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V138 - Diaspore $ 250 Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1 x 0.9 x 0.4 cm ![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v138a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v138a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v138b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v138b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v138c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v138c.jpg)
V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Pinarcik, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms' with a small point of contact at the bottom tip. Complete and undamaged. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
V139 - Diaspore $ 180 Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 0.9 x 0.9 x 0.4 cm ![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v139a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v139a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v139b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v139b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v139c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v139c.jpg)
V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Pinarcik, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms' with a point of contact at the bottom and lower part of small 'arm'. Complete and undamaged. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight..
CT101 - Koettigite $ 200 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico miniature - 4.7 x 3 x 1.5 cm ![Koettigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT101a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT101a.jpg)
![Koettigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT101b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT101b.jpg)
![Koettigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT101c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT101c.jpg)
![Koettigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT101d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT101d.jpg)
![Koettigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT101e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT101e.jpg)
Sprays of green Koettigite on both sides of a vuggy limonite matrix. A much sought after rarity from Mapimi. Comes with an old AL McGuinness label.
CT131 - Galkhaite $ 300 Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada miniature - 5 x 3 x 2.2 cm ![Galkhaite from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada [db_pics/pics/CT131a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT131a.jpg)
![Galkhaite from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada [db_pics/pics/CT131b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT131b.jpg)
![Galkhaite from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada [db_pics/pics/CT131c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT131c.jpg)
Bright red Galkhaite crystals on Quartz coated matrix. The crystal reach 1.5mm in size. Galkhaite is a very rare cesium, thallium, mercury sulfide.
CT188 - Tyrolite $ 90 Centenial Eureka Mine, Tintic Dist., Juab Co., Utah, USA thumbnail - 1.6 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm ![Tyrolite from Centenial Eureka Mine, Tintic Dist., Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/CT188a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT188a.jpg)
![Tyrolite from Centenial Eureka Mine, Tintic Dist., Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/CT188b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT188b.jpg)
![Tyrolite from Centenial Eureka Mine, Tintic Dist., Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/CT188c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT188c.jpg)
Blue green Tyrolite, a hydrated calcium copper arsenate carbonate, on matrix. Tyrolite is found in the oxidized zone of Copper deposits and is named after the type locality for the species in the Tyrol area of Austria. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection #1564, acquired by Chuck in June 2001.
CT112 - Deerite $ 75 Laytonville Quarry, Mendocino Co., California, USA small cabinet - 7.5 x 4 x 2 cm ![Deerite from Laytonville Quarry, Mendocino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT112a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT112a.jpg)
![Deerite from Laytonville Quarry, Mendocino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT112b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT112b.jpg)
![Deerite from Laytonville Quarry, Mendocino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT112c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT112c.jpg)
Long black acicular crystals of Deerite, a rare silicate mineral named after one of the authors of the popular book, 'An Introduction to the Rock Forming Minerals'. From the type locality.
CT121 - Aerinite $ 60 Estopimen, Muesca, Spain thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm ![Aerinite from Estopimen, Muesca, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT121a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT121a.jpg)
![Aerinite from Estopimen, Muesca, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT121b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT121b.jpg)
![Aerinite from Estopimen, Muesca, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT121c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT121c.jpg)
![Aerinite from Estopimen, Muesca, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT121d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT121d.jpg)
Blue Aerinite on matrix. Aerinite is a rare, chemically complex carbonate-bearing silicate.
CT158 - Meneghinite $ 50 Kalker Quarry, Santa Cruz, California, USA thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm ![Meneghinite from Kalker Quarry, Santa Cruz, California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT158a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT158a.jpg)
![Meneghinite from Kalker Quarry, Santa Cruz, California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT158b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT158b.jpg)
![Meneghinite from Kalker Quarry, Santa Cruz, California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT158c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT158c.jpg)
Bright silvery Meneghinite, a rare lead copper antimony sulfide, on matrix.
