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MK637 - Hemimorphite on Rosasite $ 450 SOLD
Yanga Koubenza, M'fouati Dist., Bouenza Dept., Republic of Congo
miniature - 4.5 x 3.3 x 2.5 cm


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Hemimorphite on Rosasite from Yanga Koubenza, M'fouati Dist., Bouenza Dept., Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/mk637a.jpg] Hemimorphite on Rosasite from Yanga Koubenza, M'fouati Dist., Bouenza Dept., Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/mk637b.jpg] Hemimorphite on Rosasite from Yanga Koubenza, M'fouati Dist., Bouenza Dept., Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/mk637c.jpg]

Clusters of sky blue Hemimorphite over darker blue/green Rosasite from recent finds in the Congo. The Hemimorphite forms satiny hemispherical mounds. Most found were solid druses of Hemimorphite without Rosasite and specimens such as this with isolated clusters on the Rosasite were uncommon. Highly aesthetic miniature for the find.


MK639 - Hemimorphite on Rosasite $ 300 SOLD
Yanga Koubenza, M'fouati Dist., Bouenza Dept., Republic of Congo
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.2 cm


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Hemimorphite on Rosasite from Yanga Koubenza, M'fouati Dist., Bouenza Dept., Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/mk639a.jpg] Hemimorphite on Rosasite from Yanga Koubenza, M'fouati Dist., Bouenza Dept., Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/mk639b.jpg] Hemimorphite on Rosasite from Yanga Koubenza, M'fouati Dist., Bouenza Dept., Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/mk639c.jpg]

Clusters of sky blue Hemimorphite over darker blue/green Rosasite from recent finds in the Congo. The Hemimorphite forms satiny hemispherical mounds. Most found were solid druses of Hemimorphite without Rosasite and specimens such as this with more isolated clusters on the Rosasite were uncommon. Highly aesthetic specimen for the find.


MK640 - Azurite $ 3500 SOLD
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
cabinet - 10.5 x 7.5 x 4 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk640a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk640b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk640c.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk640.mp4]

Stunning large cluster of Azurite crystals from the Milpillas Mine. The Azurite has 'electric' blue color with crystals to 2.5cm in length. In excellent condition with minor chipping, primarily to crystals facing down on the bottom edge. Highly showy example from this prolific Azurite locality that is no longer producing.


MK642 - Tourmaline with Quartz (R) $ 2500
Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 6 x 3 x 2.2 cm


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Tourmaline with Quartz (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk642a.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk642b.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk642c.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk642d.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk642e.jpg]

Doubly-terminated Quartz crystal attached to a doubly-terminated blue/green Tourmaline crystal. This is a classic and aesthetic Brazilian Tourmaline combo. The Tourmaline is 6 x 1.1cm in size and transparent to translucent. Purple Lepidolite attached to the Quartz adds color contrast. The crystal has one repair and a slight amount of restoration along the repair. Comes with a custom Lucite base.


MK643 - Tourmaline with Quartz, Lepidolite (R) $ 1200
Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 5.5 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm


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Tourmaline with Quartz, Lepidolite (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk643a.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz, Lepidolite (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk643b.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz, Lepidolite (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk643c.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz, Lepidolite (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk643d.jpg]

Doubly-terminated Quartz crystal with an attached doubly-terminated blue/green Tourmaline crystal. This is a classic and aesthetic Brazilian Tourmaline combo. The Tourmaline is 3.4 x 0.8cm in size and transparent to translucent. Purple Lepidolite adds color contrast. The crystal has one repair and was reattached to the Quartz crystal.


MK644 - Euclase $ 5500 SOLD
La Marina Mine, Boyaca Dept., Colombia
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm


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Euclase from La Marina Mine, Boyaca Dept., Colombia [db_pics/pics/mk644a.jpg] Euclase from La Marina Mine, Boyaca Dept., Colombia [db_pics/pics/mk644b.jpg] Euclase from La Marina Mine, Boyaca Dept., Colombia [db_pics/pics/mk644c.jpg]

Glassy blue single Euclase crystal from the La Marina Mine in Columbia. Complete all around with good transparency and a high glassy luster. Undamaged and perfect all around with a very shallow contact from another crystal on the back side.


MK645 - Covellite $ 2250
Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 4.5 cm


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Covellite from Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk645a.jpg] Covellite from Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk645b.jpg] Covellite from Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk645c.jpg] Covellite from Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk645d.jpg]

Cluster of irridescent purple/blue Covellite crystals on matrix from Summitville, Colorado. Well balanced specimen loaded with great crystals.


MK646 - Tourmaline $ 950 SOLD
Mutuca Mine, Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.7 x 1.3 x 1 cm


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Tourmaline from Mutuca Mine, Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk646a.jpg] Tourmaline from Mutuca Mine, Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk646b.jpg] Tourmaline from Mutuca Mine, Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk646c.jpg]

Bi-color single Tourmaline crystal with a sharp division between an Indicolite bottom and a green top. Complete all around and undamaged with good transparency. Weighs 9.03 grams.


MK649 - Azurite $ 2000
Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco
small cabinet - 5.7 x 1.8 x 1 cm


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Azurite from Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk649a.jpg] Azurite from Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk649b.jpg] Azurite from Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk649c.jpg] Azurite from Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk649d.jpg]

Tall, elongated single Azurite crystal from the Touissit Mine in Morocco. The crystal has crisp edges and a sharp, chisel termination. Complete all around and undamaged stunning Azurite. Ex. Mari-Anne Castiaux, Valere Berlage. Comes with a custom Lucite base.


SV111 - Rhodonite $ 200 SOLD
Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 2.9 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm


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Rhodonite from Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV111a.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV111c.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV111d.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV111e.jpg]

Gem quality bright red Rhodonite crystal from recent finds in Brazil that have produced what are the world's best Rhodonite crystals. Superb color with a mixture of crystal faces and cleavage faces. Internally transparent and facet quality, like a piece of cherry-red glass!!! Weighs 21 carats.

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