

Diverging spray of Kermesite crystals with a bright metallic luster.


P448 - Lawsonite $ 80 (=~ AUS$ 122) SOLD
Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 6.5 x 5.5 cm


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Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/p448a.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/p448b.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/p448c.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/p448d.jpg]

Crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Small red garnets are also present in the schist. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


C191 - Chrome Cerussite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534)
Magnet Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 3 cm


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Chrome Cerussite from Magnet Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/c191a.jpg] Chrome Cerussite from Magnet Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/c191b.jpg] Chrome Cerussite from Magnet Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/c191c.jpg] Chrome Cerussite from Magnet Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/C191.mp4]

Bright yellow Cerussite 'snowflakes' on a limonite matrix. Rare old material from the Magnet Mine. Comes with Andy Seibel and Schneiders labels.


LP875 - Quartz gwindel $ 220 (=~ AUS$ 335)
Shalman area, Khyber District, Pakistan
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2 cm


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Quartz gwindel from Shalman area, Khyber District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp875A.jpg] Quartz gwindel from Shalman area, Khyber District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp875b.jpg] Quartz gwindel from Shalman area, Khyber District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp875c.jpg] Quartz gwindel from Shalman area, Khyber District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp875d.jpg] Quartz gwindel from Shalman area, Khyber District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp875f.jpg]

Glassy, transparent Quartz gwindel from the Shalman area of Pakistan. Sharp and complete with an nice looking overall form. Undamaged and well crystallized all around. Ex. Len Pisciotta gwindel collection.


C201 - Elbaite $ 600 (=~ AUS$ 915)
Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil
small cabinet - 5.5 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm


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Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c201a.jpg] Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c201b.jpg] Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c201c.jpg]

Purple and pink Tourmaline crystal out of an old collection. This is classic old Virgem da Lapa material, probably from the 1960s. Gemmy from tip to bottom with a purple body color and bright pink termination. Undamaged and weighs 4.4 grams.


P449 - Anatase on Albite $ 1600 (=~ AUS$ 2440)
Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan
miniature - 5 x 3 x 1.8 cm


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Anatase on Albite from Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p449a.jpg] Anatase on Albite from Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p449b.jpg] Anatase on Albite from Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p449c.jpg] Anatase on Albite from Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p449d.jpg]

Sharp Anatase crystals and white Albite crystals well dispersed across the front of a thin matrix. This is a flaoter and the back side also has Anatase crystals and Quartz crystals. I imported a good number of these many years ago when they were first being found. This was my favorite of them all and I've held onto to it for all these years, releasing it now for the first time.


C205 - Legrandite $ 2200 (=~ AUS$ 3355)
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 3.3 x 1 x 0.6 cm


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Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c205a.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c205b.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c205c.jpg]

Floater, double-terminated Legrandite crystal from the recent (2017) find. Thick and translucent with great color. There were not many single crystals found (I only saw one other). .


P450 - Azurite $ 600 (=~ AUS$ 915)
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 3.8 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p450a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p450b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p450c.jpg]

Large, lustrous blue Azurite crystal from the Milpillas Mine. This is essentially a single large crystal with a small bit of matrix attached to the lower backside. In excellent overall condition with very minor edge chips.


C213 - Sphene $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686)
Mondo Mine, Tanzania
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 1.7 cm


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Sphene from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c213a.jpg] Sphene from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c213b.jpg] Sphene from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c213c.jpg]

A large, well formed single Sphene crystal from teh relatively new Mondo Mine. The locality is primarily mined for Quartz, but occassionally a good Sphene is found. This is as large and sharp and Sphene as I have seen from this locality so far. Good on front and back with gem zones.


P451 - Azurite $ 3000 (=~ AUS$ 4575)
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
cabinet - 10 x 7 x 4 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p451a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p451b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p451c.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p451d.jpg]

Azurite crystal to 2.3cm wide on matrix from the Milpillas Mine. Greenish mineralization on the surface of the matrix gives a nice color contrast to the Azurite crystals. Quality undamaged crystals well centered on matrix. Ex. Frank Imbriacco collection.


C240 - Diamond $ 2500 (=~ AUS$ 3812)
South Africa
thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm


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Diamond from South Africa [db_pics/pics/c240a.jpg] Diamond from South Africa [db_pics/pics/c240b.jpg] Diamond from South Africa [db_pics/pics/c240c.jpg]

Complete octahedral Diamond crystal. Great luster with surface growth features. Translucent with gem zones. Weighs 8.25 carats.

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