CT203 - Renardite, Dewindtite $ 50 Shinkolobwe Mine, Katanga, Congo thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.3 x 1 cm ![Renardite, Dewindtite from Shinkolobwe Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/CT203a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT203a.jpg)
![Renardite, Dewindtite from Shinkolobwe Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/CT203c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT203c.jpg)
Specimen of the rare uranium minerals REnardite and Dewindtite.
CT206 - Getchellite $ 50 Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm ![Getchellite from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada [db_pics/pics/CT206a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT206a.jpg)
![Getchellite from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada [db_pics/pics/CT206b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT206b.jpg)
![Getchellite from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada [db_pics/pics/CT206c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT206c.jpg)
![Getchellite from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada [db_pics/pics/CT206d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT206d.jpg)
Rare red Getchellite with Orpiment. Acquired from Al McGuinness in 1988.
CT186 - Quartz scepter $ 60 Fat Jack Mine, Yavapai Co., Arizona, USA thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.3 x 1 cm ![Quartz scepter from Fat Jack Mine, Yavapai Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT186a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT186a.jpg)
![Quartz scepter from Fat Jack Mine, Yavapai Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT186b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT186b.jpg)
![Quartz scepter from Fat Jack Mine, Yavapai Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT186c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT186c.jpg)
Single undamaged Quartz scepter from the famous Fat Jack Mine in Arizona with a purple Amethyst scepter head over a white Quartz stalk.
CT152 - Dioptase $ 75 Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA thumbnail - 2.7 x 2 x 0.8 cm ![Dioptase from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT152a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT152a.jpg)
![Dioptase from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT152b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT152b.jpg)
![Dioptase from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT152c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT152c.jpg)
Bright, vitreous acicular crystals of Diotase covering the top surface. The crystals are elongated, transparent, and stand up off the matrix. Great color!
CT160 - Fluorite with Calcite $ 100 Stoneco Auglaize Quarry, Junction, Paulding Co., Ohio, USA thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm ![Fluorite with Calcite from Stoneco Auglaize Quarry, Junction, Paulding Co., Ohio, USA [db_pics/pics/CT160a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT160a.jpg)
![Fluorite with Calcite from Stoneco Auglaize Quarry, Junction, Paulding Co., Ohio, USA [db_pics/pics/CT160b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT160b.jpg)
![Fluorite with Calcite from Stoneco Auglaize Quarry, Junction, Paulding Co., Ohio, USA [db_pics/pics/CT160c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT160c.jpg)
![Fluorite with Calcite from Stoneco Auglaize Quarry, Junction, Paulding Co., Ohio, USA [db_pics/pics/CT160d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT160d.jpg)
Purple phantomed Fluorite cubes with golden Calcite crystals. There is a beautiful butterfly-twin Calcite atop the Fluorite cubes. Ex. Jay Medici.
CT168 - Calcite with Fluorite $ 80 Stoneco Auglaize Quarry, Junction, Paulding Co., Ohio, USA thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm ![Calcite with Fluorite from Stoneco Auglaize Quarry, Junction, Paulding Co., Ohio, USA [db_pics/pics/CT168a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT168a.jpg)
![Calcite with Fluorite from Stoneco Auglaize Quarry, Junction, Paulding Co., Ohio, USA [db_pics/pics/CT168b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT168b.jpg)
![Calcite with Fluorite from Stoneco Auglaize Quarry, Junction, Paulding Co., Ohio, USA [db_pics/pics/CT168c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT168c.jpg)
Scalenohedral Calcite crystals, main crystal is undamaged, 3cm long, and double-terminated and has an attached cube of phantomed purple Fluorite. Ex. Jay Medici.
CT171 - Wulfenite $ 60 Hull Mine, Yuma Co., Arizona, USA thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.8 cm ![Wulfenite from Hull Mine, Yuma Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT171a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT171a.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Hull Mine, Yuma Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT171b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT171b.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Hull Mine, Yuma Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT171c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT171c.jpg)
Thick, tabular orange Wulfenite crystals to 2mm on matrix, their form reminiscent of tiny Los Lamentos crystals. Old specimen from a rare and hard to obtain locality.
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