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MK135 - Olmiite $ 1250 (=~ € 1142)
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
miniature - 3.7 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm


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Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk135a.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk135b.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk135c.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk135d.jpg]

Two peach colored Olmiite crystals on matrix covered by drusy Calcite crystals. The crystals are translucent with high luster and display well from either side.

SV581 - Tourmaline $ 1250 (=~ € 1142)
 Stak Nala, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
miniature - 5 x 4.2 x 3.2 cm


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Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SV581a.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/sv581f.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SV581c.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/sv581g.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SV581e.jpg]

Doubly-terminated Tourmaline crystal with an attached cluster of Albite. The Tourmaline is 5 x 1.5cm with a pink, pyramidal termination on one end and a green, flat termination on the other end.

SV552 - Calcite on Quartz $ 1000 (=~ € 914)
 Ballyegan Quarry, Castle Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland
large cabinet - 22 x 14 x 7 cm


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Calcite on Quartz from Ballyegan Quarry, Castle Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV552a.jpg] Calcite on Quartz from Ballyegan Quarry, Castle Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV552b.jpg] Calcite on Quartz from Ballyegan Quarry, Castle Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV552d.jpg] Calcite on Quartz from Ballyegan Quarry, Castle Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV552e.jpg] Calcite on Quartz from Ballyegan Quarry, Castle Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV552f.jpg]

Specimen of large Calcite crystals on a Quartz crystal covered matrix from the Tim Sherburn collection of Irish minerals. This is a from a well known, limited find in 1997. Specimens from this find are highly coveted in Ireland and this was the only one Tim ever saw for sale in his 25+ years of collecting Irish minerals. Large sized crystals in excellent condition. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.

MK146 - Copper (cubic crystals!) $ 1500 (=~ € 1370)
 Northwestern Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA
miniature - 3.7 x 2 x 1.9 cm


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Copper (cubic crystals!) from Northwestern Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/MK146a.jpg] Copper (cubic crystals!) from Northwestern Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/MK146b.jpg] Copper (cubic crystals!) from Northwestern Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/MK146c.jpg] Copper (cubic crystals!) from Northwestern Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/MK146d.jpg]

Cluster of cubic Copper crystals from the Northwestern Mine in Michigan's Copper country. Individual crystals reach 7mm in size. Ex. Chris Stefano collection.

MK147 - Chlorargyrite crystals $ 3000 (=~ € 2741)
 Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.2 x 1 cm


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Chlorargyrite crystals from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/MK147a.jpg] Chlorargyrite crystals from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/MK147b.jpg] Chlorargyrite crystals from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/MK147c.jpg] Chlorargyrite crystals from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/MK147d.jpg]

Brownish green, waxy crystals of Chlorargyrite from Broken Hill. Chlorargyrite is a rare silver species that's at it's best from Broken Hill, however usually as amorphous coatings and masses. Well formed crystals such as these are very rare. This fine thumbnail has individual crystals to 7mm in size. Ex. Chris Stefano collection.

MK173 - Sapphire $ 2000 (=~ € 1827)
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/MK173a.jpg] Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/MK173b.jpg] Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/MK173c.jpg] Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/MK173d.jpg] Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk173e.jpg]

Pair of large pink Sapphire crystals from Tanzania. Two hexagonal prisms that have grown side by side, the largest 6cm and doubly-terminated. Displays well from the front but backside is more rough (as shown). Glows bright red under UV light. Impressive large Sapphires!

MK212 - Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite $ 1500 (=~ € 1370)
 Tsumeb, Namibia
cabinet - 10 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk212a.jpg] Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk212b.jpg] Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk212c.jpg] Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk212d.jpg]

Globular translucent green Cuprian Smithsonite with yellow Mimetite from Tsumeb. The Smithsonite is translucent and forms botryoidal masses and short stalactitic formations with crystallized surfaces. A showy large specimen of one of the most desirable Smithsonite varietals from Tsumeb.

