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K400 - Silver in Calcite $ 750 Cobalt, Ontario, Canada large cabinet - 19 x 9.5 x 2.3 cm ![Silver in Calcite from Cobalt, Ontario, Canada [db_pics/pics/K400a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K400a.jpg)
![Silver in Calcite from Cobalt, Ontario, Canada [db_pics/pics/K400b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K400b.jpg)
![Silver in Calcite from Cobalt, Ontario, Canada [db_pics/pics/K400c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K400c.jpg)
Thick, heavy vein section of Silver in Calcite, a 2.3cm thick slab sawcut on both sides. There is a layer of solid Silver along the more straight edge, with the rest of the specimen filled with more dendritic Silver. Visually, it appears to be 40-50% Silver, and by weight, a much larger percentage. The specimen weighs ounces and was the best slab (richest, largest, thickest) out a large lot of Cobalt Silver I purchased from a Canadian miner over 20 years ago.
K471 - Lawsonite $ 750 Reed Station, Marin Co., California, USA small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 4 cm ![Lawsonite from Reed Station, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K471a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K471a.jpg)
![Lawsonite from Reed Station, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K471b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K471b.jpg)
![Lawsonite from Reed Station, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K471c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K471c.jpg)
Rare blue/grey Lawsonite crystals to 1.5cm embedded in Glaucophane schist. The main crystal is sharply formed and exposed fromt he schist on both sides. This is the single best example I've had and was in my collection for 20 years. From the type locality for Lawsonite.
K470 - Rose Quartz $ 450 Pitorra Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil miniature - 4 x 4 x 1.5 cm ![Rose Quartz from Pitorra Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/K470a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K470a.jpg)
![Rose Quartz from Pitorra Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/K470b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K470b.jpg)
![Rose Quartz from Pitorra Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/K470c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K470c.jpg)
Cluster of well formed Rose Quartz crystals atop a partial white Quartz crystal. Comes with an old label showing a price of $350.
K474 - Dioptase $ 550 Tantara Mine, Congo small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 2.5 cm ![Dioptase from Tantara Mine, Congo [db_pics/pics/K474a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K474a.jpg)
![Dioptase from Tantara Mine, Congo [db_pics/pics/K474c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K474c.jpg)
![Dioptase from Tantara Mine, Congo [db_pics/pics/K474d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K474d.jpg)
Cluster of large Dioptase crystals that grew atop the tips of Calcite crystals (now gone). The Dioptase crystals reach 1.8cm in size and are undamaged.
K363 - Quartz $ 150 Himalaya Mtns., India small cabinet - 9 x 7.5 x 5 cm ![Quartz from Himalaya Mtns., India [db_pics/pics/K363a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K363a.jpg)
![Quartz from Himalaya Mtns., India [db_pics/pics/K363b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K363b.jpg)
![Quartz from Himalaya Mtns., India [db_pics/pics/K363c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K363c.jpg)
Water-clear, colorless Quartz crystals from the Indian Himalayas. Slight chipping on one back termination face, otherwise perfect. Stands upright for display.
K459 - Prehnite $ 200 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.3 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K459a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K459a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K459b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K459b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K459c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K459c.jpg)
Spherical groups of translucent yellow Prehnite crystals on Graphite. Great color with large distinct crystals.
K462 - Prehnite $ 450 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3.3 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K462a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K462a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K462b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K462b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K462c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K462c.jpg)
Grouping of translucent yellow Prehnite crystals with a slight amount of attached Graphite. Great color with large distinct crystals. There is also an attached crystal of whitish Chabazite. Slight chipping is present but overall in great condition and a very good one for Merelani Prehnite.
K362 - Brucite $ 300 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan small cabinet - 5.9 x 4.9 x 2 cm ![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/K362a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K362a.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/K362b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K362b.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/K362c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K362c.jpg)
Bright lemon yellow Brucite crystals from the original finds of a couple years ago. I looked through hundreds of specimens to find the brightest, most deeply saturated yellow specimens such as this. This specimen is solid Brucite and is well crystallized on both sides. The bright yellow Brucite formed as a second generation over a thin piece of white Brucite. These new specimens from Pakistan are world's best for the species.
K447 - Prehnite $ 150 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 7 x 4 x 2.5 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K447a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K447a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K447b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K447b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K447c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K447c.jpg)
Intergrown rosettes of translucent green/yellow Prehnite crystals. Great color with large distinct crystals. Well crystallized all around and nearly a floater with just a small area contacted against Graphite. Slight chipping is present but overall in great condition and a very good one for Merelani Prehnite.
K458 - Prehnite $ 250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.8 x 2.8 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K458a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K458a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K458b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K458b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K458c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K458c.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K458d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K458d.jpg)
Rosette of translucent green/yellow Prehnite crystals with an attached partial cluster. Solid Prehnite with a flat backside due to growth against Calcite. Main crystal cluster is 4.5cm wide.
K460 - Prehnite $ 150 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 1.5 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K460a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K460a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K460b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K460b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K460c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K460c.jpg)
Clusters of translucent green/yellow Prehnite crystals. Solid Prehnite with a flat backside due to growth against Calcite. Quality, large crystals.
K449 - Prehnite $ 200 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 2 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K449a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K449a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K449b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K449b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K449c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K449c.jpg)
Clusters of translucent green/yellow Prehnite crystals. Solid Prehnite with a flat backside with a thin layer of attached Graphite. Good quality specimen with large distinct crystals.
J955 - Hutchinsonite with Orpiment $ 280 Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru cabinet - 12.5 x 10 x 7 cm ![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J955a.jpg)
![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J955b.jpg)
![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J955c.jpg)
![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J955e.jpg)
![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J955f.jpg)
Large sulfide rich matrix with botryoidal Orpiment and red crystals of Hutchinsonite. Hutchinsonite is a rare thallium sulfosalt species and these recently found red crystals are some of the best ever found. Crystals reach 6mm long and both the Orpiment and Hutchinsonite are present on two sides of this large display piece.
K158 - Brucite $ 200 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan cabinet - 13 x 8.5 x 3 cm ![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k158a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k158a.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k158b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k158b.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k158c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k158c.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k158d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k158d.jpg)
Large specimen of solid Brucite without matrix. Large radial crystal groups, larger and thicker than most. Well crystallized all around and undamaged. Medium yellow color, translucent, thick and sturdy.
K427 - Rhodolite gemstone $ 350 Tanzania thumbnail - 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm ![Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K427a.jpg)
![Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K427b.jpg)
![Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K427c.jpg)
![Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K427e.jpg)
Well saturated red Rhodolite garnet gemstone weighing 4.14 carats. I bought this from gem dealer Rick Kennedy about 20 years ago for about $250.
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