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R597 - Tourmaline $ 3000
 Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan
small cabinet - 7.5 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm


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Tourmaline from Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/r597a.jpg] Tourmaline from Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/r597b.jpg] Tourmaline from Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/r597c.jpg] Tourmaline from Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/r597d.jpg]

Tall, transparent pastel green Toumraline crystal cluster with a small pink zone in the bottom core. Complete all around with multiple side crystals. The termination faces have a mixture of glassy and matte luster. No damage, repairs, or restorations. Weighs 31.76 grams.

R598 - Barite, Galena on Fluorite $ 1500
 Denton Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Barite, Galena on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/r598a.jpg] Barite, Galena on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/r598b.jpg] Barite, Galena on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/r598c.jpg] Barite, Galena on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/r598d.jpg] Barite, Galena on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/r598e.jpg]

Elegant, uncommon specimen featuring a purple Fluorite cube with attached Galena and glassy white Barite crystals. The Fluorite is purple/blue and translucent.

R599 - Tourmaline $ 2500
 Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 5.5 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm


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Tourmaline from Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r599a.jpg] Tourmaline from Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r599b.jpg] Tourmaline from Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r599c.jpg] Tourmaline from Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r599d.jpg]

Classic old 'lipstick' Tourmaline crystal from the Cruzeiro Mine. Highly transparent and bright green crystal with a red tip. Perfect all around and undamaged but with a flat contact on the upper backside (see closeup photo) where it grew against an Albite crystal. Weighs 14.12 grams.

R600 - Chalcopyrite over Chalcocite $ 650 SOLD
 Daye Mine, Hubie Prov., China
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Chalcopyrite over Chalcocite from Daye Mine, Hubie Prov., China [db_pics/pics/r600a.jpg] Chalcopyrite over Chalcocite from Daye Mine, Hubie Prov., China [db_pics/pics/r600b.jpg] Chalcopyrite over Chalcocite from Daye Mine, Hubie Prov., China [db_pics/pics/r600c.jpg] Chalcopyrite over Chalcocite from Daye Mine, Hubie Prov., China [db_pics/pics/r600d.jpg]

Irridescent purple, blue, and green Chalcopyrite coating Chalcocite. Excellent color with good crytals all around. There are a few tips missing here and there but overall in great condition. A little larger than most available and much better in person. The main display side has superb, bright coloration.

R601 - Amethyst scepter $ 450
 Goboboseb Mtns., Erongo Region, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm


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Amethyst scepter from Goboboseb Mtns., Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r601a.jpg] Amethyst scepter from Goboboseb Mtns., Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r601b.jpg] Amethyst scepter from Goboboseb Mtns., Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r601c.jpg] Amethyst scepter from Goboboseb Mtns., Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r601d.jpg]

Glassy and transparent Quartz scepter from Namibia. A perfect floater that is doubly-terminated and complete all around. High glassy luster with an interesting secondary crystal facing down and attached to one side. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.

R602 - Fluorite with Quartz $ 1500
 Erongo Mtns., Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4 cm


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Fluorite with Quartz from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/r602a.jpg] Fluorite with Quartz from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/r602b.jpg] Fluorite with Quartz from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/r602c.jpg] Fluorite with Quartz from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/r602d.jpg] Fluorite with Quartz from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/r602e.jpg]

A single green Fluorite crystal of exceptional color and transparency on Feldspar and adjacent to Quartz crystals. The Fluorite is 2.5cm in maximum dimension. A beauty!

R603 - Prehnite $ 2000
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 4 x 3 cm


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Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r603a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r603b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r603c.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r603d.jpg]

Cluster of translucent blue Prehnite crystals from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. A floater, perfect all around and undamaged. Interestingly, there are clusters of the typical yellow Prehnite attached to the back. Blue Prehnite from Merelani is much less common than the yellow, and this one is exceptional. Ex. Mike Keim.

R604 - Prehnite $ 1500
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3.8 cm


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Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r604a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r604b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r604c.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r604d.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r604e.jpg]

Cluster of toothy yellow Prehnite crystals from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Excellent large, translucent to transparent crystals atop Graphite. One of the best I've ever had. If you've ever wanted one of these, this is a great one! Ex. Mike Keim.

R605 - Topaz $ 600
 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4 x 1.1 x 0.7 cm


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Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r605a.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r605b.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r605c.jpg]

Doubly-terminated gem Imperial Topaz crystal. Golden to slighly pink in color with much better than average transparency. It's a rare doubly-terminated crystal in good overall condition but with some edge chatter. Weighs 5.48 grams. You rarely see such a transparent Imperial Topaz for sale.

R607 - Gold $ 275 SOLD
 California, USA
miniature - 4.8 x 3 x 2.3 cm


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Gold from California, USA [db_pics/pics/r607a.jpg] Gold from California, USA [db_pics/pics/r607b.jpg] Gold from California, USA [db_pics/pics/r607c.jpg] Gold from California, USA [db_pics/pics/r607d.jpg]

Masses of Gold running through matrix and extending out in both sides.

R608 - Cuprian Smithsonite $ 240 SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r608a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r608b.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r608c.jpg]

Sharp single green Cuprian Smithsonite crystal on matrix. The crystal is undamaged and 1.4cm wide.

ST760 - Natrolite $ 150 SOLD
 Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania
miniature - 4.3 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm


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Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST760b.jpg] Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST760c.jpg] Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST760d.jpg]

Long translucent to transparent single Natrolite crystal. Perfectly terminated and complete and undamaged. From recent, limited production, these new Natrolites are exceptional for the species for their sharpness and transparency.

R610 - Agate snuff bottle $ 250 SOLD
 Namalulu, Tanzania
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Agate snuff bottle from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r610a.jpg] Agate snuff bottle from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r610b.jpg] Agate snuff bottle from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r610c.jpg] Agate snuff bottle from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r610d.jpg] Agate snuff bottle from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r610e.jpg]

Antique snuff bottle made from translucent gold agate. The cap is made from orange Carnelian and has an attached silver spoon. In perfect condition with a highly lustrous polish all over. One photo backlit to show the translucency of the agate.

R606 - Calcite on Calcite (?) $ 180 SOLD
 Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramures County, Romania
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Calcite on Calcite (?) from Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramures County, Romania [db_pics/pics/r606a.jpg] Calcite on Calcite (?) from Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramures County, Romania [db_pics/pics/r606b.jpg] Calcite on Calcite (?) from Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramures County, Romania [db_pics/pics/r606c.jpg] Calcite on Calcite (?) from Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramures County, Romania [db_pics/pics/r606d.jpg]

This is an unknown I picked up in a collection, but appears to be a rosette of bladed white Calcite with attached small spherical groups of Boulangerite included Calcites.  Whatever it is, it's beautiful!

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