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D179 - Rhodochrosite $ 6000 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruma, South Africa miniature - 3.2 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm ![Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruma, South Africa [db_pics/pics/d179a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d179a.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruma, South Africa [db_pics/pics/d179b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d179b.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruma, South Africa [db_pics/pics/d179c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d179c.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruma, South Africa [db_pics/pics/d179e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d179e.jpg)
Cluster of large scalenohedral Rhodochrosite from the famous old finds at the N'Chwanning Mine. The crystals are transparent to translucent with a deep cherry red coloration. The crystal are perfect and stand upright, with only 1 smaller crystal showing a cleave at the tip. Rare and hard to find specimen just released from a collection.
K155 - Adamite $ 60 Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm ![Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/k155a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k155a.jpg)
![Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/k155b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k155b.jpg)
![Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/k155c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k155c.jpg)
Stout, individual crystals of Adamite in a Limonite vug. Largest crystal is 1 x 1 cm. Ex. Allen Winans collection.
J932 - Spinel $ 150 Ruaha, near Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm ![Spinel from Ruaha, near Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J932a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J932a.jpg)
![Spinel from Ruaha, near Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J932b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J932b.jpg)
![Spinel from Ruaha, near Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J932c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J932c.jpg)
Octahedral purple Spinel crystal from a new find at Ruaha. Complete all around and undamaged except for a contact/damage at one tip. Good luster and translucency.
K122 - Copper Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA small cabinet - 6.7 x 5.5 x 3 cm ![Copper from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/k122a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k122a.jpg)
![Copper from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/k122b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k122b.jpg)
![Copper from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/k122c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k122c.jpg)
Solid, heavy mass of crystalline Copper from the historic Bisbee mining district.
K141 - Amethyst scepter $ 140 Crystal Park, Beaverhead Co. Montana, USA miniature - 3.2 x 1.8 x 1.3 cm ![Amethyst scepter from Crystal Park, Beaverhead Co. Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/k141a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k141a.jpg)
![Amethyst scepter from Crystal Park, Beaverhead Co. Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/k141b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k141b.jpg)
![Amethyst scepter from Crystal Park, Beaverhead Co. Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/k141c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k141c.jpg)
Transparent Quartz scepter with Amethyst and smokey coloration. Complete all around and undamaged.
K142 - Amethyst scepter $ 140 Crystal Park, Beaverhead Co. Montana, USA miniature - 3.8 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm ![Amethyst scepter from Crystal Park, Beaverhead Co. Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/k142a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k142a.jpg)
![Amethyst scepter from Crystal Park, Beaverhead Co. Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/k142b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k142b.jpg)
![Amethyst scepter from Crystal Park, Beaverhead Co. Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/k142c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k142c.jpg)
Transparent Quartz scepter with Amethyst and smokey coloration. Complete all around and undamaged.
K125 - Franckeite (Var: Potosíite) with Franckeite $ 180 San Jose Mine, Cercado Province, Oruro City, Oruro Dept., Bolivia miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.5 cm ![Franckeite (Var: Potosíite) with Franckeite from San Jose Mine, Cercado Province, Oruro City, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/k125a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k125a.jpg)
![Franckeite (Var: Potosíite) with Franckeite from San Jose Mine, Cercado Province, Oruro City, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/k125b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k125b.jpg)
![Franckeite (Var: Potosíite) with Franckeite from San Jose Mine, Cercado Province, Oruro City, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/k125c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k125c.jpg)
![Franckeite (Var: Potosíite) with Franckeite from San Jose Mine, Cercado Province, Oruro City, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/k125d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k125d.jpg)
A fine example of the rare sulfosalt species, Franckeite, covered with crystals of what was formerly known as Potosiite (now discredited). Potosiite is the variety of Franckeite that is tin-poor in its chemistry with crystals more tabular in shape. There are large, flat individual crystals on this specimen to 6 x 6mm. A rare specimen.
K169 - Brucite $ 400 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan cabinet - 12 x 10 x 3 cm ![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k169a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k169a.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k169b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k169b.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k169c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k169c.jpg)
Large specimen of solid Brucite without matrix. Large radial crystal groups to 4.5cm wide, well crystallized all around and undamaged. Medium yellow color, translucent, thick and sturdy.
J987 - Axinite $ 150 New Melones Reservoir, Calaveras Co., California, USA small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 3.5 cm ![Axinite from New Melones Reservoir, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/J987a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J987a.jpg)
![Axinite from New Melones Reservoir, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/J987b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J987b.jpg)
![Axinite from New Melones Reservoir, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/J987c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J987c.jpg)
Bladed purple Axinite crystals on matrix from one of the world's best localities for the species. A little green Epidote adds color contrast. Largest crystal is 2.2cm.
J999 - Celestite on Sulfur $ 80 Floristella Mine, Enna Province, Sicily, Italy thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm ![Celestite on Sulfur from Floristella Mine, Enna Province, Sicily, Italy [db_pics/pics/J999a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J999a.jpg)
![Celestite on Sulfur from Floristella Mine, Enna Province, Sicily, Italy [db_pics/pics/J999b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J999b.jpg)
![Celestite on Sulfur from Floristella Mine, Enna Province, Sicily, Italy [db_pics/pics/J999c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J999c.jpg)
White Clestite crystals on Sulfur. Main crystal is 2cm and double-terminated. Undamaged specimen.
K223 - Sand Calcite $ 80 Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA small cabinet - 7.3 x 6 x 3 cm ![Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/K223a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K223a.jpg)
![Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/K223b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K223b.jpg)
![Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/K223c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K223c.jpg)
![Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/K223d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K223d.jpg)
Double-terminated Calcite crystals heavily included by sand. A very clean example from this famous loacality. This is a specimen I've owned since I was about 10 years old.
K240 - Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite $ 280 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm ![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K240a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K240a.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K240b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K240b.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K240c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K240c.jpg)
Transparent Tsavorite crystals with Diopside on a matrix of solid Graphite. The Tsavorites are gemmy with great color, largest crystal is 5mm.
K241 - Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite $ 250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 9 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm ![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K241a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K241a.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K241b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K241b.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K241c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K241c.jpg)
Druse of transparent Tsavorite crystals over much of a matrix of solid Graphite. Isolated crystals of Diopside in association.
K242 - Tsavorite, Pyrite, Quartz, Diopside on Graphite $ 350 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm ![Tsavorite, Pyrite, Quartz, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K242a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K242a.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Pyrite, Quartz, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K242b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K242b.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Pyrite, Quartz, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K242c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K242c.jpg)
Wonderful and uncommon Merelani combo specimen with a 1.1cm double-terminated Quartz crystal, a 1cm Pyrite crystal, and small Tsavorite and Diopside crystals on a matrix of solid Graphite. Quartz crystals on Graphite are uncommon.
K243 - Tsavorite, Pyrite on Graphite $ 350 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 9 x 5 x 2.5 cm ![Tsavorite, Pyrite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K243a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K243a.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Pyrite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K243b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K243b.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Pyrite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K243c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K243c.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Pyrite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K243d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K243d.jpg)
Bright, complex Pyrite crystals to 2cm with Tsavorite and Diopside crystals on a matrix of solid Graphite. Highly aesthetic, undamaged specimen.
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