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R363 - Amethyst $ 125
 Bochovice, Vysocina Region, Moravia, Czech Republic
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3.0 cm


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Amethyst from Bochovice, Vysocina Region, Moravia, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/r363a.jpg] Amethyst from Bochovice, Vysocina Region, Moravia, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/r363b.jpg]

Stout, glassy, deep purple Amethyst crystals from the Czech Republic. Good crystals from an uncommon locality.

R365 - Epidote $ 150
 Naugas, Rehoboth, Namibia
thumbnail - 3 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm


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Epidote from Naugas, Rehoboth, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r365a.jpg] Epidote from Naugas, Rehoboth, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r365b.jpg] Epidote from Naugas, Rehoboth, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r365c.jpg] Epidote from Naugas, Rehoboth, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r365d.jpg]

Complete single deep forest green crystal of Epidote from Namibia. Crystallized all around with smooth, flat termination faces. Note that all the small indents along the edges of the termination faces are natural crystal growth and not damage.

R366 - Epidote $ 125
 Naugas, Rehoboth, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.8 x 1.2 cm


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Epidote from Naugas, Rehoboth, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r366a.jpg] Epidote from Naugas, Rehoboth, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r366b.jpg] Epidote from Naugas, Rehoboth, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r366c.jpg] Epidote from Naugas, Rehoboth, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r366d.jpg]

Complete single deep forest green crystal of Epidote from Namibia. Crystallized all around with smooth, flat termination faces. This is an undamaged crystal (note that changes in surface luster on the termination face shown in the second photo make it appear like there may be damage, but it is not).

R367 - Feldspar $ 75 SOLD
 Vakinankarata Region, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 3 cm


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Feldspar from Vakinankarata Region, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/r367a.jpg] Feldspar from Vakinankarata Region, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/r367b.jpg] Feldspar from Vakinankarata Region, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/r367c.jpg] Feldspar from Vakinankarata Region, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/r367d.jpg]

Pearly-white crystals of Feldspar on matrix. The main crystal is 3cm long and well terminated. Crystals are undamaged.

R368 - Turquoise $ 200
 Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 0.6 cm


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Turquoise from Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/r368a.jpg] Turquoise from Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/r368b.jpg]

Cut and polished slab of rich blue Turquoise from Arizona. Polished on both sides.

R369 - Algodonite $ 160 SOLD
 Ahmeek Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm


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Algodonite from Ahmeek Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/r369a.jpg] Algodonite from Ahmeek Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/r369b.jpg] Algodonite from Ahmeek Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/r369c.jpg] Algodonite from Ahmeek Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/r369d.jpg]

Cut and polished nodule of white Calcite and the Copper arsenide mineral Algodonite. Heavy specimen filled with lots of Algodonite. Natural on the backside with the bright brassy metallic Algodinite showing all across the polished display face.

R370 - Smithsonite $ 200
 Skorpion Mine, Rosh Pinah, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Smithsonite from Skorpion Mine, Rosh Pinah, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r370a.jpg] Smithsonite from Skorpion Mine, Rosh Pinah, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r370b.jpg] Smithsonite from Skorpion Mine, Rosh Pinah, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r370c.jpg]

Satiny, sky-blue botryoidal Smithsonite on matrix. The Skorpion Mine is a recently opened zinc mine (2000) located near the Namibia's border with South Africa.

R371 - Sulfur $ 200
 Maybee, Monroe Co., Michigan, USA
miniature - 4.2 x 3 x 3 cm


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Sulfur from Maybee, Monroe Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/r371a.jpg] Sulfur from Maybee, Monroe Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/r371b.jpg] Sulfur from Maybee, Monroe Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/r371c.jpg]

Large, complete single Sulfur crystal with a couple attached smaller crystals. This is a floater or near floater with crystal faces on all sides and in excellent condition.

R372 - Amethyst $ 160
 Creede, Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 2.0 cm


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Amethyst from Creede, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/r372a.jpg] Amethyst from Creede, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/r372b.jpg]

Dark purple Amethyst crystals on matrix from Creede. The crystals are translucent with tapering terminations. This is an old specimen purchased decades ago by the previous owner at a jewelry shop in Silverton, Colorado.

R374 - Triplite $ 150 SOLD
 Braldu Valley, Skardu, Pakistan
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.6 cm


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Triplite from Braldu Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/r374a.jpg] Triplite from Braldu Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/r374b.jpg] Triplite from Braldu Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/r374c.jpg]

Specimen of the rare mineral Triplite from Pakistan. Though not a good crystal, it's translucent and has excellent color and won't cost you four figures (good crystals cost well into the thousands of dollars even at this size).

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