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C497 - Apatite on Ferberite $ 350 Panasquiera, Portugal miniature - 5 x 5 x 3 cm ![Apatite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c497a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c497a.jpg)
![Apatite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c497b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c497b.jpg)
![Apatite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c497c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c497c.jpg)
![Apatite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c497d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c497d.jpg)
A 2.3 cm green Apatite crystal attached to a Ferberite crystal, with mica. Classic and aesthetic Panasquiera combo. The Apatite crystal is gemmy and 1.2cm thick. The Ferberite has some contacting on the rear left side where another Ferberite intergrew, otherwise undamaged.
C500 - Azurite with Malachite (R) $ 5000 Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm ![Azurite with Malachite (R) from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece [db_pics/pics/c500a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c500a.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite (R) from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece [db_pics/pics/c500b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c500b.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite (R) from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece [db_pics/pics/c500c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c500c.jpg)
Interconnected spherical clusters of Azurite with minor amounts of attached Malchite. This is a superb Greek Azurite specimen and was photographed in Lapis magazine. It is a floater specimen well crystallized all around and has one repair. Extraordinary color!
C504 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 350 Huanzala Mine, Peru small cabinet - 5.5 x 5.0 x 4 cm ![Fluorite on Quartz from Huanzala Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/c504a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c504a.jpg)
![Fluorite on Quartz from Huanzala Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/c504b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c504b.jpg)
![Fluorite on Quartz from Huanzala Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/c504c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c504c.jpg)
Colorless, transparent 2.5cm Fluorite octahedron perched atop a cluster of Quartz crystals. The Fluorite has stepped growth indentations into the crystal faces. A subtle beauty.
C505 - Copper $ 375 Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 1.6 cm ![Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c505a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c505a.jpg)
![Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c505b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c505b.jpg)
![Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c505c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c505c.jpg)
Copper crystal cluster with a deep, rich patina. Good on both sides and undamaged.
C507 - Quartz gwindel $ 400 Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 1.5 cm ![Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c507a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c507a.jpg)
![Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c507b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c507b.jpg)
![Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c507c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c507c.jpg)
![Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c507d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c507d.jpg)
Transparent, undamaged Quartz gwindel, good on both sides.
C512 - Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond $ 350 Herkimer, New York, USA small cabinet - 8.5 x 8 x 5.5 cm ![Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Herkimer, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/c512a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c512a.jpg)
![Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Herkimer, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/c512b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c512b.jpg)
![Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Herkimer, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/c512c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c512c.jpg)
Cluster of double-terminated Quartz crystals known as 'Herkimer Diamonds'. Bright and glassy crystals that are complete and undamaged all around.
C515 - Quartz scepters $ 350 Chihuahua, Mexico small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 5 cm ![Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c515a.jpg)
![Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c515b.jpg)
![Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c515c.jpg)
![Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c515d.jpg)
Cluster of excellent Quartz scepters with very slight Amethyst coloration. Small Chalcopyrite crystals are attached to the base. Comes with an old Lidstrom's label.
C516 - Prehnite on Tanzanite $ 650 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania cabinet - 9.5 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm ![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c516a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c516a.jpg)
![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c516b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c516b.jpg)
![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c516c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c516c.jpg)
![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c516d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c516d.jpg)
Yellow Prehnite on bladed, fan-shaped crystals of Tanzanite. This fan-shaped bladed habit is uncommon for Tanzanite. There are also small Quartz crystals attached. Comes with an old Trinity Minerals label and I recall this originally sold on the Trinity site for $750.
C517 - Amethyst $ 280 Kingston Mtns., San Bernardino Co., California, USA miniature - 4.5 x 3.9 x 3 cm ![Amethyst from Kingston Mtns., San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c517a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c517a.jpg)
![Amethyst from Kingston Mtns., San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c517b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c517b.jpg)
![Amethyst from Kingston Mtns., San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c517c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c517c.jpg)
![Amethyst from Kingston Mtns., San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c517d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c517d.jpg)
Amethyst crystal cluster from the diggings in the Kingston Mountains of eastern California. Most Amethyst from this locality have alot of white Quartz over the purple or are only transluscent and of medium purple color. The very best (in my opinion) are of the style of this specimen, with clear transparent Quartz over deep purple Amethyst. Fine and undamaged.
C518 - Calcite with Mottramite $ 150 Tsumeb, Namibia miniature - 3.6 x 3.1 x 3 cm ![Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c518a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c518a.jpg)
![Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c518b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c518b.jpg)
![Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c518c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c518c.jpg)
Cluster lenticular Calcite crystals with green Mottramite. The Mottramite has great color and is both in and outside the Calcite A Tsumeb classic.
C520 - Cerussite $ 350 Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China small cabinet - 5.9 x 4 x 1.8 cm ![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/c520a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c520a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/c520b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c520b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/c520c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c520c.jpg)
Reticulated Cerussite crystal from a limited (one time?) find in the Daoping Mine. An unusual coloration for Cerussite with yellows and pinks making rare and unique specimens. Front and back sides shown.
C521 - Malachite after Azurite $ 400 Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.5 x 1 cm ![Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c521a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c521a.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c521b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c521b.jpg)
Exceptionally sharp and well formed single crystals of Azurite that has been psuedomorphed to Malachite, though a small amount of the original azurite remains at the termination. There is good 'bulls-eye' patterning in the Malachite on a termination face.
C523 - Mangano Adamite $ 245 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm ![Mangano Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c523a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c523a.jpg)
![Mangano Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c523b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c523b.jpg)
![Mangano Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c523c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c523c.jpg)
Cluster of Purple Mangano Adamite cluster on Limonite. Large cluster of this rarer varietal of Adamite with other smaller clusters. Undamaged on front, top, and sides, backside intergrew with the matrix.
C524 - Andradite with Diopside $ 350 Gray Throne Claim, Graham Co., Arizona, USA miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![Andradite with Diopside from Gray Throne Claim, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c524a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c524a.jpg)
![Andradite with Diopside from Gray Throne Claim, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c524b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c524b.jpg)
![Andradite with Diopside from Gray Throne Claim, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c524c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c524c.jpg)
Transluscent Andradite garnet crystals on Diopside. The Andradite crystals reach 9mm in size and are very sharply formed and transluscent amber colored. Fine quality specimen from a rare Arizona locality. Ex. Bruce Murphy collection.
C527 - Tourmaline $ 280 Mina Poa Alta, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 2 x 1.2 x 1 cm ![Tourmaline from Mina Poa Alta, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c527a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c527a.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Mina Poa Alta, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c527b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c527b.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Mina Poa Alta, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c527c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c527c.jpg)
Small but colorful single Tourmaline crystal with alternating shades of pink and green. Weighs 5.4 grams.
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