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MK981 - Cavansite $ 200 Wagholi Quarry, Poona, India miniature - 3.5 x 2 x 2 cm ![Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Poona, India [db_pics/pics/mk981a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk981a.jpg)
![Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Poona, India [db_pics/pics/mk981b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk981b.jpg)
![Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Poona, India [db_pics/pics/mk981c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk981c.jpg)
Intergrown spherical aggregates of vivid blue Cavansite without matrix. Well crytallized all around. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.
MK985 - Cavansite $ 400 Wagholi Quarry, Poona, India miniature - 3.8 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm ![Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Poona, India [db_pics/pics/mk985a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk985a.jpg)
![Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Poona, India [db_pics/pics/mk985b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk985b.jpg)
![Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Poona, India [db_pics/pics/mk985c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk985c.jpg)
Exquisite specimen of intergrown spherical aggregates of vivid blue Cavansite with attached Stilbite. Well crytallized all around and undamaged, a floater with no points of contact. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (his old label shows a price of $800).
MK996 - Fluorite $ 350 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China large cabinet - 16 x 10 x 3 cm ![Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk996a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk996a.jpg)
![Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk996b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk996b.jpg)
![Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk996c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk996c.jpg)
![Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk996d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk996d.jpg)
Large, flat matrix covered by gemmy blue/purple Fluorite crystals. The Fluorite cubes reach 1.8cm in size and are highly glassy, transparent, with a light blue color over purple cores. There are a couple contact spots where the crystals grew against the opposing pocket wall. Needle-like, Chlorite included Quartz crystals are present and mixed among the Fluorite.
LP119 - Amblygonite $ 390 Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1 cm ![Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp119a.jpg)
![Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp119b.jpg)
![Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp119c.jpg)
![Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp119d.jpg)
![Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp119e.jpg)
![Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp119f.jpg)
Glassy single crystal of translucent to transparent yellow Amblygonite. Amblygonite is a rare lithium-aluminum phosphate species that is not commonly seen in fine display quality crystals. This crystal is complete all around, shows twinning, and has metallic inclusions of both platy and hair-like crystals. Translucent with transparent gem areas and with high glassy luster. A superb, undamaged thumbnail Amblygonite!
LP242 - Copper (cubes!) $ 2000 Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2 cm ![Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp242a.jpg)
![Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp242b.jpg)
![Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp242c.jpg)
![Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp242d.jpg)
Cluster of cubic Copper crystals with dark patina. I love cubic Copper crystals and this is nothing but crystals with individuals to 1cm in size. Ex. Mike Martin, Ben Vone collections.
MK948 - Azurite with Malachite $ 240 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico thumbnail - 2.6 x 2.5 x 2 cm ![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk948a.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk948b.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk948c.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk948d.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk948e.jpg)
Fantastic Azurite cluster from the watercourse pocket of the Milpillas Mine. Undamaged, highly lustrous crystals with attached Malachite on the back. The specimen features a large, somewhat tabular main crystal with smaller crystals at the base and a bit of matrix attached to the back.
LP243 - Aquamarine $ 2000 Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam cabinet - 9.7 x 2 x 1.8 cm ![Aquamarine from Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam [db_pics/pics/lp243a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp243a.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam [db_pics/pics/lp243b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp243b.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam [db_pics/pics/lp243c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp243c.jpg)
Tall single, deep blue Aquamarine crystal from Vietnam. Terminated with a flat, glassy termination, it's a gemmy crystal with the deep blue color Vietnamese Aqua are known for. Undamaged crystal with a shallow groove running up the backside where another crystal grew against it, and small etched areas near each end. Weighs 67.1 grams.
LP245 - Silver on Quartz, Epidote $ 3800 Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 3 cm ![Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp245a.jpg)
![Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp245b.jpg)
![Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp245c.jpg)
![Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp245d.jpg)
![Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp245e.jpg)
Silver crystals on Quartz from the Mass Mine in Michigan. Bright, well crystallized silver that contrasts well against the white Quartz and green Epidote. The Mass Mine is a historic Copper mine that operated from 1856 to 1888.
LP246 - Chalcocite $ 750 Flambeau Mine, Rusk Co., Wisconsin, USA small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 4 cm ![Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Rusk Co., Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/lp246a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp246a.jpg)
![Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Rusk Co., Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/lp246b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp246b.jpg)
![Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Rusk Co., Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/lp246c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp246c.jpg)
Chunky specimen of solid Chalcocite crystals from the now closed Flambeau Mine. The surface is covered by dark metallic crystals with light blue and purple iridescence.
LP247 - Willemite $ 200 Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm ![Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp247a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp247a.jpg)
![Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp247b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp247b.jpg)
Rare blue Willemite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb.
MK840 - Andradite $ 125 near Bishop, Inyo Co., California, USA small cabinet - 5.8 x 3.5 x 2 cm ![Andradite from near Bishop, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk840a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk840a.jpg)
![Andradite from near Bishop, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk840b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk840b.jpg)
![Andradite from near Bishop, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk840c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk840c.jpg)
![Andradite from near Bishop, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk840d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk840d.jpg)
Cluster of highly lustrous orange/brown Andradite crystals on matrix. Individual crystals reach 1.7cm wide.
LP249 - Smithsonite $ 2000 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 4 cm ![Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp249a.jpg)
![Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp249b.jpg)
![Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp249c.jpg)
![Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp249d.jpg)
Cluster of elongated pink Cobaltian Smithsonite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb. These eleongated crystals are rare for Smithsonite, with crystals on this specimen to over 2cm in length. There are some broken crystals in the mix with the perfect crystals. A fine and rare display specimen that comes with a custom Lucite base. Ex. Alex Neufeld collection.
LP220 - Smithsonite $ 350 Laurion Mining District, Attica, Greece large cabinet - 16.5 x 13 x 3 cm ![Smithsonite from Laurion Mining District, Attica, Greece [db_pics/pics/lp220a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp220a.jpg)
![Smithsonite from Laurion Mining District, Attica, Greece [db_pics/pics/lp220b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp220b.jpg)
![Smithsonite from Laurion Mining District, Attica, Greece [db_pics/pics/lp220c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp220c.jpg)
![Smithsonite from Laurion Mining District, Attica, Greece [db_pics/pics/lp220d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp220d.jpg)
Large, flat specimen of blue Smithsonite from Laurion, Greece. The Smithsonite is a velvety botryoidal blue with areas of white Smithsonite overgrowths. Large and showy.
LP209 - Inesite $ 120 N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm ![Inesite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp209a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp209a.jpg)
![Inesite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp209b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp209b.jpg)
![Inesite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp209c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp209c.jpg)
![Inesite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp209d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp209d.jpg)
Sprays of red Inesite crystals on matrix. A Kalahari mangnese fields classic in excellent condition.
LP162 - Cobaltian Calcite $ 300 Oumlil Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco miniature - 3.7 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![Cobaltian Calcite from Oumlil Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp162a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp162a.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Oumlil Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp162b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp162b.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Oumlil Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp162c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp162c.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Oumlil Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp162d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp162d.jpg)
Mound shaped specimen of vivid pink Cobaltian Calcite crystals.
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