Selected Specimens

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C489 - Silver $ 750
 Imiter Mine, Tinghir Prov., Morocco
small cabinet - 5.8 x 5.5 x 4 cm


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Silver from Imiter Mine, Tinghir Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/c489a.jpg] Silver from Imiter Mine, Tinghir Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/c489b.jpg] Silver from Imiter Mine, Tinghir Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/c489c.jpg]

Highly aesthetic, showy display Silver specimen with sheets of solid Silver protruding from a Calcite rich rock matrix. The matrix appears to have been stabilized.

C491 - Rutile on Hematite on Quartz $ 1000
 Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland
small cabinet - 6 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Rutile on Hematite on Quartz from Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/c491a.jpg] Rutile on Hematite on Quartz from Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/c491b.jpg] Rutile on Hematite on Quartz from Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/c491c.jpg] Rutile on Hematite on Quartz from Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/c491d.jpg]

Epitaxial red Rutile on Hematite crystals on a water clear, glassy crystal of light smokey Quartz. The Quartz crystal is 6cm tall and undamaged. The Hematite crystals reach 1.7cm in size.

C492 - Quartz scepter $ 250
 Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492a.jpg] Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492b.jpg] Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492c.jpg] Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492d.jpg] Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492e.jpg]

Transparent, light smokey Quartz scepter atop a Quartz crystal that is partially intergrown with black Tourmaline. The scepter is glassy with a stepped termination. Slight edge wear in places but relatively undamaged. This is an old crystal from the 1960s/70s.

C494 - Bournonite on Sphalerite $ 200
 Machacamarca Mine, Potosí Department, Bolivia
small cabinet - 8.2 x 6 x 3 cm


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Bournonite on Sphalerite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosí Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/c494a.jpg] Bournonite on Sphalerite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosí Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/c494b.jpg] Bournonite on Sphalerite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosí Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/c494c.jpg]

Elongated, silvery Bournonite crystals to 1.4 cm on a Sphalerite matrix.

C495 - Prehnite $ 200
 Djouga, Bendougou, Kayes Region, Mali
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Prehnite from Djouga, Bendougou, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/c495a.jpg] Prehnite from Djouga, Bendougou, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/c495b.jpg] Prehnite from Djouga, Bendougou, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/c495c.jpg]

Translucent green Prehnite with 4 stalactitic formations growing out of a Prehnite base. Sort of reminds me of a snails head.

C496 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 350
 Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 3 cm


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Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/c496a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/c496b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/c496c.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/c496d.jpg]

Smokey Quartz crystals that are covered by small, outwardly growing white Quartz crystals, that are in turn covered by inky blue Fluorite crystals. Undamaged.

C497 - Apatite on Ferberite $ 350
 Panasquiera, Portugal
miniature - 5 x 5 x 3 cm


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Apatite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c497a.jpg] Apatite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c497b.jpg] Apatite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c497c.jpg] Apatite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/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


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Azurite with Malachite (R) from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece [db_pics/pics/c500a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite (R) from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece [db_pics/pics/c500b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite (R) from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece [db_pics/pics/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


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Fluorite on Quartz from Huanzala Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/c504a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Huanzala Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/c504b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Huanzala Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/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


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Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c505a.jpg] Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c505b.jpg] Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/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


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Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c507a.jpg] Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c507b.jpg] Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c507c.jpg] Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c507d.jpg]

Transparent, undamaged Quartz gwindel, good on both sides.

C510 - Quartz over Wulfenite $ 500
 M'fouati, Bouenza Department, Congo
small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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Quartz over Wulfenite from M'fouati, Bouenza Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/c510a.jpg] Quartz over Wulfenite from M'fouati, Bouenza Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/c510b.jpg] Quartz over Wulfenite from M'fouati, Bouenza Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/c510c.jpg] Quartz over Wulfenite from M'fouati, Bouenza Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/c510d.jpg]

Large orange Wulfenite crystals coated by a layer of drusy Quartz crystals. The Wulfenite crystals reach 2.5cm in size with some showing their orange color better than others.

C512 - Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond $ 350
 Herkimer, New York, USA
small cabinet - 8.5 x 8 x 5.5 cm


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Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Herkimer, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/c512a.jpg] Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Herkimer, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/c512b.jpg] Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Herkimer, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/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


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Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515a.jpg] Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515b.jpg] Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515c.jpg] Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/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


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Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c516a.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c516b.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c516c.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/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.
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