Selected Specimens

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J527 - Vivianite $ 450
 Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA
cabinet - 10 x 5 x 2.5 cm


Vivianite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/J527a.jpg] Vivianite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/J527b.jpg] Vivianite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/J527c.jpg] Vivianite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/J527d.jpg]

Translucent purple Vivianite crystals to 3cm on a white Quartz matrix. These are old USA classics found in the 1960s and only turn up as old collections get dispersed. To my knowledge they are the only purple Vivianites found anywhere.

J557 - Atacamite $ 175
 Copiapo, Chile
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 1 cm


Atacamite from Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/J557a.jpg] Atacamite from Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/J557b.jpg] Atacamite from Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/J557c.jpg] Atacamite from Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/J557d.jpg]

Thin, flat matrix covered by radial sprays of lustrous green Atacamite. An excellent example for the occurrence.

J558 - Bournonite $ 175
 Baia Sprie, Romania
thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 2.8 cm


Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558a.jpg] Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558b.jpg] Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558c.jpg] Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558d.jpg] Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558e.jpg]

Barrel-shaped Bournonite crystals to 6mm scattered on various sides of a mound-shaped sulfide matrix.

J550 - Stannite $ 180
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.8 cm


Stannite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/J550a.jpg] Stannite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/J550b.jpg] Stannite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/J550c.jpg]

Lustrous metallic, bronze-colored crystals of Stannite. Yaogangxian Stannite is in my opinion the best in the world. This is a pristine cluster with mica atttached to the backside, with a point of contact at the base.

J514 - Rhodochrosite after bivalve $ 350
 Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine
miniature - 3.7 x 3.2 x 2.4 cm


Rhodochrosite after bivalve from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/J514a.jpg] Rhodochrosite after bivalve from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/J514b.jpg] Rhodochrosite after bivalve from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/J514d.jpg]

A fossil bivalve shell that has been completely replaced by pink Rhodochrosite. The shell is wonderfully preserved with both sides present and in perfect condition. One end has been cut to reveal the pink Rhodochrosite inside.The old iron mine where these were found is long closed and these are no longer being found. An undamaged, very well preserved example.

J508 - Spinel $ 180
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.5 x 1 cm


Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J508a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J508b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J508c.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J508d.jpg]

Two attached red Spinel crystals that contrast well agains the white matrix. These are transparent crystal, but with internal fracturing. Good color and luster and dispays perfectly from the front, with some contacting onthe backside.

J272 - Spessartine gemstone $ 190
 Namibia (?)
thumbnail - 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm


Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272a.jpg] Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272b.jpg] Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272c.jpg] Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272d.jpg]

6mm round Spessartine gemstone weighing 1.65 carats. The old label from 2003 calls it 'Mandarin Garnet' and shows of price of $100. Great color!

J710 - Spessartine $ 70
 Ageti, Oyo State, Nigeria
thumbnail - 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm


Spessartine from Ageti, Oyo State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J710a.jpg] Spessartine from Ageti, Oyo State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J710b.jpg] Spessartine from Ageti, Oyo State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J710c.jpg]

2 gemmy single Spessartine crystals from recents finds in Nigeria, each with an attached crystal of mica. The crystals are complete and transparent with a well saturated red/orange color.

J639 - Tsavorite with Diopside $ 250
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.3 x 0.9 cm


Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639a.jpg] Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639b.jpg] Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639c.jpg] Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639d.jpg] Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639e.jpg]

Double-terminated glassy and gemmy Diopside crystal with attached Pyrite and Tsavorite crystals. There are aslo a few Graphite crystals present, with some perfect crystals included within the Diopside.

J641 - Tsavorite with Diopside $ 160
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 1 x 0.8 cm


Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J641a.jpg] Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J641b.jpg] Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J641c.jpg]

Undamaged cluster of Diopside, Graphite, and Tsavorite crystals. The Diopside crytal is double-terminated. Floater specimen crystallized all around.

J645 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 240
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.3 x 2.1 x 1.3 cm


Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J645a.jpg] Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J645b.jpg] Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J645c.jpg] Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J645d.jpg]

Gorgeous and gemmy cluster of Tsavorite crystals atop a matrix of Graphite over Quartz. The cluster is about 1.3cm wide. There is some irregular growth on the right side caused by Graphite crystals but is not damaged.

J649 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 150
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm


Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J649a.jpg] Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J649b.jpg] Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J649c.jpg]

Gemmy Tsavorite crystals to 5mm atop a matrix of Graphite over Quartz. The crystals are bright and transparent and most are perfect with some damaged along the edge.

J650 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 250
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm


Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J650a.jpg] Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J650b.jpg] Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J650c.jpg]

Dense coverage of gemmy Tsavorite crystals atop a matrix of Graphite. Undamaged.

J651 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 250
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 1 cm


Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J651a.jpg] Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J651b.jpg] Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J651c.jpg]

Dense coverage of gemmy Tsavorite crystals, Diopside, and lsutrous metallic Pyrite crytals atop a matrix of Graphite. Undamaged.

J652 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 300
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4.3 x 3 x 1.5 cm


Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J652a.jpg] Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J652b.jpg] Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J652c.jpg]

Excellent colored gemmy Tsavorite crystals to 5mm atop a matrix of crystallized Graphite. Undamaged.


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