Selected Specimens

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K681 - Pyromorphite $ 180
 Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.1 x 1 cm


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Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/K681a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/K681b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/K681c.jpg] Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/K681d.jpg]

Nearly complete 1.1cm sphere of arsenian Pyromorphite atop a smaller partial sphere.

K674 - Pyromorphite $ 140
 Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA
thumbnail - 1.3 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm


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Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/K674a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/K674b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/K674c.jpg]

Two nearly complete interconnected spheres of arsenian Pyromorphite.

K729 - Tsavorite with included Graphite $ 90
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.1 x 1 cm


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Tsavorite with included Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K729a.jpg] Tsavorite with included Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K729b.jpg] Tsavorite with included Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K729c.jpg]

good sized single green Tsavorite crystal with included Graphite crystals. Translucent to transparent.

K679 - Calcite $ 125
 Denton Mine, Illinois, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.6 cm


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Calcite from Denton Mine, Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/K679a.jpg] Calcite from Denton Mine, Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/K679b.jpg] Calcite from Denton Mine, Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/K679c.jpg]

Complete single crystal good all around and partially double-terminated, with a small bit of Fluorite attached.

K664 - Fluorite $ 80
 Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm


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Fluorite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K664a.jpg] Fluorite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K664b.jpg] Fluorite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K664c.jpg] Fluorite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K664d.jpg]

Gem-like transparent Fluorite crystal with a small amount of attached Galena on the backside. Uncommmon from Mapimi.

K672 - Malachite after Azurite $ 40
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2 x 1.7 x 1 cm


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Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K672a.jpg] Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K672b.jpg] Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K672c.jpg]

Sharp psuedomorph of Malachite after Azurite on a bright green and yellow matrix. Tsumeb classic.

K845 - Prehnite $ 175
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.7 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K845a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K845b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K845c.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K845d.jpg]

Spherical cluster of green Prehnite with larger individual crystals that have grown out from the center. The backside is contacted with an attached partial Tanzanite crystal and there is Graphite on the base. The front and larger crystals are all undamaged. This greenish color is distinct and typical of 2018/2019 finds.

K767 - Spessartine $ 350
 Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
miniature - 3.3 x 3.3 x 3.3 cm


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Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K767a.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K767b.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K767c.jpg]

Large single Spessartine crystal with bright citrus orange coloration. Though incomplete on the bottom, the rest of the crystal is undamaged with just some trivial edge wear. It is good sized and I love the gem transparent zone at the top.

K827 - Apatite on Diopside (?) $ 250
 Chamkoroma, Dodoma Province, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2 cm


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Apatite on Diopside (?) from Chamkoroma, Dodoma Province, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K827a.jpg] Apatite on Diopside (?) from Chamkoroma, Dodoma Province, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K827b.jpg] Apatite on Diopside (?) from Chamkoroma, Dodoma Province, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K827c.jpg] Apatite on Diopside (?) from Chamkoroma, Dodoma Province, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K827d.jpg]

A 2.4 terminated Apatite crystal attached to two terminated green crystals (possibly Diopside or other Pyroxene). This is relatively new material and the only aesthetic specimen that I saw of the material. The Apatite is translucent and gets transparent near the termination. There is also a small amount of transparent, colorless Hyalite Opal attached to the green crystals.

K835 - Tanzanite $ 425
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.8 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K835a.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K835b.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K835c.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K835d.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K835e.jpg]

Double-terminated bi-colored Tanzanite crystal, blue/purple with yellow tips on each end. Clean and undamaged.

K797 - Spinel $ 225
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797c.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797d.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797e.jpg]

Pink Spinel from Mahenge is world famous for incredible faceted gemstones and much of what is found is used for gems. This is an uncommon, nearly complete octahedral crystal with just a small amount of chipping on one tip, otherwise undamaged and lustrous all around. Weighs 13.37 grams.

K800 - Spinel $ 275
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K800a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K800b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K800c.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K800d.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K800e.jpg]

Intergrown cluster of 4 red/pink Spinels. Spinel from Mahenge is world famous for incredible faceted gemstones and much of what is found is used for gems. This is good cluster of octahedral crystals with just a small amount of chipping. Largest crystal is 1.8cm.

K799 - Spinel $ 90
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.3 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K799a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K799b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K799c.jpg]

A 1.2cm pink Spinel in Calcite. The Spinel has great color and transparent zones. There is a chip on one edge, otherwise undamaged.

K808 - Spinel $ 160
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 1.9 x 1 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K808a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K808b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K808c.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K808d.jpg]

A 1.2cm pink Spinel on Calcite. The Spinel has great color and is translucent with transparent zones. Undamaged.

K820 - Spinel $ 140
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K820a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K820b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K820c.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K820d.jpg]

A 1.5cm pink Spinel with attached Calcite. The Spinel has great color and is translucent with transparent zones. Undamaged.
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