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LV372 - Wurtzite $ 200 (=~ CAN$ 274) SOLD
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.3 x 3.3 x 1 cm


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Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV372a.jpg] Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV372b.jpg] Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV372d.jpg]

Bright orange single Wurtzite crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. The crystal has smooth faces along the edges and irregular stepped faces on the front. Glows translucent orange when backlit.

LV367 - Orthoclase $ 95 (=~ CAN$ 130)
 Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar
thumbnail - 1.2 x 1 x 1 cm


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Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV367a.jpg] Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV367b.jpg] Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV367d.jpg]

Gem quality Orthoclase (Feldspar), a rarity for the species. Colorless and totally transparent with good crystal faces.

LV368 - Orthoclase $ 95 (=~ CAN$ 130)
 Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar
thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm


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Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV368a.jpg] Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV368b.jpg] Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV368c.jpg]

Gem quality Orthoclase (Feldspar), a rarity for the species. Colorless and totally transparent with good crystal faces.

MK500 - Amblygonite $ 280 (=~ CAN$ 384) SOLD
 Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk500a.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk500b.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk500c.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk500d.jpg]

Single large crystal of translucent to transparent yellow Amblygonite intergrown with white Albite. Amblygonite is a rare lithium-aluminum phosphate species that is not commonly seen in fine display quality crystals. This crystal is well crystallized on the front and sides and contacted on the backside. Translucent with transparent gem areas. The front face shows light striations and the sides are smooth with high glassy luster. Good yellow color on this one.

MK504 - Calcite with Apophyllite $ 300 (=~ CAN$ 412)
 Pashan Hills, Pune District, Maharashtra, India
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4.5 cm


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Calcite with Apophyllite from Pashan Hills, Pune District, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk504a.jpg] Calcite with Apophyllite from Pashan Hills, Pune District, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk504b.jpg] Calcite with Apophyllite from Pashan Hills, Pune District, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk504c.jpg] Calcite with Apophyllite from Pashan Hills, Pune District, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk504d.jpg]

A GEM yellow Calcite crystal dramtically perched atop a central mound of Apophyllite crystals. There are Apophyllite crystals on the Calcite too, along with a second smaller Calcite. Showy, undamaged specimen and much better than photos which don't capture the dazzling transparency and brightness. Ex. Bert Ottens, Terry Huizing collections with each of their collection labels.

MK505 - Microlite $ 150 (=~ CAN$ 206) SOLD
 Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm


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Microlite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk505a.jpg] Microlite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk505b.jpg] Microlite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk505c.jpg]

Gemmy orange/red Microlite crystals from the Alto Ligonha pegmatites. Individual crystals reach 1cm in size.

MK506 - Microlite $ 200 (=~ CAN$ 274) SOLD
 Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique
thumbnail - 2 x 1.7 x 1 cm


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Microlite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk506a.jpg] Microlite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk506b.jpg] Microlite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk506c.jpg] Microlite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk506d.jpg]

Large single translucent yellow Microlite crystal from the Alto Ligonha pegmatites. Complete all around with some intergrown mica crystals.

MK507 - Monazite $ 75 (=~ CAN$ 103) SOLD
 Steli Quarry, Iveland, Norway
small cabinet - 6 x 3.7 x 2.3 cm


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Monazite from Steli Quarry, Iveland, Norway [db_pics/pics/mk507a.jpg] Monazite from Steli Quarry, Iveland, Norway [db_pics/pics/mk507b.jpg]

An 8mm Monazite-Ce crystal on mica (Muscovite or Biotite) and Feldsapr from the Steli Quarry in Norway.

MK509 - Benitoite, Joaquinite $ 240 (=~ CAN$ 329) SOLD
 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 5 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm


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Benitoite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk509a.jpg] Benitoite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk509b.jpg] Benitoite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk509c.jpg]

Benitoite crystals to 1.1 cm on matrix. The Benitoite (6 total) are the glassy tabular style of crystals.

MK510 - Benitoite, Joaquinite $ 450 (=~ CAN$ 618) SOLD
 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Benitoite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk510a.jpg] Benitoite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk510b.jpg] Benitoite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk510c.jpg] Benitoite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk510d.jpg]

Benitoite crystals to 9mm on matrix. The Benitoite (7 total) are the glassy tabular style of crystals.

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