MK237 - Rose Quartz $ 1250 (=~ € 1142)
 Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.8 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Rose Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk237a.jpg] Rose Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk237b.jpg] Rose Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk237c.jpg]

Cluster of glassy, transparent Rose Quartz crystals from Brazil. This cluster features a particularly well formed large individual crystal 3cm tall. Undamaged, fine quality miniature.

MK297 - Prehnite on Tanzanite $ 4750 (=~ € 4340)
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4.5 x 2.8 x 2 cm


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Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk297a.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk297b.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk297c.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk297d.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk297e.jpg]

Gemmy purple/blue Tanzanite crystal with attached Prehnite from the Merelani Hills in Tanzania. The Tanzanite has classic form and is complete all around. It's a natural, unheated crystal with and orange/red coloration when viewed up the C-axis (last photo shows this color, shot with my hand wrapped around the crystal and a light shining up from the bottom). The Prehnite is translucent lemon yellow and forms hemispherical clusters that total 2cm wide. It's rare to find such clean looking Prehnite on Tanzanite specimen. Weighs 28.75 grams.

MK302 - Silver on Copper $ 3500 (=~ € 3198)
 Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302a.jpg] Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302b.jpg] Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302c.jpg] Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302d.jpg]

Silver crystals on Copper from the Rockland Mine in Michigan. The Silver is well crystallized and sits atop a small amount of Copper. This can be displayed from a variety of angles but I like it how it's shown in the first photo with the large 2.5cm somewhat horizontal Silver crystal facing forward. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.

MK304 - Liroconite on Quartz $ 9800 (=~ € 8954)
 Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
small cabinet - 6.2 x 5 x 4 cm


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Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304a.jpg] Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304b.jpg] Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304c.jpg] Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304d.jpg] Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304e.jpg] Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304f.jpg]

Good sized and exceptionally rich specimen of Lironconite and Quartz from Cornwall. The Lironconite is present on all sides and the color is outstanding, an intense teal blue. The crystals are good sized and reach up to 1cm wide. The last photo shows a 4cm terminated Quartz crystal with an isolated 9mm Lironconite attached (along with other Lironconite). An adventurous trimmer could likely turn this into 2-3 good specimens, including one with the terminated Quartz crystal, but I like it as is for it's richness and size. Liroconite is a rare copper species with the best specimens found at this mine, which is also the type locality for the species. Wheal Gorland began operation in 1792 and the best Liroconite specimens were found in the mid 1800s. The combination of rarity and beauty keep these in high demand and they are only rarely available for sale.

MK462 - Cuprian Smithsonite $ 3000 (=~ € 2741)
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462b.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462c.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462d.jpg]

Gorgeous lime green crystals of Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb. The top face is completely covered by translucent, lustrous crystals. The bottom is vuggy with additional good Smithsonite crystals. Ex. Andrew Neely collection.

MK528 - Ilvaite $ 1200 (=~ € 1096)
 No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China
cabinet - 10 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528a.jpg] Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528b.jpg] Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528c.jpg] Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528d.jpg]

Large, doubly-terminated single Ilvaite crystal from China. A very large example, complete all around and in near pristine condition. Glossy luster and excellent as is, but has never been cleaned and could be improved if desired.

MK535 - Spinel $ 1250 (=~ € 1142)
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 3 x 3 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535c.jpg]

Large, complete purple/red Spinel crystal in a white Calcite matrix. The Spinel is 2.8cm in size and one of the best I've seen. The crystal is complete and has a smaller crystal intergrown on one side and another crystal below it. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.

MK540 - Copper $ 1200 (=~ € 1096)
 Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4.5 cm


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Copper from Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk540a.jpg] Copper from Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk540b.jpg] Copper from Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk540c.jpg] Copper from Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk540d.jpg]

Curving cluster of Copper crystals atop two small pieces of light colored matrix. Good sized crystals withnice patina and a form that reminds me of a scorpion.
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