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D654 - Mimetite with Calcite $ 120 Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico miniature - 3.6 x 3 x 1.5 cm ![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D654a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D654a.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D654b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D654b.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D654c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D654c.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D654d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D654d.jpg)
Specimen of yellow Mimetite with attached clear rhombs of Calcite. No matrix, it's solid botryoidal Mimetite with a few attached clear Calcites. From a recent find in Santa Eulalia.
D675 - Mimetite with Calcite $ 220 Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico miniature - 4 x 3.3 x 1.5 cm ![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D675a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D675a.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D675b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D675b.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D675c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D675c.jpg)
Specimen of yellow Mimetite with attached clear rhombs of Calcite. A very thin, flat matrix with botryoidal Mimetite with a few attached clear Calcites on front, and Calcite crystals on back. From a recent find in Santa Eulalia.
D660 - Mimetite with Calcite $ 120 Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 2.5 cm ![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D660a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D660a.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D660b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D660b.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D660c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D660c.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D660d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D660d.jpg)
Specimen of yellow Mimetite with attached clear rhombs of Calcite. Mound-shaped specimen with satiny, botryoidal Mimetite and a few attached clear Calcites. From a recent find in Santa Eulalia.
V133 - Diaspore $ 350 Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1.6 x 1.5 x 0.4 cm ![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v133a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v133a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v133b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v133b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v133c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v133c.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 one 'arm' with a more typical etched termination on the other. Complete and undamaged with a perfect point on the bottom. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
V134 - Diaspore $ 350 Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.2 x 0.4 cm ![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v134a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v134a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v134b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v134b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v134c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v134c.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 tiny point of contact at the bottom tip. Complete and undamaged. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
V137 - Diaspore $ 250 Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1.1 x 1 x 0.3 cm ![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v137a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v137a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v137b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v137b.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, though there are some small irregular growth surfaces on teh back faces that hardly distract in person. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
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.
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