Selected Specimens

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T872 - Tennantite aftr Azurite $ 450
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 4.0 cm


Tennantite aftr Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t872a.jpg] Tennantite aftr Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t872b.jpg] Tennantite aftr Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t872c.jpg]

Cluster of 3 crystals of Azurite that are mostly psuedomorphed to Tennantite. Not only is it an aesthetic cluster, on virtually all similar pieces I've owned, I've never seen any remaining Azurite, they have all been 100% psuedomorphed. On this one you can see areas of residual blue Azurite.

T874 - Aragonite $ 150
 Minglanilla Mine, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
small cabinet - 8 x 7.5 x 4 cm


Aragonite from Minglanilla Mine, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain [db_pics/pics/t874a.jpg] Aragonite from Minglanilla Mine, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain [db_pics/pics/t874b.jpg] Aragonite from Minglanilla Mine, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain [db_pics/pics/t874c.jpg]

A 7cm double-terminated Aragonite crystal on smaller Aragonites. Great color on this old piece.

T876 - Cuprite $ 90
 Poteryaevskoe Mine, Rubtsovskoe Deposit, Western Siberia, Russia
thumbnail - 2.2 x 2 x 1.5 cm


Cuprite from Poteryaevskoe Mine, Rubtsovskoe Deposit, Western Siberia, Russia [db_pics/pics/t876a.jpg] Cuprite from Poteryaevskoe Mine, Rubtsovskoe Deposit, Western Siberia, Russia [db_pics/pics/t876b.jpg] Cuprite from Poteryaevskoe Mine, Rubtsovskoe Deposit, Western Siberia, Russia [db_pics/pics/t876c.jpg]

Floater cluster of Cuprite octahedrons. Sharp and well formed. Slight chipping and an indentation from other crystals, otherwise complete all around and undamaged.

T879 - Apatite with Muscovite $ 200
 Panasquiera, Portugal
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3 x 1.7 cm


Apatite with Muscovite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/t879a.jpg] Apatite with Muscovite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/t879b.jpg]

Floater cluster of glassy and gemmy blue/green Apatite crystals with associated Muscovite and Arsenopyrite.

T880 - Brookite $ 95
 Balochistan, Pakistan
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.5 x 2 cm


Brookite from Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t880a.jpg] Brookite from Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t880b.jpg] Brookite from Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t880c.jpg]

3 intergrown Brookite crystals, partially translucent.

T881 - Quartz with Hematite $ 350 DISCOUNTED 40% OFF TO $ 210
 Wolsendorf Fluorite mining District, Schwandorf, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany
cabinet - 14 x 9.5 x 4 cm


Quartz with Hematite from Wolsendorf Fluorite mining District, Schwandorf, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany [db_pics/pics/t881a.jpg] Quartz with Hematite from Wolsendorf Fluorite mining District, Schwandorf, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany [db_pics/pics/t881b.jpg]

Red Hematite included Quartz crystals over a small amount of Fluorite. An old spcimen that is nearly pristine.

T883 - Vanadinite $ 350 DISCOUNTED 40% OFF TO $ 210
 San Carlos Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico
cabinet - 12 x 11 x 6 cm


Vanadinite from San Carlos Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t883a.jpg] Vanadinite from San Carlos Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t883b.jpg] Vanadinite from San Carlos Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t883c.jpg]

Old specimen of Vanadinite with Calcite. Individual crystals reach over 1cm in length. From an old collection, amazingly only a couple crystals missing.

T884 - Apatite $ 150
 Cerro Mercado, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 8 x 8 x 4.5 cm


Apatite from Cerro Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t884a.jpg] Apatite from Cerro Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t884b.jpg] Apatite from Cerro Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t884c.jpg]

Gem yellow Apatite crystals in matrix. The main crystal is 3cm tall.

T887 - Tanzanite $ 2000 DISCOUNTED 40% OFF TO $ 1200
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.6 x 1 x 0.6 cm


Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t887a.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t887b.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t887c.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t887d.jpg]

Double-terminated natural Tanzanite crystal with good luster and gem zones. Unheated and undamaged. Double terminated Tanzanite crystals are uncommon.

T888 - Tanzanite $ 500 DISCOUNTED 40% OFF TO $ 300
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.8 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm


Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t888a.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t888b.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t888c.jpg]

Double-terminated cluster of Tanzanite crystals with good luster and color. This crystal has likely been heated. Double terminated Tanzanite crystals are uncommon. Weighs 99 carats.

T890 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 500
 Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 1 x 0.7 cm


Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t890a.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t890b.jpg]

Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and mostly gem quality with just a few interanl veils. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 3.1 grams.

T891 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 600
 Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1 x 0.9 cm


Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t891a.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t891b.jpg]

Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and mostly gem quality with just a few interanl veils. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 3.7 grams.

T892 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 380
 Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.1 x 1.1 cm


Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t892a.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t892b.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t892c.jpg]

Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and mostly gem quality with just a few interanl veils. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 4.0 grams.

T893 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 550
 Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.4 x 0.8 x 0.5 cm


Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t893a.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t893b.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t893d.jpg]

Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and mostly gem quality with just a few interanl veils. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 2.2 grams.

T894 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 550
 Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.4 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm


Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t894a.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t894b.jpg]

Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and mostly gem quality with just a few interanl veils. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 2.7 grams.


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