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AU683 - Natrolite $ 170
Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania
small cabinet - 8 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm


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Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au683a.jpg] Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au683c.jpg] Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au683d.jpg]

Long translucent to transparent single Natrolite crystal. Perfectly terminated and complete and undamaged. From recent, limited production, these new Natrolites are exceptional for the species for their sharpness and transparency.


AU684 - Natrolite $ 150 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 75
Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania
small cabinet - 7.7 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm


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Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au684a.jpg] Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au684c.jpg] Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au684d.jpg]

Long translucent to transparent single Natrolite crystal. Perfectly terminated and complete and undamaged. From recent, limited production, these new Natrolites are exceptional for the species for their sharpness and transparency.


AU686 - Tourmaline on Feldspar $ 280
Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan
miniature - 5 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm


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Tourmaline on Feldspar from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/au686a.jpg] Tourmaline on Feldspar from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/au686b.jpg] Tourmaline on Feldspar from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/au686c.jpg] Tourmaline on Feldspar from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/au686d.jpg] Tourmaline on Feldspar from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/au686e.jpg] Tourmaline on Feldspar from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/au686f.jpg]

Elegant and sculpturanl cluster of three Tourmaline crystals with attached white Feldspar. The crystals are a gemmy green at the terminations and I love how the crystals lean in towards each other as approach the terminations.


AU929 - Magnesioaxinite $ 2500
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4.3 x 3.2 x 0.4 cm


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Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au929a.jpg] Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au929b.jpg] Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au929c.jpg] Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au929d.jpg]

Stunning single crystal of Magnesioaxinite (Axinite-Mg) from Tanzania. These are found as a biproduct of mining for Tanzanite and are only seldom found. This is a good one, with glassy luster, transparency, and nice purple coloration. It's nearly pristine, with only minor edge chipping, much better than the vast majority.


AU930 - Magnesioaxinite $ 800
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.3 x 3.2 x 0.4 cm


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Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au930a.jpg] Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au930b.jpg] Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au930c.jpg]

Stunning single crystal of Magnesioaxinite (Axinite-Mg) from Tanzania. These are found as a biproduct of mining for Tanzanite and are only seldom found. This is a good one, with glassy luster, transparency, and nice pink and orange coloration. It's nearly pristine, with only minor edge chipping, much better than the vast majority.


AU931 - Magnesioaxinite $ 2500
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.2 x 2.8 x 1.1 cm


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Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au931a.jpg] Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au931b.jpg] Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au931c.jpg] Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au931d.jpg] Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au931.mp4]

Stunning single crystal of Magnesioaxinite (Axinite-Mg) from Tanzania. These are found as a biproduct of mining for Tanzanite and are only seldom found. This is a good one, with glassy luster, transparency, and nice purple and blue coloration. It's much thicker and robust than most. Complte all around with minor edge chipping, much better than the vast majority.


AU934 - Spessartine $ 1500
Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 2.8 cm


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Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au934a.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au934b.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au934c.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au934d.jpg]

Complete orange Spessartine crystal from recent production (yes, there is small scale mining ongoing at this locality). A complete crystal with very minor to no edge chipping and no black inclusions. Superb coloration that glows bright orange under lighting and areas of gem transparency. For some reason the crystals I've seen associated with red mica are some of the best from this deposit, and this one has a bit of red mica attached. A very nice one!!


AU740 - Spessartine $ 350
Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
miniature - 3.2 x 3 x 2.6 cm


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Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au740a.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au740b.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au740c.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au740d.jpg]

Complete orange Spessartine crystal from recent production (yes, there is small scale mining ongoing at this locality). A complete crystal with very minor edge chipping and one contacted area on the bottom where it grew against another crystal. Has a second small crystal intergrown and has areas of gem transparency.


AU938 - Tanzanite $ 7500
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.0 x 1.0 x 0.9 cm


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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au938a.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au938b.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au938c.jpg]

Stunning gem Tanzanite crystal of exceptional quality. I see absolutely no internal fractures or veils. It is rare to find an internally flawless crystal of deep blue Tanzanite. Whether it's because they seldomly form this way or they get cut up quickly when they do, I just rarely see one so perfectly transparent with this top color. There is minor chipping present that could easily be fixed with a very minor restoration to create a perfect crystal both inside and out. Weighs 23.65 carats.


AU940 - Tanzanite $ 200
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.3 x 0.6 x 0.3 cm


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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au940a.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au940b.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au940c.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au940d.jpg]

Gemmy doubly-terminated Tanzanite crystal. Complete all around with glassy luster and good transparency. Also has an included Graphite crystal.


AU882 - Dioptase on Quartz $ 75
Sanda Mine, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo
miniature - 4.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Dioptase on Quartz from Sanda Mine, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au882a.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from Sanda Mine, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au882b.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from Sanda Mine, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au882c.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from Sanda Mine, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au882d.jpg]

Quartz crystal lined vug covered by bright green Dioptase crystals.


AU922 - Smithsonite, Aurichalcite $ 300
Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 2.8 cm


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Smithsonite, Aurichalcite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au922a.jpg] Smithsonite, Aurichalcite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au922c.jpg] Smithsonite, Aurichalcite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au922e.jpg] Smithsonite, Aurichalcite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au922f.jpg]

Sparkling blue/green translucent Smithsonite over Aurichalcite on matrix. The top surface sparkles and the Smithsonite forms a thick layer with just a tiny bit of matrix.


AU918 - Smithsonite, Aurichalcite, Rosasite $ 260
Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
small cabinet - 8 x 4 x 2 cm


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Smithsonite, Aurichalcite, Rosasite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au918a.jpg] Smithsonite, Aurichalcite, Rosasite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au918b.jpg] Smithsonite, Aurichalcite, Rosasite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au918d.jpg] Smithsonite, Aurichalcite, Rosasite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au918e.jpg]

Sparkling blue/green translucent Smithsonite over Aurichalcite on matrix. Darker green Rosasite protrudes through the Smithsonite in areas.


AU880 - Hemimorphite $ 90
Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
miniature - 4 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Hemimorphite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au880a.jpg] Hemimorphite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au880b.jpg] Hemimorphite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au880c.jpg] Hemimorphite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au880e.jpg]

Translucent white Hemimorphite crystals on matrix. Large crystals with a slight blue coloration.


AU883 - Smithsonite $ 300
Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
cabinet - 10 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Smithsonite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au883a.jpg] Smithsonite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au883b.jpg] Smithsonite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au883c.jpg] Smithsonite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au883d.jpg]

Sparkling blue/green translucent Smithsonite. The top surface sparkles and the Smithsonite forms thick layers, the specimen is solid Smithsonite without matrix.
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13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
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
109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144
145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156
157 158 159 160

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