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MK284 - Amblygonite $ 400 (=~ CAN$ 549) Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.5 x 1 cm Gem-like single Ablygonite crystal recently found in Brazil. Well crystallized all around with a twinning groove along one edge. High luster like polished glass and areas of gem transparency (much better than photos!). A superb and rare thumbnail-sized crystal.
SV259 - Caledonite, Cerussite $ 275 (=~ CAN$ 377) Rowley Mine, Theba, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm Blue Caledonite and Cerussite crystals from the Rowley Mine in Arizona. Caledonite is a rare lead copper sulfate carbonate mineral. Good gemmy crystals. Ex. Dan Evanich collection.
SV291 - Caledonite, Cerussite, Brochantite $ 75 (=~ CAN$ 103) Rowley Mine, Theba, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA thumbnail - 1.5 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm Four specimens of blue Caledonite, green Brochantite, and Cerussite from the Rowley Mine in Arizona. Caledonite is a rare lead copper sulfate carbonate mineral. Highly mineralized, colorful specimens.
MK291 - Tanzanite on Calcite $ 450 (=~ CAN$ 618) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm Stunning gemmy Tanzanite crystal on Calcite crystals from the Merelani Hills in Tanzania. The Tanzanite 1.9cm tall and highly transparent with a blue/purple color. The Tanzanite grows out of white Calcite crystals and stands alone in front of a jumbled mass of smaller Tanzanite crystals.
MK292 - Tanzanite $ 225 (=~ CAN$ 309) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 0.9 cm Bi-color single Tanzanite crystal from the Merelani Hills in Tanzania. The crystal is gemmy, complete all around with yellow over blue coloration and an interesting stepped termination.
MK294 - Tanzanite $ 175 (=~ CAN$ 240) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 0.7 cm Tall cluster of gemmy Tanzanite crystals from the Merelani Hills in Tanzania. The crystals are complete all around and undamaged, blue in color, and gemmy.
MK295 - Calcite on Tanzanite $ 250 (=~ CAN$ 343) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm A single gemmy blue Tanzanite crystal partially coated in Calcite from the Merelani Hills in Tanzania. The crystal has some contacting and a bit attached Graphite on one side but is otherwise perfect. Gemmy and colorful with a nice accent of the white Calcite.
LV359 - Sylvanite with Tellurium $ 200 (=~ CAN$ 274) Emperor Mine, Tavua Gold Field, Viti Levu, Fiji thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1 cm Specimen with both Sylvanite and Tellurium from Fiji. This gold mine has geology that is similar to that of Cripple Creek has produced exceptional specimens of various gold tellurides over the years.
LV367 - Orthoclase $ 95 (=~ CAN$ 130) Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar thumbnail - 1.2 x 1 x 1 cm Gem quality Orthoclase (Feldspar), a rarity for the species. Colorless and totally transparent with good crystal faces.
LV368 - Orthoclase $ 95 (=~ CAN$ 130) Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm Gem quality Orthoclase (Feldspar), a rarity for the species. Colorless and totally transparent with good crystal faces.
MK531 - Manganotantalite $ 250 (=~ CAN$ 343) Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm Deep red Manganotantalite crystal from the Alto Ligonha pegmatites. Complete all around with stepped termination.
MK537 - Spinel $ 150 (=~ CAN$ 206) Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 3 x 2.8 x 2 cm Showy specimen of pink Spinel crystals in Calcite matrix. The crystals reach 1.4cm in size and are complete and undamaged though the main crystal has stepped growth/indentaion on one side.
MK542 - Amblygonite $ 180 (=~ CAN$ 247) Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1 cm Single crystal of translucent to transparent yellow Amblygonite from Brazil. Amblygonite is a rare lithium-aluminum phosphate species that is not commonly seen in fine display quality crystals. This is a well crystallized specimen with big glassy faces on both sides and contacting along the bottome and one side edge. Translucent with transparent gem areas. Excellent thumbnail for the species!
ST474 - Dioptase $ 200 (=~ CAN$ 274) Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.4 x 1.1 cm Large doubly-terminated Dioptase crystal from recent finds in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Bright, translucent, and deep emerald green with areas of transparency. In excellent condition with smooth lustrous crystals faces. It has a smooth indentation on part of the backside where it was attached to what was a Chrysocolla matrix.
ST477 - Dioptase $ 200 (=~ CAN$ 274) Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1.1 cm Cluster of Dioptase crystals from recent finds in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Main crystals is large, doubly-terminated, and 2cm tall. Bright, translucent, and deep emerald green with areas of transparency. In excellent condition with smooth lustrous crystals faces. The backside is coated with a layer of drusy Quartz.
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