Selected Specimens

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MK295 - Calcite on Tanzanite $ 250
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm


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Calcite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk295a.jpg] Calcite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk295b.jpg] Calcite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk295c.jpg] Calcite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk295d.jpg]

A single gemmy blue Tanzanite crystal partially coated in Calcite from the Merelani Hills in Tanzania. The crystal has some contacting and a bit attached Graphite on one side but is otherwise perfect. Gemmy and colorful with a nice accent of the white Calcite.

MK296 - Tanzanite $ 275
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.5 x 2 x 1.8 cm


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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk296a.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk296b.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk296c.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk296d.jpg]

Cluster of gemmy Tanzanite crystals from the Merelani Hills in Tanzania. The two main crystals reach 2.9cm tall and are well terminated, transparent with a blue color. There is a bit of attached Graphite, Calcite and multiple other smaller crystals.

MK297 - Prehnite on Tanzanite $ 4750
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4.5 x 2.8 x 2 cm


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Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk297a.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk297b.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk297c.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk297d.jpg] Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/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


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Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk300a.jpg] Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk300b.jpg] Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk300c.jpg] Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/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


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LV369a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LV369b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/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


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Linarite pseudo. Galena from Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/LV354a.jpg] Linarite pseudo. Galena from Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/LV354b.jpg] Linarite pseudo. Galena from Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/LV354c.jpg] Linarite pseudo. Galena from Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/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


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Smithsonite psuedo. Dolomite from Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/LV357a.jpg] Smithsonite psuedo. Dolomite from Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/LV357b.jpg] Smithsonite psuedo. Dolomite from Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/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


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Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302a.jpg] Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302b.jpg] Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302c.jpg] Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/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.

MK303 - Aquamarine with Quartz $ 1500
 Mourne Mountains, County Down, Ireland
miniature - 3.4 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Aquamarine with Quartz from Mourne Mountains, County Down, Ireland [db_pics/pics/mk303a.jpg] Aquamarine with Quartz from Mourne Mountains, County Down, Ireland [db_pics/pics/mk303b.jpg] Aquamarine with Quartz from Mourne Mountains, County Down, Ireland [db_pics/pics/mk303c.jpg] Aquamarine with Quartz from Mourne Mountains, County Down, Ireland [db_pics/pics/mk303d.jpg]

Transparent, double terminated Aqua from the Mourne Mountains in Ireland. This is an excellent Aquamarine from the locality with a highly transprent top zone and attached smokey Quartz crystals. The bottom is also terminated and has a notch where it grew over a smokey Quartz crystal. Ex. Russell McFall, Tim Sherburn collections.

MK304 - Liroconite on Quartz $ 9800
 Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
small cabinet - 6.2 x 5 x 4 cm


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Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304a.jpg] Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304b.jpg] Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304c.jpg] Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304d.jpg] Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/mk304e.jpg] Liroconite on Quartz from Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom [db_pics/pics/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.

MK305 - Chambersite $ 225
 Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA
thumbnail - 0.65 x 0.65 x 0.65 cm


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Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/mk305a.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/mk305b.jpg]

Complete and undamaged tetrahedron of Chambersite, a rare mineral found in salt formations in a small number of localities worldwide. Translucent 'Amethyst' purple in color with flat, truncated tips. There is a small natural notch in one side and has good luster. Collected by Fred Pough in 1970. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection. Comes with a small second  "bonus" crystal 0.25cm in size.

LV379 - Rhodochrosite $ 150
 Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Peru
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm


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Rhodochrosite from Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Peru [db_pics/pics/LV379a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Peru [db_pics/pics/LV379b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Peru [db_pics/pics/LV379c.jpg]

Mounds of pink rhombohedral Rhodochrosite crystals from the Manuelita Mine in Peru.

LV370 - Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite $ 200
 Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Romania
small cabinet - 7.7 x 6.3 x 3 cm


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Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite from Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Romania [db_pics/pics/LV370a.jpg] Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite from Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Romania [db_pics/pics/LV370b.jpg] Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite from Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Romania [db_pics/pics/LV370c.jpg] Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite from Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Romania [db_pics/pics/LV370d.jpg] Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite from Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Romania [db_pics/pics/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

LV350 - Cassiterite on Muscovite $ 450
 Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China
small cabinet - 9 x 6 x 2.5 cm


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Cassiterite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/LV350a.jpg] Cassiterite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/LV350b.jpg] Cassiterite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/LV350c.jpg] Cassiterite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/LV350d.jpg]

Highly lustrous crystals of twinned black Cassiterite on Muscovite. The crystals reach 1.5cm in size. The high luster of the Cassiterite contrasts nicely with the softer silvery blades of Muscovite. Undamaged.

LV383 - Rhodochrosite, Sphalerite, Pyrite $ 180
 Pachapaqui Mining District, Ancash Dept., Peru
small cabinet - 8 x 7.5 x 5 cm


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Rhodochrosite, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Pachapaqui Mining District, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/LV383a.jpg] Rhodochrosite, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Pachapaqui Mining District, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/LV383b.jpg] Rhodochrosite, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Pachapaqui Mining District, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/LV383c.jpg] Rhodochrosite, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Pachapaqui Mining District, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/LV383d.jpg]

Sparkling spherical Rhodochrosite crystal groups and Sphalerite on a Pyrite rich matrix. Ex. Neal Luppescu collection.
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