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D599 - Rhodonite $ 250 SOLD
 Franklin Mine, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
thumbnail - 2.6 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm


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Rhodonite from Franklin Mine, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/D599a.jpg] Rhodonite from Franklin Mine, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/D599b.jpg] Rhodonite from Franklin Mine, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/D599c.jpg] Rhodonite from Franklin Mine, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/D599d.jpg]

Double-terminated single Rhodonite crystal from Franklin. Clean with good uniform pink color. Undamaged.

D598 - Willemite $ 1200 SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D598a.jpg] Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D598b.jpg] Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D598c.jpg] Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D598d.jpg]

Highly translucent and lustrous Willemite crystals on Calcite from Tsumeb. Individual crystals are about 5mm in size and have an intereting coloration of blue/green on the ends with a yellow zone in the center.

D570 - Tourmaline var. Indicolite $ 1800 SOLD
 Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 6.4 x 5.3 x 2.2 cm


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Tourmaline var. Indicolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/D570a.jpg] Tourmaline var. Indicolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/D570b.jpg] Tourmaline var. Indicolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/D570c.jpg] Tourmaline var. Indicolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/D570d.jpg] Tourmaline var. Indicolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/D570e.jpg]

A larger 6.4 x 2.2 cm blue Tourmaline crystal with a smaller crystal stuck out of the side. Both crystals are well terminated. A little different than your typical single crystals.

D597 - Cerussite, Rosasite on Copper $ 950
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm


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Cerussite, Rosasite on Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D597a.jpg] Cerussite, Rosasite on Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D597b.jpg] Cerussite, Rosasite on Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D597c.jpg] Cerussite, Rosasite on Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D597d.jpg] Cerussite, Rosasite on Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D597e.jpg]

This is one of the special Tsumeb specimens that amaze. Cerussite and Rosasite over a mass of Copper. A floater with good crystals on all sides. Ex. Jim Parrish and Norm Dawson collections with labels.

D603 - Azurite $ 280 SOLD
 Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 4.7 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/D603a.jpg] Azurite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/D603b.jpg] Azurite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/D603c.jpg] Azurite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/D603d.jpg]

Highly lustrous Azurite crystals to 1.2cm on matrix. EXCELLENT blue color with undamaged crystals. A USA classic.

D574 - Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite $ 475
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D574a.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D574b.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D574c.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D574d.jpg]

Crystals of Tsavorite and Diopside on Graphite. The crystals formed in a vug on massive Graphite with crystals of Graphite present lining the vug. The main Tsavorite is about 7mm and highly gemmy. Tsavorite is a chrome and vanadium rich variety of Grossular from East Africa and is one of the most valuable types of garnet found anywhere. This specimen was found at the Merelani Tanzanite mines and a fine example of some of minerals found at this locality.

D596 - Stolzite $ 350 SOLD
 Kara Mines, Hampshire District, Tasmania, Australia
miniature - 4.8 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Stolzite from Kara Mines, Hampshire District, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/D596a.jpg] Stolzite from Kara Mines, Hampshire District, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/D596b.jpg] Stolzite from Kara Mines, Hampshire District, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/D596c.jpg] Stolzite from Kara Mines, Hampshire District, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/D596d.jpg]

Rich coverage of orange Stolzite crystals covering the front display face of specimen.

D594 - Pyrite on Ferberite $ 650 SOLD
 San Cristobal Mine, Yauli Prov., Junin Dept., Peru
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.1 x 2 cm


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Pyrite on Ferberite from San Cristobal Mine, Yauli Prov., Junin Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/D594a.jpg] Pyrite on Ferberite from San Cristobal Mine, Yauli Prov., Junin Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/D594b.jpg] Pyrite on Ferberite from San Cristobal Mine, Yauli Prov., Junin Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/D594c.jpg] Pyrite on Ferberite from San Cristobal Mine, Yauli Prov., Junin Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/D594d.jpg] Pyrite on Ferberite from San Cristobal Mine, Yauli Prov., Junin Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/D594e.jpg]

Thick, well terminated single Ferberite crystal with Pyrite crystals attached the sides and back. An unusual and outstanding thumbnail.

D592 - Andradite var. Topazolite $ 275 SOLD
 Yellow Cat Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm


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Andradite var. Topazolite from Yellow Cat Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D592a.jpg] Andradite var. Topazolite from Yellow Cat Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D592b.jpg] Andradite var. Topazolite from Yellow Cat Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D592c.jpg]

Lustrous golden colored Topazolite crystals and dark green Clinochlore on matrix. The Topazolite crystals reach 4mm and are bright and lustrous. Found near the Benitoite Gem Mine.

D576 - Tsavorite, Pyrite on Graphite $ 275 SOLD
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Tsavorite, Pyrite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D576a.jpg] Tsavorite, Pyrite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D576b.jpg] Tsavorite, Pyrite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D576c.jpg] Tsavorite, Pyrite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D576d.jpg] Tsavorite, Pyrite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D576e.jpg]

Crystals of Tsavorite and Pyrite on Graphite. The pyrite crystals are very interesting, typical form for Merelani but with cubic growths growing out from the sides. One side has Pyrite and Tsavorite crystals, the other side is covered by Tsavorite. Tsavorite is a chrome and vanadium rich variety of Grossular from East Africa and is one of the most valuable types of garnet found anywhere. This specimen was found at the Merelani Tanzanite mines and a fine example of some of minerals found at this locality.

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