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MK297 - Prehnite on Tanzanite $ 4750 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4.5 x 2.8 x 2 cm ![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk297a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk297a.jpg)
![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk297b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk297b.jpg)
![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk297c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk297c.jpg)
![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk297d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk297d.jpg)
![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk297e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk297e.jpg)
Gemmy purple/blue Tanzanite crystal with attached Prehnite from the Merelani Hills in Tanzania. The Tanzanite has classic form and is complete all around. It's a natural, unheated crystal with and orange/red coloration when viewed up the C-axis (last photo shows this color, shot with my hand wrapped around the crystal and a light shining up from the bottom). The Prehnite is translucent lemon yellow and forms hemispherical clusters that total 2cm wide. It's rare to find such clean looking Prehnite on Tanzanite specimen. Weighs 28.75 grams.
MK300 - Kunzite $ 980 Nuristan, Afghanistan small cabinet - 8.5 x 6 x 1.5 cm ![Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk300a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk300a.jpg)
![Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk300b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk300b.jpg)
![Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk300c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk300c.jpg)
![Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk300d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk300d.jpg)
Gem quality pink Kunzite crystal on matrix. Great ridged termination and highly transparent. Complete all around and undamaged.
LV369 - Smithsonite $ 400 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 9.3 x 6 x 3.5 cm ![Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LV369a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV369a.jpg)
![Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LV369b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV369b.jpg)
![Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LV369c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV369c.jpg)
Light yellowish white Smithsonite crystals on a sulfide matrix from Tsumeb. The crystals have excellent form and reach 1.6cm in size. The crystals are translucent with areas of transparency.
LV354 - Linarite pseudo. Galena $ 200 Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 5 cm ![Linarite pseudo. Galena from Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/LV354a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV354a.jpg)
![Linarite pseudo. Galena from Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/LV354b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV354b.jpg)
![Linarite pseudo. Galena from Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/LV354c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV354c.jpg)
![Linarite pseudo. Galena from Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/LV354d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV354d.jpg)
A 3cm wide crystal of Linarite after Galena on matrix. The Linarite has bright 'electic' blue color and is associated with green Brochantite, Anglesite, and Quartz crystals.
LV357 - Smithsonite psuedo. Dolomite $ 250 Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA miniature - 4 x 2.1 x 1.7 cm ![Smithsonite psuedo. Dolomite from Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/LV357a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV357a.jpg)
![Smithsonite psuedo. Dolomite from Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/LV357b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV357b.jpg)
![Smithsonite psuedo. Dolomite from Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/LV357c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV357c.jpg)
Bright yellow crystals of Smithsonite replacing Dolomite, with the curving form of the former Dolomite crystals clearly evident. Smaller individual Smithsonite crystals are scattered across the surface of the matrix. The bright color is caused by inclusions of Greenockite. Comes with an old Ernie Schlichter label. Beautiful specimen!
MK302 - Silver on Copper $ 3500 Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm ![Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk302a.jpg)
![Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk302b.jpg)
![Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk302c.jpg)
![Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk302d.jpg)
Silver crystals on Copper from the Rockland Mine in Michigan. The Silver is well crystallized and sits atop a small amount of Copper. This can be displayed from a variety of angles but I like it how it's shown in the first photo with the large 2.5cm somewhat horizontal Silver crystal facing forward. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.
MK304 - Liroconite on Quartz $ 9800 Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom small cabinet - 6.2 x 5 x 4 cm ![Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk304a.jpg)
![Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk304b.jpg)
![Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk304c.jpg)
![Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk304d.jpg)
![Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk304e.jpg)
![Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk304f.jpg)
Good sized and exceptionally rich specimen of Lironconite and Quartz from Cornwall. The Lironconite is present on all sides and the color is outstanding, an intense teal blue. The crystals are good sized and reach up to 1cm wide. The last photo shows a 4cm terminated Quartz crystal with an isolated 9mm Lironconite attached (along with other Lironconite). An adventurous trimmer could likely turn this into 2-3 good specimens, including one with the terminated Quartz crystal, but I like it as is for it's richness and size. Liroconite is a rare copper species with the best specimens found at this mine, which is also the type locality for the species. Wheal Gorland began operation in 1792 and the best Liroconite specimens were found in the mid 1800s. The combination of rarity and beauty keep these in high demand and they are only rarely available for sale.
