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LP622 - Connellite $ 50 (=~ CAN$ 69) St. George Mine, Cornwall, England thumbnail - 2.3 x 2.3 x 1 cm ![Connellite from St. George Mine, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/lp622a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp622a.jpg)
![Connellite from St. George Mine, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/lp622b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp622b.jpg)
![Connellite from St. George Mine, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/lp622c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp622c.jpg)
Colorful thumbnail-sized specimen of deep blue Connellite. Connellite is a rare hydrated copper sulfate/chloride mineral. The Type locality for the species is in Cornwall.
LP716 - Chrysoberyl $ 350 (=~ CAN$ 480) Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm ![Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp716a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp716a.jpg)
![Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp716b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp716b.jpg)
![Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp716c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp716c.jpg)
![Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp716d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp716d.jpg)
Bright greenish yellow Chrysoberyl crystal from Madagascar. Thick and barrel-shaped with sixling twinning visible on the ends.
LP717 - Chrysoberyl $ 220 (=~ CAN$ 302) Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar thumbnail - 0.9 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm ![Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp717a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp717a.jpg)
![Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp717b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp717b.jpg)
![Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp717c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp717c.jpg)
![Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp717d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp717d.jpg)
Bright greenish yellow Chrysoberyl crystal from Madagascar. Thick and barrel-shaped with sixling twinning visible on the ends. A floater, well crystallized all around.
LP721 - Red Beryl $ 400 (=~ CAN$ 549) Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mtns/. Beaver Co., Utah, USA thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm ![Red Beryl from Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mtns/. Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/lp721a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp721a.jpg)
![Red Beryl from Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mtns/. Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/lp721b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp721b.jpg)
![Red Beryl from Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mtns/. Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/lp721c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp721c.jpg)
Doubly-terminated Red Beryl crystal from Utah. A complete floater crystal with uniform shape all around (with one shallow indent on one face) and showing areas of transparency. Just released from a private collection.
LP727 - Pyrite $ 275 (=~ CAN$ 377) Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru thumbnail - 3.1 x 2.5 x 2.5 ![Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp727a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp727a.jpg)
![Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp727b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp727b.jpg)
![Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp727c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp727c.jpg)
Mirror-lustrous octahedral Pyrite crystal from the Huanzala Mine. The crystal is 2.5cm wide and complete all around.
LP728 - Azurite $ 400 (=~ CAN$ 549) Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail - 2.1 x 2 x 1.6 ![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp728a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp728a.jpg)
![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp728b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp728b.jpg)
![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp728c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp728c.jpg)
Cluster of thick, deep blue Azurite crystals from Tsumeb. Well crystallized all around.
LP779 - Siderite, Chalcopyrite $ 600 (=~ CAN$ 823) Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 4 cm ![Siderite, Chalcopyrite from Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp779a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp779a.jpg)
![Siderite, Chalcopyrite from Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp779b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp779b.jpg)
![Siderite, Chalcopyrite from Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp779c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp779c.jpg)
![Siderite, Chalcopyrite from Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp779d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp779d.jpg)
Bright metallic Chalcopyrite crystals intergrown with translucent, tan Siderite crystals. This is a well balanced example from this find in excellent condition with plenty of Chalcopyrite crystals well dispersed among the Siderite crystals.
LP780 - Datolite $ 1200 (=~ CAN$ 1647) N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm ![Datolite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp780a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp780a.jpg)
![Datolite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp780b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp780b.jpg)
![Datolite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp780c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp780c.jpg)
Rare pink Datolite crystals from old, limited finds at the N'Chwanning Mine. The crystals are a well saturated pink color, lustrous with a soft glow similar to Rose Quartz when held near a light source. There is a wonderful small stalactite growth in the center and the bottom is also covered with crystals. Ex. Marshall Sussman personal collection.
LP789 - Scorodite $ 600 (=~ CAN$ 823) Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp789a.jpg)
![Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp789b.jpg)
![Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp789c.jpg)
![Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp789d.jpg)
Large, well formed Scorodite crystals on matrix. The crystals reach 1.1cm wide and are present on both sides of specimen. The crystals have areas of red coloration inside which can be seen when backlit. These were analyzed and trace Copper and Cobalt were detected which may be the cause of the red coloration.
LP791 - Scorodite $ 600 (=~ CAN$ 823) Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm ![Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp791a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp791a.jpg)
![Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp791b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp791b.jpg)
![Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp791c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp791c.jpg)
Large, well formed Scorodite crystals on matrix. The crystals reach 1.3cm wide. When backlit the crystals show red coloration in areas. These were analyzed and trace Copper and Cobalt were detected which may be the cause of the red coloration.
LP699 - Covellite $ 450 (=~ CAN$ 618) Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3 ![Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp699a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp699a.jpg)
![Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp699b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp699b.jpg)
![Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp699c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp699c.jpg)
![Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp699d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp699d.jpg)
![Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/LP699.mp4]](db_pics/pics/m/LP699.jpg)
Large foliated crystals of Covellite from Butte. The crystals show colorful irridescent colors and are associated with Pyrite crystals.
MK970 - Rutile with Quartz $ 200 (=~ CAN$ 274) Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 ![Rutile with Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk970a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk970a.jpg)
![Rutile with Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk970b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk970b.jpg)
![Rutile with Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk970c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk970c.jpg)
![Rutile with Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk970d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk970d.jpg)
A black Hematite crystal with radiating needles of golden Rutile partially included within a transparent smokey Quartz crystal.
LP842 - Galena (skeletal) $ 1200 (=~ CAN$ 1647) 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria cabinet - 10 x 6 x 5.5 cm ![Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp842a.jpg)
![Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp842b.jpg)
![Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp842c.jpg)
![Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp842d.jpg)
![Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp842e.jpg)
Cluster of hoppered (skeletal) Galena crystals from the 9th of September Mine in Bulgaria. These are true skeletal Galena (not the man-made variety that were circulating years ago!) and occur with Sphalerite and Pyrite crystals. Undamaged and well crystallized all around, essentially a floater.
LP843 - Heliodor $ 3200 (=~ CAN$ 4391) Sapucaia do Norte, Minas Gerais, Brazil small cabinet - 7.5 x 1.8 x 1.4 cm ![Heliodor from Sapucaia do Norte, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp843a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp843a.jpg)
![Heliodor from Sapucaia do Norte, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp843b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp843b.jpg)
![Heliodor from Sapucaia do Norte, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp843c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp843c.jpg)
![Heliodor from Sapucaia do Norte, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp843d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp843d.jpg)
Etched crystal of greenish yellow Beryl var. Heliodor. Fully transparent with surface striations and is doubly-terminated with more pointed terminations at one end and flatter terminations at the other. Complete and undamaged. Weighs 27.35 grams.
LP844 - Anglesite $ 3500 (=~ CAN$ 4803) Touissit, Morocco small cabinet - 6 x 6 x 5.5 cm ![Anglesite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp844a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp844a.jpg)
![Anglesite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp844b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp844b.jpg)
![Anglesite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp844c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp844c.jpg)
![Anglesite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp844d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp844d.jpg)
![Anglesite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp844.mp4]](db_pics/pics/m/lp844.jpg)
Exquisite yellow Anglesite crystals on Galena from Touissit, the source of the world's finest Anglesite. The best Anglesite were found decades ago from this now closed mine and top quality crystals are hard to find. This specimen has Anglesite crystals to 2cm tall that have excellent transparency, fine lemon yellow color, aesthetic arrangement on the matrix, and are undamaged.
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