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P585 - Quartz $ 1500
 Mondo Mine, Mondo, Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania
cabinet - 10.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Quartz from Mondo Mine, Mondo, Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p585a.jpg] Quartz from Mondo Mine, Mondo, Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p585b.jpg] Quartz from Mondo Mine, Mondo, Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p585c.jpg] Quartz from Mondo Mine, Mondo, Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p585d.jpg] Quartz from Mondo Mine, Mondo, Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p585e.jpg]

Water-clear single Quartz crystal from the now famous Mondo Mine in Tanzania. Crystallized all around with excellent transparency and no internal fractures. Complete and undamaged fine quality crystal. One of the best I've ever had and a crystal I've kept in my collection since the inital find.

P586 - Pyromorphite $ 1800
 Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA
small cabinet - 6.6 x 5 x 2.3 cm


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Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/p586a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/p586b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/p586c.jpg]

Botryoidal, satiny orange, arsenian Pyromorphite crystals on a small amount of matrix. The crystal groups translucent with rich orange color. Obtained via trade, the previous collector paid $2,500 for this back in 2017. Ex. Rosey collection.

P587 - Sphalerite on Galena $ 1500
 Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm


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Sphalerite on Galena from Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/p587a.jpg] Sphalerite on Galena from Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/p587b.jpg] Sphalerite on Galena from Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/p587c.jpg]

Large single spinel-twinned Galena crystal with attached black Sphalerite crystals. The Sphalerite cover much of the front face and some of the back face of the Galena, and also forms a perfect base for the crystal - it stands up vertically without need for a base. Complete all around, highly aesthetic, and undamaged. Purchased from a Russian dealer in Tucson 25+ years ago.

P588 - Barite on Calcite $ 2600
 Elk Creek, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA
small cabinet - 6.8 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Barite on Calcite from Elk Creek, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/p588a.jpg] Barite on Calcite from Elk Creek, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/p588b.jpg] Barite on Calcite from Elk Creek, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/p588c.jpg] Barite on Calcite from Elk Creek, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/p588d.jpg] Barite on Calcite from Elk Creek, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/p588e.jpg]

Translucent yellow Calcite crystals hosting transparent brown Barite crystals to 3.5cm in length. The Barite crystals are lustrous and undamaged, but the Calcite also make this one special due to the elongated height of the crystals, to 1.5cm tall.

P589 - Fluorite $ 300 SOLD
 Filon Jaune, Valzergues, Aveyron, Occitanie, France
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 2.5 cm


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Fluorite from Filon Jaune, Valzergues, Aveyron, Occitanie, France [db_pics/pics/p589a.jpg] Fluorite from Filon Jaune, Valzergues, Aveyron, Occitanie, France [db_pics/pics/p589b.jpg] Fluorite from Filon Jaune, Valzergues, Aveyron, Occitanie, France [db_pics/pics/p589c.jpg] Fluorite from Filon Jaune, Valzergues, Aveyron, Occitanie, France [db_pics/pics/p589d.jpg] Fluorite from Filon Jaune, Valzergues, Aveyron, Occitanie, France [db_pics/pics/p589e.jpg]

Transparent yellow Fluorite crystals without matrix. The Fluorite cubes reach 2.8cm in size. Ex. Tiziano Bonisoli collection.

P590 - Chalcocite $ 1600
 Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith Wisconsin, USA
miniature - 4 x 3.8 x 2.4 cm


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Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/p590a.jpg] Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/p590b.jpg] Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/p590c.jpg] Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/p590d.jpg]

Golden irridescent crystals of Chalcocite from the now defunct Flambeau Mine. Well crystallized all around with shimmering gold and purple coloration. A crystal I've owned for 20+ years, ex. John Barlow collection #5908.

P206 - Scorodite $ 350
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 7 x 4 x 2 cm


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Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p206a.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p206b.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p206c.jpg]

Double-sided specimen with large green Scorodite crystals on both sides. Many fine, isolated Scorodite crystals to 7mm in size.

P592 - Scorodite with Selenite $ 500
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
cabinet - 12 x 7.5 x 4.5 cm


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Scorodite with Selenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p592a.jpg] Scorodite with Selenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p592b.jpg] Scorodite with Selenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p592c.jpg] Scorodite with Selenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p592d.jpg] Scorodite with Selenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p592e.jpg]

Large specimen of Limonite covered by transparent Selenite and isolated clusters of green Scorodite crystals. Just look at all the Scorodite, dozens of clusters, with some under or partially covered by clear Selenite. Rare to find such a large display specimen with so much Scorodite!

P593 - Smithsonite $ 500
 Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico
small cabinet - 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p593a.jpg] Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p593b.jpg]

Satiny, translucent blue Smithsonite from Choix. The color of the Smithsonite is really wonderful, and this blue was less commonly found at this locality.

P594 - Hambergite on Tourmaline $ 1500 SOLD
 Stak Nala, Skardu Dist., Pakistan
miniature - 3.7 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm


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Hambergite on Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu Dist., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p594a.jpg] Hambergite on Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu Dist., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p594b.jpg] Hambergite on Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu Dist., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p594c.jpg] Hambergite on Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu Dist., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p594d.jpg] Hambergite on Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu Dist., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p594e.jpg] Hambergite on Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu Dist., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/p594f.jpg]

Two blue-cap Tourmaline crystals with attached Albite and Hambergite crystals. The Tourmaline crystals grade up from dark green, to medium green, to colorless to slightly lavender, and finally to blue terminations. The backside has numerous attached white Hambergite crystals to 1.7cm. Undamaged and not your average Stak Nala Tourmaline!! Ex. Neil Levett collection, acquired by Neil in 2013.

P595 - Sapphire $ 2800 SOLD
 Winza, Dodoma, Tanzania
miniature - 3.8 x 2.8 x 2.2 cm


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Sapphire from Winza, Dodoma, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p595a.jpg] Sapphire from Winza, Dodoma, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p595b.jpg] Sapphire from Winza, Dodoma, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p595c.jpg] Sapphire from Winza, Dodoma, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p595d.jpg] Sapphire from Winza, Dodoma, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/p595e.jpg]

Sharp, transparent pink Sapphire crystal, 1cm in size, in a dark, crystalline matrix with other smaller Sapphire crystals. The Sapphire has top form and excellent transparency. It is simply the best one I've ever been able to acquire from the locality and was held in my collection for many (15?) years.

P596 - Boleite $ 90 SOLD
 Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico
thumbnail - 0.7 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm


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Boleite from Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p596a.jpg] Boleite from Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p596b.jpg] Boleite from Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p596c.jpg] Boleite from Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p596d.jpg]

Single crystal of deep blue Boleite. This is a complete crystal with sharp edges and an unusual shape, appears to be a cube modified to varying degrees by octahedral faces. Boleite is a rare lead-silver-copper halide mineral that is at it's best from this locality.

P597 - Wulfenite $ 250 SOLD
 Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.7 x 4 x 2 cm


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Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p597a.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p597b.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p597c.jpg]

Dense coverage of thick, orange Wulfenite crystals atop white Calcite.

P598 - Wulfenite $ 200
 Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
miniature - 3.8 x 3.3 x 2 cm


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Wulfenite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/p598a.jpg] Wulfenite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/p598b.jpg] Wulfenite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/p598c.jpg] Wulfenite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/p598d.jpg]

Thick, translucent orange to cream-colored Wulfenite crystal. The crystal has flat, smooth faces on the front side, and more rounded, etched features on the back side. Weighs 61.5 grams.

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