Selected Specimens

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NA284 - Apatite on Lazulite $ 650 (=~ £ 418)
Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada
small cabinet - 9 x 3.5 x 2 cm


Apatite on Lazulite from Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada [db_pics/pics/na284a.jpg] Apatite on Lazulite from Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada [db_pics/pics/na284b.jpg] Apatite on Lazulite from Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada [db_pics/pics/na284c.jpg] Apatite on Lazulite from Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada [db_pics/pics/na284d.jpg]

Deep blue Lazulite crystals with crystals on front that are partially coated by micro white Apatite crystals. This is the best floater specimen from a large lot I purchased about 12 years ago. Fully crystallized on all sides with Siderite and Quartz crystals present on the backside. Very clean of damage with no damage on front and a couple almost unnoticable areas on back.


SA345 - Pyrargyrite $ 1600 (=~ £ 1030)
San Genaro, Peru
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm
ex.  Dr. Wolfgang Pohl


Pyrargyrite from San Genaro, Peru [db_pics/pics/sa345a.jpg] Pyrargyrite from San Genaro, Peru [db_pics/pics/sa345b.jpg] Pyrargyrite from San Genaro, Peru [db_pics/pics/sa345c.jpg]

Cluster of thick Pyrargyrite crystals, complete all around. Four main crystals rise up to form the cluster, with smaller crystals at the base. This is from the Wolfgang Pohl collection with a label that indicates it was acquired at the 1985 Munich show for $680. Translucent to transparent cherry red when backlit. I have backlit one photo to show the color, but when held in the hand and backlit, the whole piece lights up, much better than the photo.


AF868 - Jeremejevite with Tourmaline $ 250 (=~ £ 161)
Ameib Ranch, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia
miniature - 3.5 x 1.6 x 1.5 cm


Jeremejevite with Tourmaline from Ameib Ranch, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/af868a.jpg] Jeremejevite with Tourmaline from Ameib Ranch, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/af868b.jpg]

Etched, gemmy blue Jeremejevite crystal on hollow cast of Tourmaline. The Jeremevite formed, were covered by the Tourmaline, and later began to etch away, leaving the etched Jeremejevite. A big, chunky blue Jeremejevite 1.2cm long.


AF870 - Jeremejevite with Tourmaline $ 150 (=~ £ 97)
Ameib Ranch, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia
miniature - 4.2 x 3 x 3 cm


Jeremejevite with Tourmaline from Ameib Ranch, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/af870a.jpg] Jeremejevite with Tourmaline from Ameib Ranch, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/af870b.jpg] Jeremejevite with Tourmaline from Ameib Ranch, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/af870c.jpg]

Etched, clear Jeremejevite crystal on hollow cast of Tourmaline. The Jeremevite formed, were covered by the Tourmaline, and later began to etch away, leaving the etched Jeremejevite. This one is special as the entire cast is visible showing the size and form of the original Jeremejevite before it was etched. There are also etched blue Jeremejevite crystals attached to other parts of the Tourmaline.


AF873 - Elbaite $ 280 (=~ £ 180)
Otjimbuju, Omaruru District, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


Elbaite from Otjimbuju, Omaruru District, Namibia [db_pics/pics/af873a.jpg] Elbaite from Otjimbuju, Omaruru District, Namibia [db_pics/pics/af873b.jpg]

Thick terminated, gemmy Elbaite, red at base and grading to green. Weighs 15.3 grams.


AF907 - Libethenite $ 250 (=~ £ 161)
Mindola Open Pit, Rokana Mine, Kitwe, Zambia
thumbnail - 2 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm


Libethenite from Mindola Open Pit, Rokana Mine, Kitwe, Zambia [db_pics/pics/af907a.jpg] Libethenite from Mindola Open Pit, Rokana Mine, Kitwe, Zambia [db_pics/pics/af907b.jpg] Libethenite from Mindola Open Pit, Rokana Mine, Kitwe, Zambia [db_pics/pics/af907c.jpg]

Cluster of deep green crystals with matrix attached to backside. Good quality, undamaged thumbnail.


NA442 - Benitoite $ 3500 (=~ £ 2253)
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California
small cabinet - 8.5 x 7 x 2.5 cm


Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California [db_pics/pics/na442a.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California [db_pics/pics/na442b.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California [db_pics/pics/na442c.jpg]

10 Benitoite crystals on a flat matrix. Good, even distribution of larger sized crystals, crystals reach 2.1 cm.


NA443 - Benitoite and Neptunite $ 2100 (=~ £ 1352)
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California
small cabinet - 9 x 8 x 6 cm


Benitoite and Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California [db_pics/pics/na443a.jpg] Benitoite and Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California [db_pics/pics/na443b.jpg] Benitoite and Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California [db_pics/pics/na443c.jpg] Benitoite and Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California [db_pics/pics/na443d.jpg]

Mound shaped specimen loaded with Benitoite crystals, along with Neptunite and Joaquinite. Lots of Benitoite, including a number of triple termination crystals .Crystals reach 1.2 cm.


NA444 - Benitoite and Neptunite $ 1500 (=~ £ 966)
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California
thumbnail - 2.2 x 2 x 1.5 cm


Benitoite and Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California [db_pics/pics/na444a.jpg] Benitoite and Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California [db_pics/pics/na444b.jpg] Benitoite and Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California [db_pics/pics/na444c.jpg]

Fine quality thumbnail of Benitoite and Neptunite crystals with outstanding balance and composition. The main Benitoite is triply terminated with top glassy luster (uncommon) and is well positioned. Good all around 360 degrees, undamaged. Very choice!


NA445 - Elbaite $ 200 (=~ £ 129)
Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm


Elbaite from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California [db_pics/pics/na445a.jpg] Elbaite from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California [db_pics/pics/na445b.jpg]

Pink Tourmaline with a green termination. Complete all around and undamaged, though the backside of the termination is indented from another crystal. Bright and nicely translucent to transparent. Weighs 20 grams.


NA446 - Rhodochrosite $ 1200 (=~ £ 772)
Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado
miniature - 5 x 4.2 x 2.5 cm


Rhodochrosite from Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado [db_pics/pics/na446a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado [db_pics/pics/na446b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado [db_pics/pics/na446c.jpg]

Cherry red rhombs of Rhodochrosite associated with Quartz and Tetrahedrite. Sawn backside.


NA447 - Adamite $ 300 (=~ £ 193)
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/na447a.jpg] Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/na447b.jpg] Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/na447c.jpg]

Fine pinwheel clusters of Adamite on Limonite.


SA244 - Tantalite $ 2750 (=~ £ 1770)
Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.5 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm


Tantalite from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa244a.jpg] Tantalite from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa244b.jpg] Tantalite from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa244c.jpg]

Single Tantalite crystal with good form and luster, has a tall, prismatic form. Complete all around in good shape but with a few small dings on the edges. This one came to me from a local collection; the previous owner having bought it in Brazil back in the 1970s. No further locality information was available.


SA247 - Andorite $ 850 (=~ £ 547)
San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2 cm


Andorite from San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/sa247a.jpg] Andorite from San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/sa247b.jpg] Andorite from San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/sa247c.jpg]

Two Andorite crystals on Pyrite matrix. Matrix Andorites are uncommon. Larger crystals on the left is 2cm wide.


AF909 - Tanzanite $ 500 (=~ £ 322)
Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mtns., Arusha Region, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.0 x 0.9 cm


Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mtns., Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/af909a.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mtns., Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/af909b.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mtns., Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/af909c.jpg]

Fine thumbnail sized crystal, highly transparent with great color and complete and undamaged. 2.7 grams in weight.



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