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SM870 - Cerussite $ 160 Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 1 cm ![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM870a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM870a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM870b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM870b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM870c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM870c.jpg)
Unusual candy colored Cerussite of yellow and pink. These Daoping Cerussites are among the most colorful for the species and it appears to have been a one time or limited find from several years ago. The crystal has relatively flat, lustrous front and back faces and more complex growth on the edges. The main faces and most edges are undamaged, but with some edge chipping.
SM862 - Cobaltian Calcite $ 300 Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco small cabinet - 5.8 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm ![Cobaltian Calcite from Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM862a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM862a.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM862b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM862b.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM862c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM862c.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM862d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM862d.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM862e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM862e.jpg)
Pink Cobaltian Calcite crystals on a mtrix of Pyrite, partialy coated by unidentified white crystals.
SM859 - Stilbite on Kunzite $ 280 Kunar Prov., Afghanistan thumbnail - 3 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm ![Stilbite on Kunzite from Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/SM859a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM859a.jpg)
![Stilbite on Kunzite from Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/SM859b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM859b.jpg)
![Stilbite on Kunzite from Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/SM859c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM859c.jpg)
![Stilbite on Kunzite from Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/SM859d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM859d.jpg)
Single, complete Kunzite crystal with a purple/pink color. Stilbite crystals are attached to the lower half of one side, an uncommon association. The Kunzite has unusally good, flat non-etched termination faces. Undaged and complete all around.
SM837 - Brucite $ 300 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan small cabinet - 7.0 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm ![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM837a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM837a.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM837b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM837b.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM837c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM837c.jpg)
Large, solid radial mass of yellow Brucite. The specimen is solid Brucite without any matrix and well crystallized all around and undamaged. Though only medium yellow, it is translucent, thick and sturdy.
SM838 - Brucite $ 300 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan small cabinet - 9.0 x 6.0 x 2.5 cm ![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM838a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM838a.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM838b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM838b.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM838c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM838c.jpg)
Large, solid mass of yellow Brucite on a thin layer of lighter colored Brucite. The specimen is solid Brucite without any matrix with the backside flat where it was attached to the host rock. Though only medium yellow, it is translucent, thick and sturdy.
SM839 - Brucite $ 450 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan small cabinet - 6.0 x 5.3 x 3.3 cm ![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM839a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM839a.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM839b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM839b.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM839c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM839c.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM839d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM839d.jpg)
Large, solid radial mass of yellow Brucite. The specimen is solid Brucite without any matrix and well crystallized all around and undamaged. It's a 360 degree 'pinwheel' formation with a small projection of lighter colored Brucite on the backside. Though only medium yellow, it is translucent, thick and sturdy.
SM840 - Brucite $ 450 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan miniature - 5.0 x 4.8 x 2.5 cm ![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM840a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM840a.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM840b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM840b.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM840c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM840c.jpg)
Large, solid radial mass of yellow Brucite on matrix. The specimen is solid Brucite well crystallized all around and undamaged. It's a 360 degree 'pinwheel' formation on a small amount of matrix. It is technically a floater because the matrix is covered by a thin layer of lighter colored Brucite. Though only medium yellow, it is translucent, thick and sturdy.
SM848 - Clinoatacamite with Calcite $ 150 Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 3 cm ![Clinoatacamite with Calcite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/SM848a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM848a.jpg)
![Clinoatacamite with Calcite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/SM848b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM848b.jpg)
![Clinoatacamite with Calcite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/SM848c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM848c.jpg)
Calcite lined vug with clusters of dark green Clinoatacamite. The Clinoatacamite on this specimen are lustrous and well formed. These are regarded as the world's best Clinoatacamite specimens.
SM849 - Clinoatacamite with Selenite Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm ![Clinoatacamite with Selenite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/SM849a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM849a.jpg)
![Clinoatacamite with Selenite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/SM849b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM849b.jpg)
![Clinoatacamite with Selenite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/SM849c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM849c.jpg)
![Clinoatacamite with Selenite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/SM849d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM849d.jpg)
Selenite and Chrysocolla lined vug with a cluster of dark green Clinoatacamite. The Clinoatacamite forms a rounded cluster 6mm wide. These are regarded as the world's best Clinoatacamite specimens.
SM844 - Clinozoisite $ 850 Tormiq, Skardu, Pakistan small cabinet - 7.5 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm ![Clinozoisite from Tormiq, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM844a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM844a.jpg)
![Clinozoisite from Tormiq, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM844b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM844b.jpg)
![Clinozoisite from Tormiq, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM844c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM844c.jpg)
![Clinozoisite from Tormiq, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM844d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM844d.jpg)
Fine and unusual Clinozoiste specimen with elongated, off-set crystals. All the offset crystals are douoble-terminated. Gemmy with an internal faden line visible when backlit. Undamaged.
SM845 - Apatite $ 280 Imilchil, Er Rachidia Province, Morocco thumbnail - 2.3 x 2 x 1.7 cm ![Apatite from Imilchil, Er Rachidia Province, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM845a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM845a.jpg)
![Apatite from Imilchil, Er Rachidia Province, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM845b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM845b.jpg)
![Apatite from Imilchil, Er Rachidia Province, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM845c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM845c.jpg)
Single yellow/green Apatite crystal from the original find years ago. Complete all around and undamaged, the best one I could find when they first came out, undamaged.
SM846 - Apatite $ 250 Imilchil, Er Rachidia Province, Morocco thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm ![Apatite from Imilchil, Er Rachidia Province, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM846a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM846a.jpg)
![Apatite from Imilchil, Er Rachidia Province, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM846b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM846b.jpg)
![Apatite from Imilchil, Er Rachidia Province, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM846c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM846c.jpg)
Single yellow/green Apatite crystal from the original find years ago. Complete all around and undamaged, the best and gemmiest one I could find when they first came out, a couple tiny edge chips otherwise undamaged.
SM847 - Stibnite $ 350 Wuning Mine, Qingjiang, Wuning Co., Jiangxi, China cabinet - 13 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm ![Stibnite from Wuning Mine, Qingjiang, Wuning Co., Jiangxi, China [db_pics/pics/SM847a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM847a.jpg)
![Stibnite from Wuning Mine, Qingjiang, Wuning Co., Jiangxi, China [db_pics/pics/SM847b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM847b.jpg)
![Stibnite from Wuning Mine, Qingjiang, Wuning Co., Jiangxi, China [db_pics/pics/SM847c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM847c.jpg)
Large single Stibnite crystal. Terminated and complete all around.
SM850 - Azurite $ 200 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm ![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM850a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM850a.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM850b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM850b.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM850c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM850c.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM850d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM850d.jpg)
Undamaged floater specimen of a dozen or so interconnected Azurite crystals. Great color and quality.
SM852 - Prehnite with Pyrite $ 200 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4.8 x 3 x 2 cm ![Prehnite with Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SM852a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM852a.jpg)
![Prehnite with Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SM852b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM852b.jpg)
![Prehnite with Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SM852c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SM852c.jpg)
Yellow Prehnite crystals with a much different, somewhat globular style than most from Merelani. It has a flat base where it was attached to Graphite. There are small Pyrite crystals along the base, apparently that grew on the Graphite first before the Prehnite.
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