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LP109 - Serandite with Natrolite $ 950 Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 4 cm ![Serandite with Natrolite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp109a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp109a.jpg)
![Serandite with Natrolite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp109b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp109b.jpg)
![Serandite with Natrolite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp109c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp109c.jpg)
![Serandite with Natrolite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp109d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp109d.jpg)
Large orange crystal of Serandite with Natrolite and a single black Aegerine crystal from Mont St. Hilaire. The Serandite has great color and is partially translucent. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Al McGuinness label.
LP110 - Rhodochrosite on Rhodochrosite after Serandite $ 1200 Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 3 cm ![Rhodochrosite on Rhodochrosite after Serandite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp110a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp110a.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite on Rhodochrosite after Serandite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp110b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp110b.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite on Rhodochrosite after Serandite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp110c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp110c.jpg)
Pseudomorph of Rhodchrosite after Serandite adorned with numerous Rhodochrosite crystals. The Rhodochrosite crystals form somewhat flattened rhombs to 1.5cm wide. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection, ex.Charlie Key.
LP111 - Fluorite on Muscovite $ 220 Chumar Bakhoor, Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm ![Fluorite on Muscovite from Chumar Bakhoor, Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp111a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp111a.jpg)
![Fluorite on Muscovite from Chumar Bakhoor, Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp111b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp111b.jpg)
Transparent pink octahedral Fluorite crystal with Muscovite from the mines of Chumar Bakhoor. The Fluorite is in perfect condition, transparent and 3cm wide. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.
LP114 - Wulfenite $ 350 Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4 cm ![Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp114a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp114a.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp114b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp114b.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp114c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp114c.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp114d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp114d.jpg)
Classic butterscotch colored crystals of Wulfenite on white Calcite from Los Lamentos. The large central Wulfenite crystal is 1.5cm wide. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.
K231 - Prehnite $ 600 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 4 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K231a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K231a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K231b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K231b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K231c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K231c.jpg)
Large, translucent yellow/green crystals of Prehnite with Graphite from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. This specimen features mostly wide 'chisel tip' crystal style and also has a pronounced toothy crystal rising up off the main layer of crystals. Extremely well crystallized Prehnite, excellent for the species.
SV108 - Rhodonite $ 200 Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm ![Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV108a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SV108a.jpg)
![Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV108b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SV108b.jpg)
![Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV108c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SV108c.jpg)
![Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV108d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/SV108d.jpg)
Single gem crystal of Rhodonite from recent finds in Brazil. This is a terminated crystal with cleavage faces on the sides. Translucent to transparent internally with superb color!
ST784 - Rhodonite $ 120 Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm ![Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST784a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST784a.jpg)
![Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST784b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST784b.jpg)
![Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST784c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST784c.jpg)
Single gem crystal of Rhodonite from recent finds in Brazil. This is a complete crystal with typical small raised crystal growths on some sides and a contacted termination. Complete all around and translucent to transparent internally. Superb color!
ST789 - Rhodonite $ 180 Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 1.6 x 1 x 0.5 cm ![Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST789a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST789a.jpg)
![Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST789b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST789b.jpg)
![Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST789d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST789d.jpg)
Single gem crystal of Rhodonite from recent finds in Brazil. This has smooth, flat crystals faces on top and front with cleavage faces on teh back and sides. Fully transparent internally with superb color!
LP166 - Bournonite with Quartz $ 450 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China miniature - 3.7 x 3 x 3 cm ![Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp166a.jpg)
![Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp166b.jpg)
![Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp166c.jpg)
![Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp166d.jpg)
Well balanced specimen of silvery metallic Bournonite with Quartz crystals from the Yaogangxian Mine. An aesthetic specimen good from either side. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection, his old label shows a price of $1200.
LP167 - Mimetite after Wulfenite $ 300 San Francisco Mine, Sonora, Mexico thumbnail - 3 x 2.3 x 0.5 cm ![Mimetite after Wulfenite from San Francisco Mine, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp167a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp167a.jpg)
![Mimetite after Wulfenite from San Francisco Mine, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp167b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp167b.jpg)
Pseudomorph of a single Wulfenite crystal that has been replaced by yellow Mimetite. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.
LP171 - Benitoite $ 850 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA cabinet - 11 x 4.5 x 3 cm ![Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp171a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp171a.jpg)
![Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp171b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp171b.jpg)
![Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp171c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp171c.jpg)
![Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp171d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp171d.jpg)
Numerous blue Benitoite crystals to 1cm in size on matrix with Neptunite. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (Len's old label shows a price of $950).
LP172 - Neptunite $ 750 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA small cabinet - 8.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm ![Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp172a.jpg)
![Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp172b.jpg)
![Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp172c.jpg)
Glossy black Neptunite crystals on a white Natrolite covered matrix. This is an excellent Neptunite with 3 main crystals that are well separated and rise up out of the matrix plus numerous smaller crystals. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Andy Seibel label.
LP173 - Brazilianite $ 450 Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil miniature - 4 x 2.8 x 1.8 cm ![Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp173a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp173a.jpg)
![Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp173b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp173b.jpg)
![Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp173c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp173c.jpg)
Large, complete single Brazilianite crystal. Excellent undamaged crystal with good luster, areas of transparency, and the yellow/green color these are known for. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.
LP174 - Rutile in Quartz $ 350 Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 5.5 cm ![Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp174a.jpg)
![Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp174b.jpg)
![Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp174c.jpg)
![Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp174d.jpg)
Glassy, transparent smokey Quartz crystals with inclusions of golden, hair-like Rutile. This is a fine quality cluster in excellent condition with high luster. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.
LP175 - Chrysoberyl $ 1800 Espirito Santo, Brazil miniature - 4 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm ![Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp175a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp175a.jpg)
![Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp175b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp175b.jpg)
![Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp175c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp175c.jpg)
![Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp175d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp175d.jpg)
Partial sixling of golden Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil. There are big gem zones in the tip of the largest crystal. This is an older specimen that has a couple old collection numbers attached to the bottom. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (his old label shows a price of $2,300), an comes with an old Al McGuinness label.
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