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ST118 - Tourmaline $ 60 St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe miniature - 3.5 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm ![Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST118a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST118a.jpg)
![Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST118b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST118b.jpg)
![Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST118c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST118c.jpg)
Gem Tourmaline crystal recently mined from the famous St. Anne's Mine in the Karoi district of Zimbabwe. Fully terminated, complete, and undamaged. It's transparent top to bottom with a good medium green color over most of the crystal with a darker green (though still transparent) termination. The termination is multi-faceted and complex. Excellent quality Tourmaline.
ST359 - Zircon $ 900 Rweko, Nkasi District, Rukwa Region, Tanzania miniature - 4.5 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm ![Zircon from Rweko, Nkasi District, Rukwa Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST359a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST359a.jpg)
![Zircon from Rweko, Nkasi District, Rukwa Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST359b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST359b.jpg)
![Zircon from Rweko, Nkasi District, Rukwa Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST359c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST359c.jpg)
![Zircon from Rweko, Nkasi District, Rukwa Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST359d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST359d.jpg)
![Zircon from Rweko, Nkasi District, Rukwa Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST359.mp4]](db_pics/pics/m/ST359.jpg)
Large, deep red complete Zircon crystal from Tanzania, much larger than typical for this locality. It has a steep pyramidal termination and is nicely transparent when backlit.
ST381 - Azurite $ 600 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico miniature - 3.2 x 3 x 2.5 cm ![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST381a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST381a.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST381b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST381b.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST381c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST381c.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST381d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST381d.jpg)
A 2.8cm double-terminated Azurite crystal sits perfectly for display atop a small amount of matrix. Complete and undamaged with glassy faces all around and a few smaller crystal scattered around the base. Excellent miniature.
M887 - Ilvaite $ 200 Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm ![Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M887a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M887a.jpg)
![Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M887b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M887b.jpg)
![Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M887c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M887c.jpg)
![Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M887d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M887d.jpg)
![Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M887e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M887e.jpg)
Large, thick glossy black Ilvaite crystal, complete all around and undamaged. These new Huanggang Ilvaites are superb and easily some of the world's best for species.
LL660 - Clinoclase on Cornubite $ 180 Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm ![Clinoclase on Cornubite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL660a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL660a.jpg)
![Clinoclase on Cornubite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL660b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL660b.jpg)
![Clinoclase on Cornubite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL660c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL660c.jpg)
Deep blue crystals of Clinoclase over green Cornubite from the now defunct Majuba Hill Mine. Both the front and back and 1 side have great crystals.
LL684 - Chalcophyllite $ 120 Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm ![Chalcophyllite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL684a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL684a.jpg)
![Chalcophyllite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL684b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL684b.jpg)
![Chalcophyllite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL684c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL684c.jpg)
Rich coverage of platy blue/green crystals of Chalcophyllite on matrix. Specimens of Chalcophyllite are some of the most sought after from this mine.
ST203 - Kolwezite Pseudomorphs $ 450 Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo cabinet - 11 x 8.5 x 3.5 cm ![Kolwezite Pseudomorphs from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST203a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST203a.jpg)
![Kolwezite Pseudomorphs from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST203b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST203b.jpg)
![Kolwezite Pseudomorphs from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST203c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST203c.jpg)
![Kolwezite Pseudomorphs from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST203e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST203e.jpg)
Dense coverage of dark green Kolwezite pseudomorphs over a layer of botryoidal pink Cobaltian Calcite. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species.
ST372 - Kolwezite/Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite $ 250 Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo cabinet - 11 x 6 x 2 cm ![Kolwezite/Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST372a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST372a.jpg)
![Kolwezite/Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST372b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST372b.jpg)
![Kolwezite/Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST372c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST372c.jpg)
![Kolwezite/Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST372d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST372d.jpg)
Dark green crystal groups of Malachite or Kolwezite atop deep red Cobaltoan Calcite (or possibly Cobaltoan Dolomite) creating a stunning mixture of colors and forms. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful, colorful display piece. Sawcut on back.
ST186 - Kolwezite Pseudomorphs on Cobaltian Calcite $ 280 Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo small cabinet - 8.5 x 7 x 5 cm ![Kolwezite Pseudomorphs on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST186a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST186a.jpg)
![Kolwezite Pseudomorphs on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST186c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST186c.jpg)
Angular yellowish green crystals of Kolwezite pseudomorphs (possibly after Cuprite) on velvety, botryoidal pink Cobaltoan Calcite. A beautiful and colorful combination specimen.
ST370 - Kolwezite Pseudomorphs on Cobaltian Calcite $ 250 Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 2 cm ![Kolwezite Pseudomorphs on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST370a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST370a.jpg)
![Kolwezite Pseudomorphs on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST370b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST370b.jpg)
![Kolwezite Pseudomorphs on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST370c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST370c.jpg)
Angular deep green crystals of Kolwezite pseudomorphs (possibly after Cuprite) on crystals of reddish pink Cobaltoan Calcite. A beautiful and colorful combination specimen. Sawcut on back.
ST371 - Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite $ 250 Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo small cabinet - 9 x 6.5 x 6 cm ![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST371a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST371a.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST371b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST371b.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST371c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST371c.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST371d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST371d.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST371e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST371e.jpg)
Dark olive green Kolwezite atop rhombs of pink Cobaltoan Calcite (or possibly Cobaltoan Dolomite) creating a stunning mixture of colors and forms. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful large display piece and combination specimen of two desireable species together. Sawcut on back.
ST199 - Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite $ 300 Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo cabinet - 10 x 10 x 3 cm ![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST199a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST199a.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST199b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST199b.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST199c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST199c.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST199d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST199d.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST199e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST199e.jpg)
Dark olive green botryoidal Kolwezite atop rhombs of pink Cobaltoan Calcite (or possibly Cobaltoan Dolomite) creating a stunning mixture of colors and forms. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful large display piece and combination specimen of two desireable species together. Sawcut on back.
ST187 - Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite $ 300 Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4 cm ![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST187a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST187a.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST187b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST187b.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST187c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST187c.jpg)
Dark olive green botryoidal Kolwezite atop rhombs of pink Cobaltoan Calcite (or possibly Cobaltoan Dolomite) creating a stunning mixture of colors and forms. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful display piece and combination specimen of two desireable species together. Sawcut on back.
ST374 - Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite $ 200 Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo small cabinet - 8.7 x 3.7 x 2 cm ![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST374a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST374a.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST374b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST374b.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST374c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST374c.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST374d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST374d.jpg)
Dark olive green to yellowish green Kolwezite atop vivid pink Cobaltoan Calcite. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful large display piece and combination specimen of two desireable species together. Sawcut on back.
ST375 - Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite $ 200 Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo small cabinet - 9 x 4 x 1.5 cm ![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST375a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST375a.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST375b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST375b.jpg)
![Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST375c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST375c.jpg)
Dark olive green spherical cluster of Kolwezite atop bright pink Cobaltoan Calcite. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful display piece and combination specimen of two desireable species together. Sawcut on back.
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