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T569 - Pyrite on Tsavorite $ 150 (=~ ¥ 22256)
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm


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Pyrite on Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t569a.jpg] Pyrite on Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t569b.jpg] Pyrite on Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t569c.jpg]

A recent surprise from Merelani are these elongated Tsavorite crystals. This one is a glassy green crystal, undamaged, and beautifully accented by Pyrite crystals.


T641 - Tsavorite with Pyrite $ 1500 (=~ ¥ 222563)
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 3 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm


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Tsavorite with Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t641a.jpg] Tsavorite with Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t641b.jpg] Tsavorite with Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t641c.jpg] Tsavorite with Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t641d.jpg] Tsavorite with Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t641e.jpg] Tsavorite with Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t641f.jpg]

An extremely elongated Tsavorite crystal with attached Pyrite crystals. Fully crystallized all around and undamaged, even the bottom end has some crystal faces present. This is the longest elongated Tsavorite I have yet seen from recent production.


T691 - Tsavorite $ 400 (=~ ¥ 59350)
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.9 x 1 x 0.8 cm


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Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t691a.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t691b.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t691c.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t691d.jpg]

Fine quality elongated Tsavorite crystal from recent production (2017) that has been producing these stange, elongated crystals. Many of the new crystals, like this one, exhibit a faden line running up the C-axis. This is an undamaged floater cluster of a few interconnected crystals.


T802 - Legrandite $ 450 (=~ ¥ 66769)
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
thumbnail - 2 x 1.2 x 1 cm


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Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t802a.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t802b.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t802c.jpg]

Bright golden crystal cluster of Legrandite with good terminations across the top, and even the tiny tips at the bottom end are terminated. Great color.


T812 - Wulfenite $ 150 (=~ ¥ 22256)
Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.2 x 0.5 cm


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Wulfenite from Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/t812a.jpg] Wulfenite from Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/t812b.jpg] Wulfenite from Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/t812c.jpg]

Sharp, transparent single Wulfenite crystal from the Rowley Mine.  A small but stunning undamaged gem of a Wulfenite. Great color and luster.


T847 - Dravite $ 750 (=~ ¥ 111281)
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm


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Dravite from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t847a.jpg] Dravite from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t847b.jpg] Dravite from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t847c.jpg]

New 2017, limited production from the Commander Mine. These crystals are solid green and not bi-colors like last year. However the green is very rich and bright. A gemmy complete crystal that weighs 9.7 grams.


T850 - Dravite $ 750 (=~ ¥ 111281)
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm


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Dravite from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t850a.jpg] Dravite from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t850b.jpg]

New 2017, limited production from the Commander Mine. These crystals are solid green and not bi-colors like last year. However the green is very rich and bright. Slight edge chipping otherwise complete and undamaged. A gemmy complete crystal that weighs 5.7 grams.


T890 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 500 (=~ ¥ 74188)
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 1 x 0.7 cm


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Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t890a.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t890b.jpg]

Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and mostly gem quality with just a few interanl veils. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 3.1 grams.


T892 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 380 (=~ ¥ 56383)
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.1 x 1.1 cm


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Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t892a.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t892b.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t892c.jpg]

Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and mostly gem quality with just a few interanl veils. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 4.0 grams.


T893 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 650 (=~ ¥ 96444)
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.4 x 0.8 x 0.5 cm


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Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t893a.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t893b.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t893d.jpg]

Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and mostly gem quality with just a few interanl veils. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 2.2 grams.


T894 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 650 (=~ ¥ 96444)
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.4 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm


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Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t894a.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t894b.jpg]

Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and mostly gem quality with just a few interanl veils. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 2.7 grams.


T895 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 450 (=~ ¥ 66769)
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.4 x 1 x 0.9 cm


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Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t895a.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t895b.jpg]

Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green at the base. Fantastic color and mostly gem quality with just a few interanl veils. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 2.3 grams.


T906 - Bastnasite $ 350 (=~ ¥ 51931)
Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan
thumbnail - 3.0 x 2 x 1.2 cm


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Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t906a.jpg] Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t906b.jpg] Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t906c.jpg] Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t906d.jpg]

Well formed, complete single translucent yellow/brown Basnasite crystal. There is a small notch on the bottom where it was attached to another crystal. Undamaged and good on both sides.


T919 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 200 (=~ ¥ 29675)
Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.9 x 1.3 x 1 cm


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Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t919a.jpg] Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t919b.jpg]

Double terminated Quartz scepter from a 2017 find. The scepter head has smokey coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete and undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen.


T920 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 200 (=~ ¥ 29675)
Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm


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Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t920a.jpg] Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t920b.jpg]

Double terminated Quartz scepter from a 2017 find. The scepter head has both smokey and amethyst coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete and undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen.
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