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CT312 - Goosecreekite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229)
Nasik, Maharashtras State, India
thumbnail - 3 x 2.2 x 1.7 cm


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Goosecreekite from Nasik, Maharashtras State, India [db_pics/pics/CT312a.jpg] Goosecreekite from Nasik, Maharashtras State, India [db_pics/pics/CT312b.jpg] Goosecreekite from Nasik, Maharashtras State, India [db_pics/pics/CT312c.jpg] Goosecreekite from Nasik, Maharashtras State, India [db_pics/pics/CT312d.jpg]

Undamaged thumbnail sized cluster of the rare Zeolite Goosecreekite. Goosecreekite is far more uncommon than other Indian zeolites, and these from Nasik are the world's best. A nice example with great crystals, in the thumbnail size range.


CT348 - Siegenite $ 275 (=~ AUS$ 419)
Buick Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1 cm


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Siegenite from Buick Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/CT348a.jpg] Siegenite from Buick Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/CT348b.jpg] Siegenite from Buick Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/CT348c.jpg]

Crystals of Siegenite on a sulfide rich matrix that is crystallized on both sides. Siegenite is a cobalt nickel sulfide that is one of the rarer and most sought after minerals from Missouri's Viburnum Trend.


CT202 - Enargite $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 191)
Butte, Montana, USA
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Enargite from Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT202a.jpg] Enargite from Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT202b.jpg] Enargite from Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT202c.jpg] Enargite from Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT202d.jpg]

Quality undamaged cluster of Enargite crystals. Crystals reach 1cm in size.


CT385 - Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite with Mimetite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229)
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 3 x 2.3 x 2 cm


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Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite with Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT385a.jpg] Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite with Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT385b.jpg]

Well formed Tarnowitzite crystal, 1.5cm wide, on matrix with attached crystals of Mimetite.


CT390 - Dolomite on Tennantite $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 381)
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.2 x 2 x 1.7 cm


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Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390a.jpg] Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390b.jpg] Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390c.jpg] Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390d.jpg] Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390e.jpg]

Floater cluster of Tennantite crystals composed of two larger crystals to 1.5cm on edge and a number of smaller crystals, with a crystal of White Dolomite attached. Crystallized all around with no point of contact, better than photos.


CT114 - Cerussite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229)
Taouz, Morocco
thumbnail - 3 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Cerussite from Taouz, Morocco [db_pics/pics/CT114a.jpg] Cerussite from Taouz, Morocco [db_pics/pics/CT114b.jpg] Cerussite from Taouz, Morocco [db_pics/pics/CT114c.jpg]

White 'snowflake' Cerussite cluster 2.1cm wide, on matrix. Old material from the Chuck Trantham collection.


CT100 - Silver $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 381)
Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm


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Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT100a.jpg] Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT100c.jpg] Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT100d.jpg] Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT100f.jpg] Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT100g.jpg]

Specimen of Silver crystals from Batopilas. Not the typical 'herringbone' style for the locality, this is a dense mass of crystals, some showing platy, cubic crystals to 3mm. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.


CT248 - Mimetite on Cerussite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229)
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Mimetite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT248aa.jpg] Mimetite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT248b.jpg] Mimetite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT248d.jpg]

Glassy Cerussite crystal partially coated by yellow Mimetite (old label says Beaverite) on a Mottramite coated matrix.


CT484 - Manganotantatlite $ 280 (=~ AUS$ 427)
Alto do Giz pegmatite, Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm


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Manganotantatlite from Alto do Giz pegmatite, Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT484a.jpg] Manganotantatlite from Alto do Giz pegmatite, Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT484b.jpg] Manganotantatlite from Alto do Giz pegmatite, Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT484c.jpg] Manganotantatlite from Alto do Giz pegmatite, Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT484d.jpg] Manganotantatlite from Alto do Giz pegmatite, Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT484e.jpg]

Well terminated single crystal showing good red coloration on the sides.


