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B685 - Azurite $ 150 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico miniature - 3.8 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm ![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b685a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b685a.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b685b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b685b.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b685c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b685c.jpg)
Bright and glassy bladed Azurite crystals on matrix. The crystals are superb but a couple grew too big and contacted the opposite pocket wall, keeping this from being a $500 specimen. Much better than photos.
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/b686a.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b686b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b686b.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b686c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b686c.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b686d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b686d.jpg)
Bright and glassy bladed Azurite crystals on matrix. The crystals are superb and reach 1.6cm wide. Fine and undamaged.
B699 - Ferberite with Arsenopyrite Pansasquiera, Portugal miniature - 4.5 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm ![Ferberite with Arsenopyrite from Pansasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/b699a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b699a.jpg)
![Ferberite with Arsenopyrite from Pansasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/b699b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b699b.jpg)
Quality combination specimen featuring a well terminated Ferberite crystal rising from Quartz, Apatite, Siderite, and Arsenopyrite crystals, all dusted by small Chalcopyrite crystals.
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)
![Calcite from Wessels Mine, South Africa [db_pics/pics/b759b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b759b.jpg)
![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.
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