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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/c192a.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c192b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c192b.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c192c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/c194a.jpg)
![Erythrite on Quartz from Shaft 1, Bou Azzer, Anti-Atlas Mtns., Morocco [db_pics/pics/c194b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c194b.jpg)
![Erythrite on Quartz from Shaft 1, Bou Azzer, Anti-Atlas Mtns., Morocco [db_pics/pics/c194c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c194c.jpg)
Quartz crystal lined vug loaded with large, bright purple Erythrite crystals to 3cm. A very rich example of this species.
C196 - Aquamarine with Quartz, Schorl $ 400 Erongo Mountains, Namibia miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm ![Aquamarine with Quartz, Schorl from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c196a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c196a.jpg)
![Aquamarine with Quartz, Schorl from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c196b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c196b.jpg)
![Aquamarine with Quartz, Schorl from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c196c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c196c.jpg)
Recently mined specimen of a 4 x 1.5cm Aquamarine crystal with an attached Quartz crystal and Schorl crystals. Undamaged and very showy.
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/c197a.jpg)
![Covellite on Quartz from Leonard Mine, Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/c197b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c197b.jpg)
![Covellite on Quartz from Leonard Mine, Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/c197c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c197c.jpg)
![Covellite on Quartz from Leonard Mine, Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/c197d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/c198a.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/c198b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c198b.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/c198c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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.
C200 - Azurite $ 2000 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 6.2 x 4 x 4.5 cm ![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c200a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c200a.jpg)
![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c200b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c200b.jpg)
![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c200c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c200c.jpg)
![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c200d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c200d.jpg)
![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c200e.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c200e.jpg)
Large group of chunky Azurite crystals. Main crystal is 3.8cm wide across the termination. Translucent along the edges when held to a light. There are small Cerussite crystals present. Undamaged except where it broke away from the host rock on the right side. Comes with an old label from noted Tsumeb collector Carl Acosta and old price of $3,800.
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/c201a.jpg)
![Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c201b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c201b.jpg)
![Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c201c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/c205a.jpg)
![Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c205b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c205b.jpg)
![Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c205c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/c207a.jpg)
![Fluorite with Galena from Frazers Hush Mine, Weardale, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/c207b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c207b.jpg)
![Fluorite with Galena from Frazers Hush Mine, Weardale, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/c207c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c207c.jpg)
Translucent lavender colored Fluorite cubes associated with Galena. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection, comes with old David & Matthew Barker label.
C209 - Topaz $ 700 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil small cabinet - 5.9 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm ![Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c209a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c209a.jpg)
![Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c209b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c209b.jpg)
Golden colored 'Imperial" Topaz crystal, complete and undamaged except for one small edge chip. Weighs 21.3 grams.
C210 - Topaz $ 400 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil miniature - 4.7 x 1.9 x 1.5 cm ![Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c210a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c210a.jpg)
![Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c210b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c210b.jpg)
![Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c210c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c210c.jpg)
Golden colored 'Imperial" Topaz crystal. Complete all around and in good condition with slight edge chipping. Weighs 26.8 grams.
C211 - Topaz $ 400 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil miniature - 4.2 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm ![Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c211a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c211a.jpg)
![Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c211b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c211b.jpg)
Golden colored 'Imperial" Topaz crystal, complete and undamaged. Weighs 12.6 grams.
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/c212a.jpg)
![Brazilianite from Corrego Frio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c212b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c212b.jpg)
![Brazilianite from Corrego Frio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c212c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/c213a.jpg)
![Sphene from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c213b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c213b.jpg)
![Sphene from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c213c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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.
C218 - Pink Tanzanite $ 200 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.8 x 0.7 x 0.4 cm ![Pink Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c218a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c218a.jpg)
![Pink Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c218b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c218b.jpg)
Gemmy pink Tanzanite crystal with a stepped but undamaged termination.
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