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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/b708a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b708b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b708b.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b708c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b708c.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b708d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/b709a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b709b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b709b.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b709c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/b711a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b711b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b711b.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b711c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/b713a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b713b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/b716a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b716b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b716b.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b716c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/b723a.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Shengus, Haramosh Mtns., Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b723b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b723b.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Shengus, Haramosh Mtns., Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b723c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b723c.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Shengus, Haramosh Mtns., Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b723d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b723d.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Shengus, Haramosh Mtns., Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b723e.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/b733a.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b733b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b733b.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b733c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/b751a.jpg)
![Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/b751b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b751b.jpg)
![Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/b751c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/b758a.jpg)
![Calcite from Boron, California [db_pics/pics/b758b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b758b.jpg)
![Calcite from Boron, California [db_pics/pics/b758c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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.
B759 - Calcite $ 250 Wessels Mine, South Africa small cabinet - 5.3 x 5 x 1.7 cm ![Calcite from Wessels Mine, South Africa [db_pics/pics/b759a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b759a.jpg)
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![Calcite from Wessels Mine, South Africa [db_pics/pics/b759c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b759c.jpg)
Transparent Calcite rhomb with later geneation overgrowths. The larger overgrowths are transparent and the smaller overgrowths are extremely bright and reflective, much better than the photos. Ex. E.J. Immelman and P. de Bruyn collections dating back to at least 1997.
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/b763a.jpg)
![Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b763b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b763b.jpg)
![Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b763c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/b769a.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/b769b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b769b.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/b769c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/b770a.jpg)
![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/b770b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b770b.jpg)
![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/b770c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/b777a.jpg)
![Chalcedony from Byšta, Trebišov Co., Košice Region, Slovakia [db_pics/pics/b777b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b777b.jpg)
Fine example of Chalcedony from the famous Slovak locality. In great condition, nice and translucent.
B787 - Galena after Pyromorphite Cornwall, England thumbnail - 1.1 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm ![Galena after Pyromorphite from Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/b787a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b787a.jpg)
![Galena after Pyromorphite from Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/b787b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b787b.jpg)
![Galena after Pyromorphite from Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/b787c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b787c.jpg)
Rare psuedomorph of Galena replacing a single Pyromorphite crystal.
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