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ST346 - Silver (cubic crystals!) $ 160
 Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST346a.jpg] Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST346b.jpg] Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST346c.jpg]

Clusters of cubic Silver crystals that have been exposed from white Calcite. Cubic Silver crystals are uncommon and these are superbly formed, sharp cubes of about 1.5mm in size. The crystal clusters are up to 5mm in size.

ST348 - Silver (cubic crystals!) $ 280
 Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST348a.jpg] Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST348b.jpg] Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST348c.jpg]

Clusters of cubic Silver crystals on matrix that have been exposed from white Calcite. Cubic Silver crystals are uncommon and these are superbly formed, sharp cubes of about 3mm in size. The calcite has been mostly etched away leaving the cubic Silver crystals and hackly Silver along with small Quartz crystals on the matrix. There is one good sized crystal 3mm in size.

ST354 - Silver (cubic crystals!) $ 220
 Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST354a.jpg] Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST354b.jpg] Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST354c.jpg] Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST354d.jpg]

Cubic Silver crystals on matrix that have been exposed from white Calcite. Cubic Silver crystals are uncommon and these are superbly formed, sharp cubes to about 2mm in size. The crystals are present on a Safflorite matrix around some remaining etched Calcite.

ST356 - Silver (cubic crystals!) $ 175 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 88
 Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST356a.jpg] Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST356b.jpg] Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST356c.jpg] Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST356d.jpg] Silver (cubic crystals!) from Bouismas Mine, Zagora Prov., Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST356e.jpg]

Cubic Silver crystals on matrix that have been exposed from white Calcite. Cubic Silver crystals are uncommon and these are superbly formed, sharp cubes to about 2mm in size. The crystals are present on a Safflorite matrix around some remaining etched Calcite.

ST159 - Vesuvianite $ 80
 Tunnel 36, Portola, Plumas Co., California, USA
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Vesuvianite from Tunnel 36, Portola, Plumas Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST159a.jpg] Vesuvianite from Tunnel 36, Portola, Plumas Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST159b.jpg] Vesuvianite from Tunnel 36, Portola, Plumas Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST159c.jpg] Vesuvianite from Tunnel 36, Portola, Plumas Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST159d.jpg]

Two parallel grown, translucent rootbeer brown Vesuvianite crystals. A wonderful example of a California Vesuvianite and of higher quality than most from this locality.

ST402 - Dioptase on/in Quartz $ 450 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 225
 Reneville, Dem. Rep. of Congo
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Dioptase on/in Quartz from Reneville, Dem. Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/ST402a.jpg] Dioptase on/in Quartz from Reneville, Dem. Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/ST402b.jpg] Dioptase on/in Quartz from Reneville, Dem. Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/ST402c.jpg]

Cluster of clear Quartz crystals with Dioptase. The main Dioptase is 1.3cm long, double-terminated, with both ends extending out opposite sides of the Quartz cluster. Old, rare specimen. Dioptase, when included in Quartz crystals, make rare and valuable specimens.

ST438 - Milarite $ 300
 Milarite locality, Rössing Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
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Milarite from Milarite locality, Rössing Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST438a.jpg] Milarite from Milarite locality, Rössing Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST438b.jpg] Milarite from Milarite locality, Rössing Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST438c.jpg]

Single well terminated Milarite crystal from Namibia. Milarite is a rare silicate mineral with good crystals found at only a small number of localities worldwide. Well terminated, translucent single crystal with nicely beveled termination edges. A rare thumbnail.

ST430 - Wurtzite $ 350
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
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Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST430a.jpg] Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST430b.jpg] Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST430c.jpg] Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST430d.jpg]

Translucent to transparent red/orange single Wurtzite crystal. These were discovered a few years ago at the Merelani Tanzanite mines and are considered the world's best for species.

ST552 - Tantalite $ 200
 Kunar, Afghanistan
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Tantalite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/ST552a.jpg] Tantalite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/ST552b.jpg] Tantalite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/ST552c.jpg] Tantalite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/ST552d.jpg]

Complete and undamaged tabular Tantalite crystal with attached Albite. I can see a bit of red coloration on some edges so it's perhaps Manganotantalite.

ST560 - Dioptase $ 500
 Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo
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Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST560a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST560b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST560c.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST560d.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST560e.jpg]

Aesthetic cluster of large, elongated Dioptase crystals. Undamaged. This is from the Lou Schwartz collection and one of the earlier pieces found at the locality.

ST472 - Dioptase $ 300
 Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo
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Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST472a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST472b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST472c.jpg]

Large, elongated single Dioptase crystal. Undamaged, transparent to translucent with attached white Calcite around the base. Exceptional single thumbnail Dioptase.

ST719 - Magnesioaxinite $ 125
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
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Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST719a.jpg] Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST719b.jpg] Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST719c.jpg] Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST719d.jpg]

Glassy purple/blue single Magnesioaxinite crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Complete all around and undamaged. Partially transparent with a bit of Graphite in the bottom. Cute, quality thumbnail.

ST752 - Spinel $ 250
 Ruaha, near Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
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Spinel from Ruaha, near Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST752a.jpg] Spinel from Ruaha, near Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST752b.jpg] Spinel from Ruaha, near Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST752c.jpg] Spinel from Ruaha, near Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST752d.jpg] Spinel from Ruaha, near Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST752e.jpg]

Octahedral purple Spinel crystals from recent finds in Tanzania. The cluster is complete all around has damage only on one edge, otherwise undamaged. Good color, luster and translucency.

ST753 - Azurite $ 125
 Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
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Azurite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST753a.jpg] Azurite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST753b.jpg] Azurite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST753c.jpg]

Single 1.7cm crystal of Azurite on matrix. The Azurite crystal is euhedral with good luster. Good crystals of Azurite are rare for this locality!

ST743 - Platinum $ 600
 Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia
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Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST743a.jpg] Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST743b.jpg] Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST743c.jpg] Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST743e.jpg]

Crystal of Platinum from the famous and now closed Konder platinum deposit. These are no longer being found. Specimen is a partial cube that weighs 0.4 grams.
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