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C551 - Ferberite with Quartz $ 325 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China small cabinet - 8 x 7 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Well formed large Ferberite crystals associated wtih transparent Quartz crystals. There are also small purple Fluorite crystals, Muscovite, and Arsenopyrite present.
C552 - Quartz on Calcite (R) $ 175 Herkimer, New York, USA small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Outstanding 3.6cm 'Herkimer Diamond' Quartz crystal on Calcite. Quartz on Calcite are uncommon for the locality, unfortunatley this one came off the Calcite and has been reattached. The Quartz crystal is very transparent and bright, high quality (way better than photos). There is a smaller Quartz attached to the Calcite crystal too.
C553 - Turgite $ 300 Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico cabinet - 12 x 10 x 5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Cluster of Highly irridescent specimen of Turgite. Turgite is a mixture of Hematite and Goethite and was originally described from the Turginsk Mine in Russia. Very colorful specimen with blues, greens, yellows and reds. Out of an old collection dating back to the 60s and 70s.
C554 - Turgite $ 120 Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Cluster of Highly irridescent specimen of Turgite. Turgite is a mixture of Hematite and Goethite and was originally described from the Turginsk Mine in Russia. Very colorful specimen with blues, greens, yellows and reds. Out of an old collection dating back to the 60s and 70s.
C557 - Spinel $ 600 California, USA cabinet - 13 x 10 x 8 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large 3cm black Spinel crystal on matrix with other smaller Spinel crystals. This is an old specimen from a collection from the 1960s and 70s, and unfortunately there was no further locality information available. Wherever it's from, it has to rate as a significant California Spinel. Undamaged.
C559 - Covellite $ 2500 Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA cabinet - 10 x 9.5 x 5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Irridescent blades of Covellite crystals on matrix with Quartz crystals. From the Don Boydston collection and comes with an old Burminco label.
C560 - Covellite $ 3800 Annie Vein, Summitville, Colorado, USA small cabinet - 7.5 x 7 x 6 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Irridescent blades of Covellite crystals in a few different areas on matrix. Ex. J.H. Marshall Jr. and Geary Murdock collections and comes with three old labels. One label indicates 'exceptionally well crystallized Covellite. One of the finest specimens I have ever seen from this locality'.
C564 - Fluorite with Quartz $ 1200 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China small cabinet - 6.2 x 6 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Color-zoned purple/blue Fluorite cube with 5 terminated Quartz crystals grown along the sides.Two small trivial nicks otherwise pristine. Wonderful transparency and aesthetics.
C567 - Calcite on Copper $ 175 Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Small Calcite crystals atop crystalline Copper with good patina. Calcite and green Epidote on the backside.
C569 - Prehnite $ 150 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Cluster of translucent yellow Prehnite crystals. Such yellow Prehnites have come from Merelani sporadically over the years, but never before in the quality that has been found in the last year. This specimen has big chunky crystals all over, nothing but great crystals sticking out in various directions. A good one for the find.
C570 - Prehnite $ 300 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.8 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Cluster of translucent yellow Prehnite crystals on Graphite. Such yellow Prehnites have come from Merelani sporadically over the years, but never before in the quality that has been found in the last year. This specimen has big chunky crystals all over in a tall mound shaped formation. There is some chipping present, but mostly nothing but great crystals sticking out 360 degrees in all directions. A good one for the find.
C571 - Carrollite $ 300 Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 3 cm ![]() ![]() Exquisite jewel of a Carrollite set perfectly in rhombic white Calcite. The octahedron is 1.1cm in size, highly lustrous, and undamaged.
C572 - Apatite $ 500 Panasquiera, Portugal small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large blue/green Apatite crystals on Quartz crystals with Siderite. The Apatite crystals are highly lustrous and reach 2cm in size. Undamaged.
C574 - Kunzite $ 200 Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA small cabinet - 9.2 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Gemmy, etched Kunzite crystal with good medium pink color. One edge is cleaved, double terminated.
C575 - Helvite $ 950 Clark Mine, Rincon district, San Diego Co., California, USA thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Pair of Helvite crystals on matrix from San Diego Co. There are 2 crystals, largest is 1cm on edge. These are rare for San Diego, or anywhere in California. Ex. Curtis Wilbur collection, and pictured on Mindat, photo number 638291.
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