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K292 - Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite $ 140 Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 3 cm ![Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K292a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K292a.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K292b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K292b.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K292c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K292c.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K292d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K292d.jpg)
Large deep red Sphalerite crystals on a chert matrix. What makes the specimen are the isolated, oriented Chalcopyrite crystals, primarily on the largest Sphalerite, that all reflect the light in the same direction when turned in the hand.
K395 - Chalcopyrite on Galena with Sphalerite $ 340 Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA large cabinet - 17 x 12.5 x 4.5 cm ![Chalcopyrite on Galena with Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K395a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K395a.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Galena with Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K395b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K395b.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Galena with Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K395c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K395c.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Galena with Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K395d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K395d.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Galena with Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K395e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K395e.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Galena with Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K395f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K395f.jpg)
Large specimen of cubic Galena coated by drusy Chalcopyrite and red Sphalerite crystals on a chert matrix. Large display specimen of a USA classic getting harder to find. Saw cut on back.
K297 - Spessartine $ 750 Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.6 x 2.4 x 2.4 cm ![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K297a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K297a.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K297b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K297b.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K297c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K297c.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K297d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K297d.jpg)
Bright citrus orange Spessartine crystal, complete all around. Equant form with gem zones. There is some natural small surface pits, but no damage. This is a good one, with minimal black inclusions that negatively affect most of these. The intensity of color and gem zones are even more apparent with backlighting. These are no longer being found. Weighs 20.7 grams.
K323 - Chalcopyrite with Quartz $ 280 Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria cabinet - 9.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm ![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/K323a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K323a.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/K323b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K323b.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/K323c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K323c.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/K323d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K323d.jpg)
Stunningly attractive specimen of transparent Quartz with bright, brassy Chalcopyrite crystals. These are fairly common minerals, but in a combination and form to produce this beauty. Both minerals are evenly distributed and in good condition with just a few missing Quartz crystals. The Quartz are uniform in size and transparent. An overall very bright and showy specimen.
K322 - Pyrite with Quartz $ 120 Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China small cabinet - 8 x 8 x 4 cm ![Pyrite with Quartz from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/K322a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K322a.jpg)
![Pyrite with Quartz from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/K322b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K322b.jpg)
![Pyrite with Quartz from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/K322c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K322c.jpg)
Mirro bright and lustrous Pyrite cubes on a matrix of solid crystalline Pyrite. Associated are green Quartz crystals and traces of purple Fluorite. The Shangbao Mine is well know for fabulous Pyrite specimens andthis one does not dissappoint, with cubes to 2cm on edge.
K305 - Prehnite with Calcite, Tanzanite $ 1800 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 4 cm ![Prehnite with Calcite, Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K305a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K305a.jpg)
![Prehnite with Calcite, Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K305b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K305b.jpg)
![Prehnite with Calcite, Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K305c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K305c.jpg)
![Prehnite with Calcite, Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K305d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K305d.jpg)
Individual spheres of yellow Prehnite grown in and around flat crystals of white Calcite. This is one of the most beautiful Merelani Prehnites I've ever seen. A fibrous blue Tanzanite and small white crystals (Laumontite?) are attached to the backside. A floater with no points of attachment and little to no damage.
K233 - Prehnite $ 280 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K233a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K233a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K233b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K233b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K233c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K233c.jpg)
This is a very interesting Prehnite composed of an almost perfect sphere of solid Prehnite, like a translucent gumdrop, with larger crystals growing out of the sphere in various directions.
K234 - Prehnite $ 750 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 4.5 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K234a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K234a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K234b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K234b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K234c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K234c.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K234d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K234d.jpg)
Spherical, mound-shaped Prehnite with large, chunky crystals. This is a very good one in terms of form, size, color, and quality. Nearly pristine with just a couple minor nicked crystal tips.
K237 - Prehnite with Tanzanite $ 750 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3.5 cm ![Prehnite with Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K237a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K237a.jpg)
![Prehnite with Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K237b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K237b.jpg)
![Prehnite with Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K237c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K237c.jpg)
![Prehnite with Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K237d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K237d.jpg)
Solid, translucent yellow Prehnite with large, chunky crystals. This is a very good one with a little contacting on the left edge and a partial Tanzanite attached near the base, but the entire front display face is perfect undamaged large crystals. This grew against the flat surface of a large Calcite crystal and the backside is flat and smooth.
K238 - Prehnite $ 450 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 8.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K238a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K238a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K238b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K238b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K238c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K238c.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K238d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K238d.jpg)
Translucent blue/green Prehnite crystals with both a color and form new with these late 2018 finds of Prehnite from Merelani. These recent Prehnite have rounded orb formations that morph out into flat bladed crystals. The color, a blue/green/yellow is also a little different than I've seen before in Merelani Prehnites. Undamaged.
K313 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 350 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K313a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K313a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K313b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K313b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K313c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K313c.jpg)
Large, gemmy Tsavorite crystals on a matrix of solid Graphite. The Tsavorite have good color and transparency and reach 1cm in size. There is a bit of chipping which keeps the price much lower than it would otherwise be. Regardless, it displays well with good color and crystal size.
K321 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 275 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4 x 3 x 1.5 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K321a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K321a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K321b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K321b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K321c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K321c.jpg)
Gemmy Tsavorite crystals on a matrix of solid Graphite. The Tsavorite have good color and transparency and reach 5mm in size. I found 1 small nick on one crystal, otherwise it's undamaged.
K300 - Fire Opal gemstone $ 260 Brazil thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.3 x 1 cm ![Fire Opal gemstone from Brazil [db_pics/pics/K300a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K300a.jpg)
![Fire Opal gemstone from Brazil [db_pics/pics/K300b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K300b.jpg)
![Fire Opal gemstone from Brazil [db_pics/pics/K300c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K300c.jpg)
![Fire Opal gemstone from Brazil [db_pics/pics/K300d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K300d.jpg)
Orange fire opal gemstone. Appears very clean with no inclusions or edge chips. This was bought about 25 years ago and shows an old price of $139. Weighs 11.35 carats.
K298 - Spessartine $ 650 Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.6 x 2.6 cm ![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K298a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K298a.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K298b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K298b.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K298c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K298c.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K298d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K298d.jpg)
Bright citrus orange Spessartine crystal, complete all around. Equant form with gem zones. There is one minor edge chip and some natural small surface pits, but no significant damage. This is a good one, with minimal black inclusions that negatively affect most of these. The intensity of color and gem zones are even more apparent with backlighting. These are no longer being found. Weighs 26.8 grams.
MM100 - Malachite after Azurite $ 260 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4 cm ![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm100a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm100a.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm100b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm100b.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm100c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm100c.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm100d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm100d.jpg)
Well formed crystals of Malachite after Azurite with a velvety surface luster. Individual crystals to 2.5cm. Highly sculptural and undamaged.
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