CT512 - Achtaragdite $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 183)
Akhtaragda River mouth, Vilyui River Basin, Mirninsky District, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm


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Achtaragdite from Akhtaragda River mouth, Vilyui River Basin, Mirninsky District, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia [db_pics/pics/CT512a.jpg] Achtaragdite from Akhtaragda River mouth, Vilyui River Basin, Mirninsky District, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia [db_pics/pics/CT512b.jpg] Achtaragdite from Akhtaragda River mouth, Vilyui River Basin, Mirninsky District, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia [db_pics/pics/CT512c.jpg] Achtaragdite from Akhtaragda River mouth, Vilyui River Basin, Mirninsky District, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia [db_pics/pics/CT512d.jpg]

Achtaragdite is a rare pseudomorph of a hydrogrossular-chlorite-carbonate mineral after what is believed to be Helvite. This is a little understood psuedo likely found many decades ago at the type locality for Grossular garnet in Siberia. It is a fine example with a well formed tetrahedron of the form of the former Helvite crystal. 


CT575 - Brewsterite with Harmotome $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 191)
Whitesmith Mine, Strontian, Argyllshire, Scotland
thumbnail - 2.2 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Brewsterite with Harmotome from Whitesmith Mine, Strontian, Argyllshire, Scotland [db_pics/pics/CT575a.jpg] Brewsterite with Harmotome from Whitesmith Mine, Strontian, Argyllshire, Scotland [db_pics/pics/CT575b.jpg] Brewsterite with Harmotome from Whitesmith Mine, Strontian, Argyllshire, Scotland [db_pics/pics/CT575c.jpg] Brewsterite with Harmotome from Whitesmith Mine, Strontian, Argyllshire, Scotland [db_pics/pics/CT575d.jpg]

Specimen of Brewsterite, a rare strontian member of the zeolite family, with Harmotome. Open vug filled with transparent to translucent sparkling crystals. From the type locality in Scotland. Old material from the Chuck Trantham collection.


CT527 - Quartz with Inclusions $ 175 (=~ AUS$ 267)
North Trinity Mountains, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
thumbnail - 2 x 1.1 x 1 cm


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Quartz with Inclusions from North Trinity Mountains, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT527a.jpg] Quartz with Inclusions from North Trinity Mountains, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT527b.jpg] Quartz with Inclusions from North Trinity Mountains, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT527c.jpg] Quartz with Inclusions from North Trinity Mountains, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT527d.jpg]

Single clear Quartz crystal heavily included by silvery crystals of a mixture of galena, pyrite, chalcopyrite, and tetrahedrite (Ag-rich 'Freibergite'). Ex. Chuck Trantham collection. Acquired by Chuck in 1980 from Al McGuinness


CT172 - Dioptase with Wulfenite $ 180 (=~ AUS$ 274)
Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine, Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine, Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT172a.jpg] Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine, Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT172b.jpg] Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine, Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT172c.jpg]

Clusters of vibrant emerald green Dioptase crystals aand orange Wulfenite crystals on a Chrysocolla coated matrix. Additionally, there are small clear Quartz crystals present.


CT322 - Rutile $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 175 (=~ AUS$ 267)
Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm


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Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT322a.jpg] Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT322b.jpg] Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT322c.jpg] Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT322d.jpg]

Fabulous V-twin crystal of Rutile from the Champion Mine. This is the best V-twin I can recall ever seeing from this locality. There are 6 pages of photos of Rutile fromt his locality on Mindat, and none show better twin formation than this. Complete all around with an area of contact on the back, with high luster. Ex. Chuck Trantham personal collection.


CT634 - Cassiterite $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 191)
Viloco Mine, Bolivia
thumbnail - 3 x 2.7 x 1.6 cm


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Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT634a.jpg] Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT634b.jpg] Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT634c.jpg]

Large single Cassiterite crystal showing areas of transparency. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.
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