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C464 - Silver $ 600 Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru thumbnail - 3.1 x 2.4 x 2.0 cm ![Silver from Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/c464a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c464a.jpg)
![Silver from Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/c464b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c464b.jpg)
![Silver from Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/c464c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c464c.jpg)
![Silver from Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/c464d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c464d.jpg)
Thick, ropey Silver wire rising up off a small bit of matrix. The wire rises up then does a U-turn back down towards the base, with another thick wire flaring off the top of the curve. The wires reach 5mm in thickness.
C465 - Silver $ 280 Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 2.0 cm ![Silver from Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/c465a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c465a.jpg)
![Silver from Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/c465b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c465b.jpg)
![Silver from Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/c465c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c465c.jpg)
Sturdy 2-3mm Silver wire from the famous Uchuchacua Mine in Peru. The main wire rises up then branches out into 4 separate wires at the top.
C466 - Apophyllite $ 250 Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India small cabinet - 6 x 5.5 x 3 cm ![Apophyllite from Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/c466a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c466a.jpg)
![Apophyllite from Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/c466b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c466b.jpg)
![Apophyllite from Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/c466c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c466c.jpg)
Hemispherical cluster of 'disco ball' Apophyllite. Complete all around with a green core and clear outer tips.
C467 - Apophyllite $ 290 Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India small cabinet - 6 x 6 x 3.5 cm ![Apophyllite from Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/c467a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c467a.jpg)
![Apophyllite from Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/c467b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c467b.jpg)
![Apophyllite from Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/c467c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c467c.jpg)
Hemispherical cluster of 'disco ball' Apophyllite. Complete all around with a green core and clear outer tips.
C468 - Cerussite $ 240 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 5.8 x 5 x 2.5 cm ![Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c468a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c468a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c468b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c468b.jpg)
Floater specimen of Cerussite crystals on matrix with green Duftite. Crystallized all around with a perfectly centered 'snowflake' Cerussite crystal of 1.3cm. Insignificant damage to some crystals.
C469 - Quartz $ 250 Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg Region, Namibia small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm ![Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c469a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c469a.jpg)
![Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c469b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c469b.jpg)
![Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c469c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c469c.jpg)
![Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c469d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c469d.jpg)
Fat, juicy Amethyst with a smaller crystal crossing in front. Great color, undamaged.
C470 - Azurite with Malachite $ 2800 Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA cabinet - 12.5 x 10 x 2.5 cm ![Azurite with Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c470a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c470a.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c470b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c470b.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c470c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c470c.jpg)
Flat matrix partially covered by bubbly Malachite which is in turn covered by bright, sparkly Azurite. Essentially undamaged with only one or two very slight bruises along edges. Showy and rare specimen that has been in a collection since the 1970s. A gorgeous specimen, brighter and more sparkly than photos.
C471 - Hemimorphite $ 600 Wenshan Mine, Yunnan Prov., China small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 4 cm ![Hemimorphite from Wenshan Mine, Yunnan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/c471a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c471a.jpg)
![Hemimorphite from Wenshan Mine, Yunnan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/c471b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c471b.jpg)
![Hemimorphite from Wenshan Mine, Yunnan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/c471c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c471c.jpg)
Thick layer of Hemimorphite over matrix. The Hemimorphite is transluscent with superb color, the best for the find in my opinion. Perfect and undamaged.
C472 - Smithsonite $ 350 Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 4 cm ![Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c472a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c472a.jpg)
![Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c472b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c472b.jpg)
![Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c472c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c472c.jpg)
Bright pink satiny Smithsonite without matrix. Great color, no damage.
C473 - Copper $ 2400 Keeweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA cabinet - 10 x 8.5 x 2.0 cm ![Copper from Keeweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c473a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c473a.jpg)
![Copper from Keeweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c473b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c473b.jpg)
![Copper from Keeweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c473c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c473c.jpg)
Grouping of Copper crystals with a rich red patina. Ex. Peter Bancroft specimen.
C474 - Mangano Calcite with Quartz $ 390 Casapalca Mine, Lima Department, Peru miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 4 cm ![Mangano Calcite with Quartz from Casapalca Mine, Lima Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/c474a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c474a.jpg)
![Mangano Calcite with Quartz from Casapalca Mine, Lima Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/c474b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c474b.jpg)
![Mangano Calcite with Quartz from Casapalca Mine, Lima Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/c474c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c474c.jpg)
A 3.7cm pink, scalenohedral Manganocalcite crystal, partially coated by drusy Quartz, adjacent to a mound of Quartz crystals. Clean and undamaged.
C475 - Prehnite $ 550 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 3 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c475a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c475a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c475b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c475b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c475c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c475c.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c475d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c475d.jpg)
Cluster of translucent yellow Prehnite crystals on Graphite. Such Prehnites have come out sporadically from Merelani over the years, but never before in the quality that has been found in the last year. This specimen has big crystals with individuals to 1.6cm wide. The lower back edge is contacted, otherwise nothing but great crystals sticking out in various directions. A good one for the find.
C477 - Barite $ 350 Book Cliffs, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, USA miniature - 4 x 4 x 3.5 cm ![Barite from Book Cliffs, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/c477a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c477a.jpg)
![Barite from Book Cliffs, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/c477b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c477b.jpg)
A stunner of a Barite specimen with water clear, glassy crystals on matrix. Main crystal is 3cm and undamaged.
C479 - Benitoite $ 1600 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm ![Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c479a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c479a.jpg)
![Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c479b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c479b.jpg)
![Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c479c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c479c.jpg)
![Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c479d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c479d.jpg)
Deep blue crystals of Benitoite to 2.1cm on schist matrix with white Natrolite. This specimen has two qualities which most do not have - deep blue color and good luster. The color is as good as it gets and the luster is good. A small shallow nick on the large crystal is the only detraction I could find. Uncommon to find them this good!
C480 - Epidote on Feldspar $ 750 Baja California, Mexico small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4.5 cm ![Epidote on Feldspar from Baja California, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c480a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c480a.jpg)
![Epidote on Feldspar from Baja California, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c480b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c480b.jpg)
![Epidote on Feldspar from Baja California, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c480c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/c480c.jpg)
Terminated green Epidote crystal rising out of the center of large white Feldspar crystals. This is an old John Sinkankas specimen with his number 'JS EP12' affixed to the backside. The termination faces are slightly etched but undamaged. Both a good Baja Epidote specimen and a historic specimen.
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