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LP704 - Diopside $ 40 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm ![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp704a.jpg)
![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp704c.jpg)
![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp704e.jpg)
![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/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 ![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp688a.jpg)
![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp688b.jpg)
![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp688c.jpg)
![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp688d.jpg)
![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/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.
ST487 - Dioptase $ 120 Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo thumbnail - 2.5 x 1 x 1 cm ![Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST487a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST487a.jpg)
![Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST487b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST487b.jpg)
![Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST487c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST487c.jpg)
Chain of connected deep emerald green Dioptase crystals from the Congo. Sweet little thumbnail composed of about 4 undamaged crystals, good all around.
ST488 - Dioptase $ 120 Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm ![Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST488a.jpg)
![Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST488b.jpg)
![Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST488c.jpg)
![Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/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 ![Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp419a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp419a.jpg)
![Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp419b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp419b.jpg)
![Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp419c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/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 ![Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp426a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp426a.jpg)
![Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp426b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp426b.jpg)
![Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp426c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/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 ![Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk967a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk967a.jpg)
![Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk967b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk967b.jpg)
![Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk967c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/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 ![Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp126a.jpg)
![Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp126b.jpg)
![Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp126c.jpg)
![Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/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 ![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk921a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk921a.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk921b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk921b.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk921c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/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 ![Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp841a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp841b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp841c.jpg)
![Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp841d.jpg)
![Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/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 ![Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp832a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp832a.jpg)
![Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp832b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp832b.jpg)
![Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp832d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp832d.jpg)
Single gem Topaz crystal from Namibia. Well terminated, glassy, transparent, and undamaged.
LP838 - Boltwoodite $ 50 New Method Mine, Amboy area, Bristol Mountains, San Bernardino Co., California, USA thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm ![Boltwoodite from New Method Mine, Amboy area, Bristol Mountains, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp838a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp838a.jpg)
![Boltwoodite from New Method Mine, Amboy area, Bristol Mountains, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp838b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp838b.jpg)
![Boltwoodite from New Method Mine, Amboy area, Bristol Mountains, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp838c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp838c.jpg)
Golden Boldwoodite crystals on matrix with Quartz crystals from a former uranium mine in California.
LP926 - Fluorite $ 450 Erongo Mtns., Namibia miniature - 3.4 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm ![Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp926a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp926a.jpg)
![Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp926b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp926b.jpg)
Flattened, diamond-shaped Fluorite crystals from Erongo, a region known for these unusual Fluorites. The crystals are transparent purple with wisps of green and brown.
LP927 - Fluorite $ 1400 Erongo Mtns., Namibia miniature - 4.2 x 2 x 2 cm ![Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp927a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp927a.jpg)
![Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp927b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp927b.jpg)
![Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp927c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp927c.jpg)
![Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp927d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp927d.jpg)
Colorful, unusually-shaped Fluorite crystal from Erongo, a region known for these strange Fluorites. The crystal is transparent purple and green with a diagonal band of reddish brown. Complete all around and undamaged with matte luster on some faces and glassy luster on others. One photo is backlit to show internal colors.
LP930 - Fluorite with Muscovite $ 750 Erongo Mtns., Namibia miniature - 3.4 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm ![Fluorite with Muscovite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp930a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp930a.jpg)
![Fluorite with Muscovite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp930b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp930b.jpg)
![Fluorite with Muscovite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp930c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp930c.jpg)
![Fluorite with Muscovite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp930d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp930d.jpg)
Flattened, diamond-shaped Fluorite crystals from Erongo, a region known for these unusual Fluorites. This specimen features a doubly-terminated crystal crossing across the front of other Fluorite crystals, with some yellow Mucsovite attached. The crystals are transparent purple with wisps of brown.
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