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C177 - Feldspar var. Moonstone $ 450 Namalulu, Tanzania small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm ![Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c177a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c177a.jpg)
![Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c177b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c177b.jpg)
New find of crystallized moonstone from Tanzania. This is essentially one large individual crystals of 5.5cm with a satiny blue color on the front face. Uncommonly large crystal. Moonstone crystals are rare!
C191 - Chrome Cerussite $ 350 Magnet Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 3 cm ![Chrome Cerussite from Magnet Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/c191a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c191a.jpg)
![Chrome Cerussite from Magnet Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/c191b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c191b.jpg)
![Chrome Cerussite from Magnet Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/c191c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c191c.jpg)
Bright yellow Cerussite 'snowflakes' on a limonite matrix. Rare old material from the Magnet Mine. Comes with Andy Seibel and Schneiders labels.
C192 - Wulfenite $ 400 Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 4 cm ![Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c192a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c192a.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c192b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c192b.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c192c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c192c.jpg)
Aesthetic specimen of Wulfenite crystals on a vuggy Limonite matrix. This piece is special because it has both typical translucent Butterscotch colored crystals, and smaller gem crystals.
C194 - Erythrite on Quartz $ 350 Shaft 1, Bou Azzer, Anti-Atlas Mtns., Morocco small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 5 cm ![Erythrite on Quartz from Shaft 1, Bou Azzer, Anti-Atlas Mtns., Morocco [db_pics/pics/c194a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c194a.jpg)
![Erythrite on Quartz from Shaft 1, Bou Azzer, Anti-Atlas Mtns., Morocco [db_pics/pics/c194b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c194b.jpg)
![Erythrite on Quartz from Shaft 1, Bou Azzer, Anti-Atlas Mtns., Morocco [db_pics/pics/c194c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c194c.jpg)
Quartz crystal lined vug loaded with large, bright purple Erythrite crystals to 3cm. A very rich example of this species.
C197 - Covellite on Quartz $ 350 Leonard Mine, Butte, Montana, USA small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3 cm ![Covellite on Quartz from Leonard Mine, Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/c197a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c197a.jpg)
![Covellite on Quartz from Leonard Mine, Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/c197b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c197b.jpg)
![Covellite on Quartz from Leonard Mine, Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/c197c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c197c.jpg)
![Covellite on Quartz from Leonard Mine, Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/c197d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c197d.jpg)
Hexagonal platy crystals of irridescent Covellite on a Quartz crystal covered matrix. While larger foliated masses of Covellite crystals are more commonly seen, my favorite type from the locality are those such as this specimen with the individual crystals standing up on a bed of Quartz crystals.
C198 - Pyromorphite $ 280 Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm ![Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/c198a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c198a.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/c198b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c198b.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/c198c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c198c.jpg)
Bright lime green crystals of Pyromorphite. The specimen is nearly solid Pyromorphite with just a very small amount of limonite. Showy with top lime green color. Comes with old Steve Perry label.
C201 - Elbaite $ 450 Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil small cabinet - 5.5 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm ![Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c201a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c201a.jpg)
![Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c201b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c201b.jpg)
![Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c201c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c201c.jpg)
Purple and pink Tourmaline crystal out of an old collection. This is classic old Virgem da Lapa material, probably from the 1960s. Gemmy from tip to bottom with a purple body color and bright pink termination. Undamaged and weighs 4.4 grams.
C205 - Legrandite $ 2200 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico miniature - 3.3 x 1 x 0.6 cm ![Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c205a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c205a.jpg)
![Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c205b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c205b.jpg)
![Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c205c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c205c.jpg)
Floater, double-terminated Legrandite crystal from the recent (2017) find. Thick and translucent with great color. There were not many single crystals found (I only saw one other). .
C207 - Fluorite with Galena $ 400 Frazers Hush Mine, Weardale, Durham, England small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm ![Fluorite with Galena from Frazers Hush Mine, Weardale, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/c207a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c207a.jpg)
![Fluorite with Galena from Frazers Hush Mine, Weardale, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/c207b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c207b.jpg)
![Fluorite with Galena from Frazers Hush Mine, Weardale, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/c207c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c207c.jpg)
Translucent lavender colored Fluorite cubes associated with Galena. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection, comes with old David & Matthew Barker label.
C212 - Brazilianite $ 350 Corrego Frio, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 2.7 x 2 x 1.6 cm ![Brazilianite from Corrego Frio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c212a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c212a.jpg)
![Brazilianite from Corrego Frio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c212b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c212b.jpg)
![Brazilianite from Corrego Frio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c212c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c212c.jpg)
Single crystal from the old, best find for the species.
C213 - Sphene $ 450 Mondo Mine, Tanzania small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 1.7 cm ![Sphene from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c213a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c213a.jpg)
![Sphene from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c213b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c213b.jpg)
![Sphene from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c213c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c213c.jpg)
A large, well formed single Sphene crystal from teh relatively new Mondo Mine. The locality is primarily mined for Quartz, but occassionally a good Sphene is found. This is as large and sharp and Sphene as I have seen from this locality so far. Good on front and back with gem zones.
C219 - Pink Tanzanite $ 250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.1 x 0.7 cm ![Pink Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c219a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c219a.jpg)
![Pink Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c219b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c219b.jpg)
Gemmy pink Tanzanite crystal with an orange/yellow color on the wide face and a great pink color when viewed on the narrow side faces.
C220 - Pink Tanzanite $ 400 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.3 x 0.7 cm ![Pink Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c220a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c220a.jpg)
![Pink Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c220b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c220b.jpg)
![Pink Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c220c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c220c.jpg)
![Pink Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c220d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c220d.jpg)
Three interconnected pink Tanzanite crystals with attached zeolites. There is a little bit of blue at the base. Undamaged.
C235 - Diamond $ 1900 Congo thumbnail - 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm ![Diamond from Congo [db_pics/pics/c235a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c235a.jpg)
![Diamond from Congo [db_pics/pics/c235b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c235b.jpg)
![Diamond from Congo [db_pics/pics/c235c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c235c.jpg)
Complete Diamond crystal in the form of a distorted cube. The surface has a dimpled appearance, but it appears clear inside. Weighs 3.25 carats.
C240 - Diamond $ 1800 South Africa thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm ![Diamond from South Africa [db_pics/pics/c240a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c240a.jpg)
![Diamond from South Africa [db_pics/pics/c240b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c240b.jpg)
![Diamond from South Africa [db_pics/pics/c240c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c240c.jpg)
Complete octahedral Diamond crystal. Great luster with surface growth features. Translucent with gem zones. Weighs 8.25 carats.
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