Selected Specimens

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TS128 - Azurite, Malachite after Azurite $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 244)
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2 x 1.6 cm


Azurite, Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts128a.jpg] Azurite, Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts128b.jpg] Azurite, Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts128c.jpg]

Opaque white mineral, possibly Anglesite or Quartz, 'capped' by a malachite after Azurite crystal, with other Malachite after Azurites below and lustrous, unpsuedomorphed Azurite crystals.

TS129 - Mottramite $ 90 (=~ AUS$ 88)
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 1.2 cm


Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts129a.jpg] Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts129b.jpg]

Dark olive green Mottramite in botryoidal masses.

A158 - Elbaite with Albite $ 220 (=~ AUS$ 214)
 Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan
miniature - 3.6 x 2 x 2 cm


Elbaite with Albite from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a158a.jpg] Elbaite with Albite from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a158b.jpg] Elbaite with Albite from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a158c.jpg]

Double terminated single Elbaite crystal with attached blades of Albite. The crystal is a very gemmy green on one end with a thin zone of pink on the other termination.

A235 - Elbaite with Albite $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 244)
 Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan
miniature - 4.1 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


Elbaite with Albite from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a235a.jpg] Elbaite with Albite from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a235b.jpg] Elbaite with Albite from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a235c.jpg] Elbaite with Albite from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a235d.jpg]

Pair of double terminated Elbaite crystals with attached blades of Albite. The crystals are green on one end and pink on the other terminations, undamaged.

US117 - Grossular $ 300 (=~ AUS$ 292)
 Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2 cm


Grossular from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/us117a.jpg] Grossular from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/us117b.jpg]

Gem quality Grossular crystals to 1cm, good luster.

US118 - Wardite $ 1200 (=~ AUS$ 1169)
 Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada
small cabinet - 7.5 x 7.5 x 2 cm


Wardite from Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada [db_pics/pics/us118a.jpg] Wardite from Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada [db_pics/pics/us118b.jpg] Wardite from Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada [db_pics/pics/us118c.jpg]

Exceptionally fine Wardite specimen with highy lustrous golden yellow crystals as opposed to others which have white crystals. Crystals are translucent to transparent and reach 1cm in size. Minor Lazulite in association.

A194 - Elbaite with Albite (R) $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 244)
 Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan
miniature - 3.2 x 3.2 x 2 cm


Elbaite with Albite (R) from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a194a.jpg] Elbaite with Albite (R) from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a194b.jpg] Elbaite with Albite (R) from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a194c.jpg] Elbaite with Albite (R) from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a194d.jpg]

Cluster of 5 double terminated Elbaite crystals with attached blades of Albite with superb form. The crystals are green on one end and pink on the other terminations. There is one very clean repair to the largest crystal.

A828 - Topaz $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 244)
 Yunnan Province, China
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.9 x 1.5 cm
ex.  James Houran


Topaz from Yunnan Province, China [db_pics/pics/a828a.jpg] Topaz from Yunnan Province, China [db_pics/pics/a828b.jpg] Topaz from Yunnan Province, China [db_pics/pics/a828c.jpg]

Gem quality Topaz crystal with complex, multi-faceted termination. Fine and undamaged.

A829 - Clinozoisite $ 300 (=~ AUS$ 292)
 Tormiq, Gilgit, Pakistan
miniature - 3.7 x 2.2 x 0.9 cm


Clinozoisite from Tormiq, Gilgit, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a829a.jpg] Clinozoisite from Tormiq, Gilgit, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a829b.jpg] Clinozoisite from Tormiq, Gilgit, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a829c.jpg]

Intergrown pair of Clinozoisite crystals, undamaged with great luster. The high degree of transparency and the formation make this a great specimen.

US119 - Enargite $ 550 (=~ AUS$ 536)
 Butte, Montana
miniature - 4.2 x 3.5 x 3 cm
ex.  Bruce Carter


Enargite from Butte, Montana [db_pics/pics/us119a.jpg] Enargite from Butte, Montana [db_pics/pics/us119b.jpg] Enargite from Butte, Montana [db_pics/pics/us119c.jpg]

Aesthetic cluster of sharp, lustrous Enargite crystals to 1.8cm wide at the terminations. Pyrite and Quartz crystals provide accent at the base.

US120 - Goethite $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 195)
 Goethite Hill, Lake George, Park Co., Colorado
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm
ex.  James Houran


Goethite from Goethite Hill, Lake George, Park Co., Colorado [db_pics/pics/us120a.jpg] Goethite from Goethite Hill, Lake George, Park Co., Colorado [db_pics/pics/us120b.jpg]

Multiple sprays of lustrous Goethite forming an uncommonly good thumbnail.

SA696 - Morganite $ 750 (=~ AUS$ 730)
 Urucum Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 1.9 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm


Morganite from Urucum Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa696a.jpg] Morganite from Urucum Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa696b.jpg] Morganite from Urucum Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa696c.jpg] Morganite from Urucum Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa696d.jpg]

Light pink gem crystal in the rare dihexagonal dipyramid form. This is one of 3 such crystals obtained by Frank Melanson in 2011. This crystal (and one of the other two) have a rounded, psuedo-isometric appearance, looking similar in form to a garnet crystal.

TS133 - Dioptase $ 1500 (=~ AUS$ 1461)
 Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 4 cm


Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts133a.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts133b.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts133c.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts133d.jpg]

Four large Dioptase crystals to 1.3 cm on white Calcite. I bought this specimen from Clive Quiet approximately 10 years ago. Crystals are bright, lustrous, and translucent.

TS136 - Cerussite $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 244)
 Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm


Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts136a.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts136b.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts136c.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts136d.jpg]

Absolute GEM of a thumbnail Cerussite. Fully transparent twinned crystal.

TS138 - Cuprian Smithsonite $ 375 (=~ AUS$ 365)
 Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
miniature - 3.5 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm


Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts138a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts138b.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts138c.jpg]

Translucent, globular green Smithsonite with a wet-looking luster.


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