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J243 - Spinel $ 125
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm


Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J243a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J243b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J243c.jpg]

Complete octahedral pink Spinel crystal with good color. Slight edge chipping. A very good spinel.

J248 - Spinel $ 125
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm


Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J248a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J248b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J248c.jpg]

Complete octahedral red Spinel crystal with good color. Some edge chipping but good overalll conditon and form. Rich gemmy areas within.

J247 - Spinel $ 90
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm


Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J247a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J247b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J247c.jpg]

Complete octahedral red Spinel crystal with good color. Damage to one corner. Rich gemmy areas within, especially the tip.

J245 - Spinel $ 125
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.9 x 1.7 x 1.1 cm


Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J245a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J245b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J245c.jpg]

Complete octahedral red Spinel crystal with good color. Damage at two tips, but overall very good with good luster and translucency. Gemmy areas within.

J249 - Spinel $ 125
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.1 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm


Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J249a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J249b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J249c.jpg]

Complete octahedral red Spinel crystal with good color. Chipping on two corners. Rich gemmy areas within, especially the tip.

J625 - Diaspore $ 280
 Aydun, Mugula, Turkey
small cabinet - 7.4 x 6.6 x 2.4 cm


Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/J625a.jpg] Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/J625b.jpg] Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/J625c.jpg]

Large single Diaspore crystal with typical ragged/contacted ends. Good gem sections in areas. This crystal displays multiple signs of fracturing and rehealing (noted by lighter colored lateral lines) resulting in a naturally 'bent' crystal, the same phenomenon that is sometimes seen in tourmaline crystals.

J626 - Diaspore $ 250
 Aydun, Mugula, Turkey
small cabinet - 7.1 x 6.8 x 4.0 cm


Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/J626a.jpg] Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/J626b.jpg] Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/J626c.jpg]

Large partial V-twin crystal of Diaspore. It is unterminated or etched terminated, as most of these are, and is translucent with transparent zones. This is rare material from old stocks in Turkey. No more is being found as the deposit has been exhausted. Large Diaspore crystals such as this are uncommon.

J622 - Brucite $ 240
 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 7.0 x 5.0 x 2.7 cm


Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J622a.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J622b.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J622c.jpg]

Large, solid 'pinwheel' radial mass of yellow Brucite on matrix. This is an uncommon example well crystallized all around, characteristic of open pocket growth and not growth in tight, contacted seams as are most. Translucent and thick with no damage.

J623 - Brucite $ 300
 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan
miniature - 4.0 x 3.9 x 1.8 cm


Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J623a.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J623b.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J623c.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J623d.jpg]

Large, solid radial mass of yellow Brucite on a small speck of matrix. The specimen is solid Brucite well crystallized all around and undamaged. It's a 360 degree 'pinwheel' formation on a small amount of matrix. This example is nearly a floater because the matrix is partially covered by a thin layer of lighter colored Brucite. It is translucent, thick and sturdy, and undamaged.

J762 - Dioptase $ 650
 Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo
small cabinet - 8.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm


Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762c.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762d.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762e.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762f.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762g.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762h.jpg]

Slightly cup-shaped formation of solid Diptase. One side shows nothing but bright, lustrous Dioptase crystals with occasional tiny yellow Wulfenites. The other side shows cup-shaped formations of Dioptase, Dioptase crytals, and about 30% coverage of a lighter green mineral with a form of small apple-green translucent globules. This one has both a flashy, showy display side and another side that's interesting under the loupe.

J763 - Dioptase $ 950
 Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo
cabinet - 11 x 5 x 3.5 cm


Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J763a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J763b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J763c.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J763d.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J763e.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J763f.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J763g.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J763i.jpg]

Bright and lustrous Dioptase crystals on a tan rock matrix. This specimen has interesting crystallization with both cup-shaped formations of solid Diptase and crystals with somewhat wheat-sheaf formations. There are also occasional tiny yellow Wulfenites present.

J765 - Dioptase $ 650
 Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo
small cabinet - 8.5 x 7 x 3 cm


Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J765a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J765b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J765c.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J765d.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J765e.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J765f.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J765g.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J765h.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J765i.jpg]

Cup-shaped formation of solid Diptase. One side shows nothing but bright, lustrous Dioptase crystals. The other side shows a mixture of Dioptase crytals and a lighter green mineral with a form of small apple-green translucent globules. This one has both a flashy, showy display side and another side that's interesting under the loupe.

J766 - Dioptase $ 450
 Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo
small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 2.3 cm


Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J766a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J766b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J766c.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J766d.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J766e.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J766f.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J766g.jpg]

Dense coverage of Dioptase crystals over a rock matrix. There is an unusual dome-shaped structure in one area, 2.2cm wide, of solid Dioptase crystals There are 3 generations of Dioptase crystals comprising the dome-shaped structure.

J768 - Dioptase with Wulfenite $ 500
 Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4 cm


Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J768a.jpg] Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J768b.jpg] Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J768c.jpg] Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J768e.jpg] Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J768f.jpg]

Bright and lustrous Dioptase crystals on a tan rock matrix. This specimen has interesting crystallization with somewhat wheat-sheaf formations of Dioptase intermixed with small yellow Wulfenite crystals. Saw cut on base.

J769 - Dioptase $ 280
 Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo
small cabinet - 8.5 x 6.5 x 2 cm


Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J769a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J769b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J769c.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J769d.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J769e.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J769f.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J769g.jpg]

Bright and lustrous Dioptase crystals on a tan rock matrix. This specimen has interesting crystallization with somewhat wheat-sheaf formations of Dioptase.


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61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
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