Selected Specimens

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LP686 - Diopside $ 80
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm


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Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686a.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686b.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686c.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686d.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686e.jpg]

Chunky single Diopside crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. This is a lustrous, doubly-terminated crystal with medium green color and areas of transparency.

LP697 - Brochantite with Linarite $ 250
 Mujuram, Morocco
cabinet - 11 x 7 x 5


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Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697a.jpg] Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697c.jpg] Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697d.jpg] Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697e.jpg] Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697f.jpg]

Beautiful sprays of bright green Brochantite crystals with areas of blue Linarite. Colorful large specimen.

LP677 - Volborthite $ 75
 Monument #1 Mine, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 4 x 2


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Volborthite from Monument #1 Mine, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp677a.jpg] Volborthite from Monument #1 Mine, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp677b.jpg] Volborthite from Monument #1 Mine, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp677c.jpg]

Bright yellow/green Volborthite on matrix.

ST323 - Woodhouseite $ 75
 Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA
miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 1.5


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Woodhouseite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST323a.jpg] Woodhouseite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST323b.jpg] Woodhouseite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST323c.jpg] Woodhouseite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST323d.jpg]

Woodhouseite crystals to 3mm in size on matrix with an attached small Quartz crystals. This is a floater specimen well crystallized all around. The Champion Mine is the Type locality for this rare species and has produced the world's best specimens.

MK986 - Quartz (japan twin) $ 145
 Winnemucca, Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4.5


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Quartz (japan twin) from Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk986a.jpg] Quartz (japan twin) from Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk986b.jpg] Quartz (japan twin) from Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk986c.jpg] Quartz (japan twin) from Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk986d.jpg]

Translarent, light smokey Quartz crystals on matrix. Near the center of the specimen is a 2.3cm wide Japan law twin Quartz crystal. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP704 - Diopside $ 40
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm


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Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704a.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704c.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704e.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704f.jpg]

Single Diopside crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. A small well terminated crystal with good green color and areas of transparency.

LP688 - Diopside $ 90
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688a.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688b.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688c.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688d.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688e.jpg]

Single Diopside crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. A complete well terminated crystal (that is partially double terminated) with good green color and areas of transparency. Nice steep termination.

ST488 - Dioptase $ 120
 Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm


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Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488c.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488d.jpg]

Cluster of deep emerald green Dioptase crystals from the Congo. A large, complete single crystal with smaller attached crystals. Main crystal is very transparent at the tip.

LP419 - Epidote $ 50
 San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.8 x 1 cm


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Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp419a.jpg] Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp419b.jpg] Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp419c.jpg]

Stout single crystal of deep green Epidote. San Quintin is a beach town not too far south of San Diego and USA border. Having been to San Quintin a number times for surfing and fishing, I've always been fascinated by the Epidote found in the nearby hills, and I was happy to acquire this crystal many years later.

LP426 - Epidote $ 60
 San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.3 x 1.2 cm


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Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp426a.jpg] Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp426b.jpg] Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp426c.jpg]

Stout single crystal of deep green Epidote. San Quintin is a beach town not too far south of San Diego and USA border. Having been to San Quintin a number times for surfing and fishing, I've always been fascinated by the Epidote found in the nearby hills, and I was happy to acquire this crystal many years later.

MK967 - Stilbite $ 150
 Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 5 cm


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Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk967a.jpg] Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk967b.jpg] Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk967c.jpg]

Large crystals of peach-colored Stilbite crystals. Excellent undamaged cluster good all around. Ex. Len Pisciotta.

LP126 - Amblygonite $ 350
 Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4 x 3.7 x 3 cm


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Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126a.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126b.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126c.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126d.jpg]

Large 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 big and chunky with glassy luster and is mostly complete all around.

MK921 - Azurite $ 350
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 8 x 7 x 3.5 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk921a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk921b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk921c.jpg]

Vivid blue Azurite crystals on matrix from the Milpillas Mine in Mexico. This is an unusual Azurite due both the to the uncommon lighter blue color and the stepped, scale-like surface growth on the crystal faces. Aesthetic and unusual piece.

LP841 - Cerussite $ 160
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm


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Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841a.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841b.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841c.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841d.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841e.jpg]

Parallel grown 'snowflake' Cerussite crystals from Tsumeb. Complete all around and undamaged.

LP832 - Topaz $ 60
 Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm


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Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp832a.jpg] Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp832b.jpg] Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp832d.jpg]

Single gem Topaz crystal from Namibia. Well terminated, glassy, transparent, and undamaged.
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