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MK535 - Spinel $ 1250 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania miniature - 4 x 3 x 3 cm ![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk535a.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk535b.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk535c.jpg)
Large, complete purple/red Spinel crystal in a white Calcite matrix. The Spinel is 2.8cm in size and one of the best I've seen. The crystal is complete and has a smaller crystal intergrown on one side and another crystal below it. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.
MK537 - Spinel $ 150 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 3 x 2.8 x 2 cm ![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk537a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk537a.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk537b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk537b.jpg)
Showy specimen of pink Spinel crystals in Calcite matrix. The crystals reach 1.4cm in size and are complete and undamaged though the main crystal has stepped growth/indentaion on one side.
MK540 - Copper $ 1200 Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4.5 cm ![Copper from Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk540a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk540a.jpg)
![Copper from Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk540b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk540b.jpg)
![Copper from Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk540c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk540c.jpg)
![Copper from Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk540d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk540d.jpg)
Curving cluster of Copper crystals atop two small pieces of light colored matrix. Good sized crystals withnice patina and a form that reminds me of a scorpion.
MK542 - Amblygonite $ 180 Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1 cm ![Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk542a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk542a.jpg)
![Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk542b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk542b.jpg)
Single crystal of translucent to transparent yellow Amblygonite from Brazil. Amblygonite is a rare lithium-aluminum phosphate species that is not commonly seen in fine display quality crystals. This is a well crystallized specimen with big glassy faces on both sides and contacting along the bottome and one side edge. Translucent with transparent gem areas. Excellent thumbnail for the species!
ST474 - Dioptase $ 200 Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.4 x 1.1 cm ![Dioptase from Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST474a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST474a.jpg)
![Dioptase from Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST474b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST474b.jpg)
![Dioptase from Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST474c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST474c.jpg)
Large doubly-terminated Dioptase crystal from recent finds in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Bright, translucent, and deep emerald green with areas of transparency. In excellent condition with smooth lustrous crystals faces. It has a smooth indentation on part of the backside where it was attached to what was a Chrysocolla matrix.
ST477 - Dioptase $ 200 Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1.1 cm ![Dioptase from Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST477a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST477a.jpg)
![Dioptase from Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST477b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST477b.jpg)
![Dioptase from Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST477c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST477c.jpg)
Cluster of Dioptase crystals from recent finds in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Main crystals is large, doubly-terminated, and 2cm tall. Bright, translucent, and deep emerald green with areas of transparency. In excellent condition with smooth lustrous crystals faces. The backside is coated with a layer of drusy Quartz.
ST481 - Dioptase $ 200 Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo thumbnail - 2.4 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm ![Dioptase from Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST481a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST481a.jpg)
![Dioptase from Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST481b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST481b.jpg)
![Dioptase from Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST481c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST481c.jpg)
![Dioptase from Sanda Hills, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST481d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST481d.jpg)
Clsuter of lustrous Dioptase crystals on Chrysocolla from recent finds in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Bright, translucent, and deep emerald green with areas of transparency. In excellent condition with smooth lustrous crystals faces. Well crystallized all around.
MK543 - Galena on Fluorite $ 2000 North Pennies Ore Field, Durham, England cabinet - 15 x 10 x 6 cm ![Galena on Fluorite from North Pennies Ore Field, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/mk543a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk543a.jpg)
![Galena on Fluorite from North Pennies Ore Field, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/mk543b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk543b.jpg)
![Galena on Fluorite from North Pennies Ore Field, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/mk543c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk543c.jpg)
Large cluster of undamaged purple Fluorite crystals from Durham, England. This is an undamaged floater with no points of attachment. There is a single Galena crystal on the front and the backside shows areas of matrix covered with small Fluorite crystals and tiny black Sphalerite crystals. Ex. Bill Severance, University of Delaware collections.
ST637 - Scheelite $ 280 Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China miniature - 3.5 x 3.3 x 3 cm ![Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST637a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST637a.jpg)
![Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST637b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST637b.jpg)
![Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST637c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST637c.jpg)
Single, complete octahedral Scheelite crystal from the famous Mt. Xuebaoding locality in China. The Scheelite is translucent to transparent with orange color and is intergrown with crystals of Muscovite.
MK546 - Fluellite with Wavellite $ 350 Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA small cabinet - 6 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm ![Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk546a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk546a.jpg)
![Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk546b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk546b.jpg)
![Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk546c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk546c.jpg)
![Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk546d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk546d.jpg)
Shallow vugs loaded with yellow Wavellite and large crystals of Fluellite. The Fluellite crystals are good sized reaching 5mm in size. Fluellite is a rare phosphate mineral and the world's best were found at this old Gold mine in Nevada.
MK547 - Fluellite with Wavellite $ 150 Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm ![Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk547a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk547a.jpg)
![Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk547b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk547b.jpg)
![Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk547c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk547c.jpg)
Vuggy matrix loaded with white crystals of Fluellite. I collected at this locality and most of the vugs found only contians Wavellite and Variscite and no Fluellite. This is a rare example of nothing but Fluellite crystals! Fluellite is a rare phosphate mineral and the world's best were found at this old Gold mine in Nevada.
MK548 - Fluellite with Wavellite $ 150 Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA miniature - 3.3 x 2 x 1.5 cm ![Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk548a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk548a.jpg)
![Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk548b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk548b.jpg)
![Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk548c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk548c.jpg)
Vuggy matrix loaded with Wavellite and crystals of Fluellite. The main Fluellite crystal is good sized reaching 4mm in size. Fluellite is a rare phosphate mineral and the world's best were found at this old Gold mine in Nevada.
MK549 - Azurite with Malachite $ 300 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3 cm ![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk549a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk549a.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk549b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk549b.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk549c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk549c.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk549d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk549d.jpg)
Large, lustrous blocky Azurite crystals from the now closed Milpillas Mine in Mexico. The crystals reach 3cm in size and are partially pseudomorphed to Malachite as can be seen along the edges. The lighter blue area in the center is natural etching on the surface of one crystal giving it a different shade of blue coloration.
MK550 - Azurite, Malachite, Barite $ 200 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 3 cm ![Azurite, Malachite, Barite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk550a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk550a.jpg)
![Azurite, Malachite, Barite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk550b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk550b.jpg)
![Azurite, Malachite, Barite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk550c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk550c.jpg)
![Azurite, Malachite, Barite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk550d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk550d.jpg)
Velvety green crystals of Malachite after Azurite from the now closed Milpillas Mine in Mexico. There are also good Azurite crystals present as well as a cluster of Barite crystals. Colorful quality specimen!
MK561 - Azurite $ 200 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 2 cm ![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk561a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk561a.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk561b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk561b.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk561c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk561c.jpg)
Cluster of lustrous 'electric blue' Azurite crystals from the now closed Milpillas Mine in Mexico. The largest crystal is 2.2cm in size.
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