LV370 - Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite $ 200 Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Romania small cabinet - 7.7 x 6.3 x 3 cm ![Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite from Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Romania [db_pics/pics/LV370a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV370a.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite from Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Romania [db_pics/pics/LV370b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV370b.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite from Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Romania [db_pics/pics/LV370c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV370c.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite from Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Romania [db_pics/pics/LV370d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV370d.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite from Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Romania [db_pics/pics/LV370e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV370e.jpg)
Highly bright and showy Chalcopyrite crystals, lustrous Sphalerite, and needle Quartz crystals from Romania. The Chalcopyrite are golden with a slightly irridescent patina. There are good crystals on both sides, though the back is mostly covered by Quartz crystals
LV363 - Strontianite $ 275 Meckley's Quarry, Mandata, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm ![Strontianite from Meckley's Quarry, Mandata, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA [db_pics/pics/LV363a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV363a.jpg)
![Strontianite from Meckley's Quarry, Mandata, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA [db_pics/pics/LV363b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV363b.jpg)
![Strontianite from Meckley's Quarry, Mandata, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA [db_pics/pics/LV363c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV363c.jpg)
Spherical crystal groups of Strontianite from the Meckley Limestone quarry in Pennsylvania. The crystal groups reach 1.4cm in diameter and there are also superb, gem-like transparent Calcite crystals in association.
LV146 - Pyrite $ 375 Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru small cabinet - 6 x 5.5 x 5 cm ![Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/LV146a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV146a.jpg)
![Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/LV146b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV146b.jpg)
![Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/LV146c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV146c.jpg)
![Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/LV146d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV146d.jpg)
Gorgeous, highly lustrous octahedral Pyrite crystals from Peru. The main crystal on top is 4cm in size and there is flattened 'bar' like crystal crossing in front. An excellent example from this prolific locality in great condition.
LV378 - Siderite, Dolomite, Pyrrhotite $ 250 Morro Velho Gold Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4 cm ![Siderite, Dolomite, Pyrrhotite from Morro Velho Gold Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/LV378a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV378a.jpg)
![Siderite, Dolomite, Pyrrhotite from Morro Velho Gold Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/LV378b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV378b.jpg)
![Siderite, Dolomite, Pyrrhotite from Morro Velho Gold Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/LV378c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV378c.jpg)
Crystals of translucent, lenticular Dolomite and tan colored Siderite all sprinkled with metallic crystals of Pyrrhotite. Ex. John Betts personal collection.
MK306 - Ludlamite $ 900 Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil small cabinet - 9 x 7 x 2.5 cm ![Ludlamite from Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk306a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk306a.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk306b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk306b.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk306c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk306c.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk306d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk306d.jpg)
Impressive specimen of green Ludlamite crystals on matrix from a relatively new locality in northwestern Brazil. The crystals are bright and translucent and reach a large 2.3cm in size. Large, lustrous and gemmy crystals, magnificent for the species!
MK307 - Ludlamite $ 250 Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil small cabinet - 6 x 5.3 x 1.5 cm ![Ludlamite from Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk307a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk307a.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk307b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk307b.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk307c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk307c.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk307d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk307d.jpg)
Large, lustrous green Ludlamite crystals on matrix from a relatively new locality in northwestern Brazil. The crystals are bright and translucent and reach 1.5cm in size. Large, lustrous and gemmy crystals, magnificent for the species!
MK310 - Ludlamite $ 600 Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil small cabinet - 6 x 4.3 x 2.3 cm ![Ludlamite from Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk310a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk310a.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk310b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk310b.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk310c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk310c.jpg)
Large, lustrous green Ludlamite crystals on matrix from a relatively new locality in northwestern Brazil. The crystals are bright and translucent and reach a large 2cm in size. Large, lustrous and gemmy crystals, magnificent for the species!
LV351 - Tennantite on Quartz $ 350 Conception del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico cabinet - 10 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm ![Tennantite on Quartz from Conception del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV351a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV351a.jpg)
![Tennantite on Quartz from Conception del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV351b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV351b.jpg)
Old Mexican classic of lustrous metallic Tennantite crystals on Quartz crystals from Zacatecas, Mexico. Well crystallized on both sides with more isolated crystals on the front.
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