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MK568 - Azurite $ 180
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 5 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk568a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk568b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk568c.jpg]

Cluster of large, blocky Azurite crystals from the now closed Milpillas Mine in Mexico. Big, thick crystals on just a bit of matrix. There is some chipping, but it's big and impressive, a value for the price.


MK569 - Azurite with Malachite $ 500
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 6.5 x 6 x 4 cm


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Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk569a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk569b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk569c.jpg]

Crystals of Azurite partially pseudomorphed to Malachite from the now closed Milpillas Mine in Mexico. The Azurite has high luster and great 'electric blue' color with areas of velvety green Malachite.


MK570 - Azurite with Malachite $ 400
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 6.5 x 6 x 4 cm


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Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk570a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk570b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk570c.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk570d.jpg]

Crystals of Azurite partially pseudomorphed to Malachite from the now closed Milpillas Mine in Mexico. The Azurite has high luster and great 'electric blue' color with areas of velvety green Malachite. Despite the matrix contacting on some of the crystals, the incredible blue color and large, sharp crystals make this a stunning piece.


MK571 - Azurite $ 300
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk571a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk571b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk571c.jpg]

Cluster of Azurite crystals from the now closed Milpillas Mine in Mexico. The Azurite has great 'electric blue' color.


MK583 - Grossular $ 750
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
miniature - 4.2 x 3.5 x 0.9 cm


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Grossular from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/mk583a.jpg] Grossular from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/mk583b.jpg] Grossular from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/mk583c.jpg] Grossular from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/mk583d.jpg]

Glassy and gemmy crystals of cinnamon colored Grossular from the Jeffrey Mine. The crystals are fully transparent and reach 1.3cm in size. Pristine.


MK586 - Epistilbite $ 350
Khumbhari Village, Nasik, Maharashtra State, India
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 5 cm


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Epistilbite from Khumbhari Village, Nasik, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/mk586a.jpg] Epistilbite from Khumbhari Village, Nasik, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/mk586b.jpg] Epistilbite from Khumbhari Village, Nasik, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/mk586c.jpg]

Translucent, globular masses of Epistilbite lining an open vug in basalt. The specimen was carved out of solid basalt leaving the vug intact. Epistilbite is one of the more rare zeolites from India and not often seen for sale. The base is carved flat for perfect display.


K978 - Spessartine $ 400
Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.4 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm


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Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K978a.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K978b.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K978c.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K978d.jpg]

Complete 'citrus' orange Spessartine crystal from old finds in Tanzania. These were mostly found as partial or damaged crystals with complete crystals such as this much less common. Excellent form with a few small surface pits but no damage. Translucent with great color, there are some darker black included areas but also areas of superb gem transparenct. Weighs 13.47 grams.


K896 - Spessartine $ 500 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 250
Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.4 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm


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Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K896a.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K896b.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K896c.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K896d.jpg]

Complete 'citrus' orange Spessartine crystal from old finds in Tanzania. These were mostly found as partial or damaged crystals with complete crystals such as this much less common. Excellent form with a few small edge chips and surface pits but no significant damage. Translucent with great color, there are some darker black included areas but also areas of superb gem transparenct. Weighs 37.30 grams.


MK590 - Childrenite $ 475
Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.5 x 2.5 x 0.5 cm


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Childrenite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk590a.jpg] Childrenite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk590b.jpg] Childrenite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk590c.jpg]

A large, gemmy, doubly-terminated Childrenite crystal from Linopolis, Brazil. This is a large crystal for the species and in excellent condition. Translucent with gem zones and nice smooth termination faces on each end, good on both sides.


MK591 - Almandine $ 75
Garnet Ledge, Wrangell Island, Alaska, USA
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Almandine from Garnet Ledge, Wrangell Island, Alaska, USA [db_pics/pics/mk591a.jpg] Almandine from Garnet Ledge, Wrangell Island, Alaska, USA [db_pics/pics/mk591b.jpg]

Purple/red Almandine garnet crystal exposed in a schist matrix from the well known Wrangell Island locality. The crystal is 1.5cm wide with red flashes. Saw cut on base.


MK592 - Almandine $ 150
Garnet Ledge, Wrangell Island, Alaska, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 6.5 x 3 cm


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Almandine from Garnet Ledge, Wrangell Island, Alaska, USA [db_pics/pics/mk592a.jpg] Almandine from Garnet Ledge, Wrangell Island, Alaska, USA [db_pics/pics/mk592b.jpg] Almandine from Garnet Ledge, Wrangell Island, Alaska, USA [db_pics/pics/mk592c.jpg]

Purple/red Almandine garnet crystal exposed in a schist matrix from the well known Wrangell Island locality. The crystal is 2.1cm wide with red flashes. Saw cut on base.


MK593 - Alkali Beryl with Tourmaline $ 850 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 425
Deo Darrah, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.3 cm


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Alkali Beryl with Tourmaline from Deo Darrah, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk593a.jpg] Alkali Beryl with Tourmaline from Deo Darrah, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk593b.jpg] Alkali Beryl with Tourmaline from Deo Darrah, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk593c.jpg] Alkali Beryl with Tourmaline from Deo Darrah, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk593d.jpg]

Intergrown cluster of tabular blue Alkali Beryl crystals, Tourmaline, and Mica. The Beryl crystals reach 1.3cm in size with glassy luster on the thin edges. The colorful Tourmaline crystals show light etching. Well crystallized all around. Note that these were once thought to be the Cesium rich species Vorobyevite but analyses did not show Cesium and this name has since been discredited.


MK594 - Apatite $ 450 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 225
Dara-e-Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Apatite from Dara-e-Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk594a.jpg] Apatite from Dara-e-Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk594b.jpg] Apatite from Dara-e-Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk594c.jpg]

Three crystals of translucent to transparent Apatite crystals in a vug with Quartz crystals. The crystals have good purple color with the main Apatite crystal 1cm in size. Sawcut on base and one side. 


MK610 - Cuprian Smithsonite $ 1600
Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk610a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk610b.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk610c.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk610d.jpg]

Vivid lime green Smithsonite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb. The crystals are translucent to transparent and sit on a matrix of cream colored Dolomite. The main crystal group is 9mm wide and sits up off the matrix, well exposed all around. Pristine. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


MK619 - Alabandite $ 350
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 3 x 2.8 x 2.6 cm


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Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk619a.jpg] Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk619b.jpg] Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk619c.jpg] Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk619d.jpg] Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk619e.jpg]

Complete single Alabandite crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines in Tanzania. This is a high quality, complete crystal with smooth faces and all 6 tips present. There is a natural pit on one side where the crystal formed around a knob of Graphite and there is some Graphite remaining, along with small Diopside crystals. Merelani Alabandite are considered the world's best and largest examples of the species. A very nice example from the Tim Sherburn collection.
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37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144
145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156
157 158 159 160

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