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B675 - Malachite after Azurite $ 450 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico cabinet - 10.5 x 9 x 6.5 cm ![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b675a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b675a.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b675b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b675b.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b675c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b675c.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b675d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b675d.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b675e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b675e.jpg)
Bright velvety Malachite that have replaced large Azurite crystals. Crystals reach 2cm wide. There is Azurite throughout the matrix providing color contrast, and the whole specimen has a little more flair and pizzaz than the typical Mal/Az psuedos from here.
B686 - Azurite $ 350 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico miniature - 4 x 3.8 x 3.5 cm ![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b686a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b686a.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b686b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b686b.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b686c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b686c.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b686d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b686d.jpg)
Bright and glassy bladed Azurite crystals on matrix. The crystals are superb and reach 1.6cm wide. Fine and undamaged.
B708 - Scapolite $ 240 Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.3 x 0.8 cm ![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b708a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b708a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b708b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b708b.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b708c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b708c.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b708d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b708d.jpg)
Gemmy and lustrous, water-clear, yellow Scapolite crystal with glassy termination faces from Morogoro, Tanzania. The recent finds of Scapolite from Tanzania have been outstanding. A fine Scapolite, complete all-around and undamaged. Great aesthetics and an impressive gem crystal weighing 4.3 grams. All GEM!
B709 - Scapolite $ 280 Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2 x 1.6 x 1.1 cm ![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b709a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b709a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b709b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b709b.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b709c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b709c.jpg)
Gemmy and lustrous, water-clear, yellow Scapolite crystal with glassy termination faces from Morogoro, Tanzania. The recent finds of Scapolite from Tanzania have been outstanding. A fine Scapolite, complete all-around and trivial edge wear. Great aesthetics and an impressive gem crystal weighing 6.6 grams. All GEM!
B711 - Scapolite $ 250 Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 3 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm ![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b711a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b711a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b711b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b711b.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b711c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b711c.jpg)
Gemmy and lustrous, water-clear, yellow Scapolite crystal with glassy termination faces from Morogoro, Tanzania. The recent finds of Scapolite from Tanzania have been outstanding. A fine Scapolite, complete all-around and undamaged. Great aesthetics and an impressive gem crystal weighing 5.5 grams. All GEM!
B713 - Scapolite $ 200 Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1.5 cm ![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b713a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b713a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b713b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b713b.jpg)
Gemmy and lustrous, water-clear, yellow Scapolite crystal with glassy termination faces from Morogoro, Tanzania. The recent finds of Scapolite from Tanzania have been outstanding. A fine Scapolite, complete all-around and with only minor edge wear and a small unidentified crystal included in the front face. Great aesthetics and an impressive gem crystal. Weighs 9.6 grams.
B716 - Scapolite $ 100 Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.6 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm ![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b716a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b716a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b716b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b716b.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b716c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b716c.jpg)
Gemmy and lustrous, water-clear, yellow Scapolite crystal with glassy termination faces from Morogoro, Tanzania. The recent finds of Scapolite from Tanzania have been outstanding. A fine Scapolite, complete all-around and undamaged except a slight chipping on the termination edges. Great aesthetics and an impressive gem crystal weighing 6.7 grams. All GEM!
B723 - Aquamarine $ 6500 Shengus, Haramosh Mtns., Skardu District, Pakistan cabinet - 15 x 12.5 x 9 cm ![Aquamarine from Shengus, Haramosh Mtns., Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b723a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b723a.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Shengus, Haramosh Mtns., Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b723b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b723b.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Shengus, Haramosh Mtns., Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b723c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b723c.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Shengus, Haramosh Mtns., Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b723d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b723d.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Shengus, Haramosh Mtns., Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b723e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b723e.jpg)
Stunning large matrix specimen of Quartz, Feldspar, and Muscovite hosting two absolutely water clear Aquamarine crystals. The Aqua crystals are approximately 4 and 3.5cm long. Very clean and damage free. Mined approximately 4 years ago.
B733 - Chalcopyrite with Quartz $ 150 Zacatecas, Mexico small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm ![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b733a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b733a.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b733b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b733b.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b733c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b733c.jpg)
Chalcopyrite crystals to 1.5 cm with Quartz and Pyrite crystals. The Chalcopyrite exhibit an irridescent patina.
B751 - Cinnabar $ 450 Tongren, Guizhou Province, China miniature - 4.8 x 4 x 3.5 cm ![Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/b751a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b751a.jpg)
![Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/b751b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b751b.jpg)
![Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/b751c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b751c.jpg)
A splendid deep red, double-terminated Cinnabar crystal set in a well proportioned matrix covered by Dolomite crystals. The cinnabar crystal is 1.8cm long. There are areas of stepped growth on the front faces, but not damage.
B758 - Calcite $ 250 Boron, California miniature - 3.5 x 2.2 x 1.7 cm ![Calcite from Boron, California [db_pics/pics/b758a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b758a.jpg)
![Calcite from Boron, California [db_pics/pics/b758b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b758b.jpg)
![Calcite from Boron, California [db_pics/pics/b758c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b758c.jpg)
Unusual stalactitic formation of golden Calcite from a locality more known for it's variety of Borate minerals. The main cylindical formation is 2.1 x 1.5 cm in size attached to the main stalactite. Translucent, undamaged, with vertical striations.
B763 - Diopside on Graphite $ 1500 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 5 x 4 x 4 cm ![Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b763a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b763a.jpg)
![Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b763b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b763b.jpg)
![Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b763c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b763c.jpg)
An open vug of crystallized Graphite filled with green Diopside crystals. Rare to find such matrix specimens on the crystallized Graphite.
B769 - Ludlamite $ 400 Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA small cabinet - 5.3 x 4 x 2.6 cm ![Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/b769a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b769a.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/b769b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b769b.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/b769c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b769c.jpg)
Hard to find old Ludlamite specimen from the classic USA locality. Crystals to over 1cm present in a Quartz lined vug.
B770 - Hutchinsonite with Orpiment $ 650 Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru cabinet - 10 x 9 x 8 cm ![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/b770a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b770a.jpg)
![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/b770b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b770b.jpg)
![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/b770c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b770c.jpg)
Large Pyrite rich matrix with botryoidal Orpimnet and red crystals of Hutchinsonite. Hutchinsonite is a rare thallium sulfosalt species and these recently found red crystals are some of the best ever found. Crystals reach 7mm long and contrast nicely against the Orpiment.
B777 - Chalcedony Byšta, Trebišov Co., Košice Region, Slovakia small cabinet - 6 x 5.3 x 2.5 cm ![Chalcedony from Byšta, Trebišov Co., Košice Region, Slovakia [db_pics/pics/b777a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b777a.jpg)
![Chalcedony from Byšta, Trebišov Co., Košice Region, Slovakia [db_pics/pics/b777b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b777b.jpg)
Fine example of Chalcedony from the famous Slovak locality. In great condition, nice and translucent.
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