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MK462 - Cuprian Smithsonite $ 3000 (=~ AUS$ 3960) Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm ![Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk462a.jpg)
![Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk462b.jpg)
![Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk462c.jpg)
![Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk462d.jpg)
Gorgeous lime green crystals of Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb. The top face is completely covered by translucent, lustrous crystals. The bottom is vuggy with additional good Smithsonite crystals. Ex. Andrew Neely collection.
MK464 - Pyrargyrite $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 165) Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia thumbnail - 2 x 1 x 0.7 cm ![Pyrargyrite from Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk464a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk464a.jpg)
![Pyrargyrite from Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk464b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk464b.jpg)
![Pyrargyrite from Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk464c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk464c.jpg)
Cluster of tall Pyrargyrite crystals found approximately 30-40 years ago in the Colquechaca district in Bolivia. Complete all around and undamaged. Mining at Colquechaca dates back to Spanish colonial times and it is still active today. The locality is known for fine Silver and Silver sulfosalt specimens though not commonly seen for sale.
MK465 - Silver $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 165) Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia thumbnail - 2.9 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm ![Silver from Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk465a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk465a.jpg)
![Silver from Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk465b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk465b.jpg)
![Silver from Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk465c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk465c.jpg)
Stout, twisting Silver wire found approximately 30-40 years ago in the Colquechaca district in Bolivia. A beautiful and robust Silver. Mining at Colquechaca dates back to Spanish colonial times and it is still active today. The locality is known for fine Silver and Silver sulfosalt specimens though not commonly seen for sale.
MK466 - Pyrargyrite with Silver $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 165) Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia thumbnail - 1.8 x 1 x 0.9 cm ![Pyrargyrite with Silver from Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk466a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk466a.jpg)
![Pyrargyrite with Silver from Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk466b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk466b.jpg)
![Pyrargyrite with Silver from Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk466c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk466c.jpg)
Cluster of tall Pyrargyrite crystals found approximately 30-40 years ago in the Colquechaca district in Bolivia. There is a small mass of Silver wires near the top. Mining at Colquechaca dates back to Spanish colonial times and it is still active today. The locality is known for fine Silver and Silver sulfosalt specimens though not commonly seen for sale.
MK469 - Tellurium $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 264) Lone Pine Mine, Catron Co., New Mexico, USA miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm ![Tellurium from Lone Pine Mine, Catron Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/mk469a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk469a.jpg)
![Tellurium from Lone Pine Mine, Catron Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/mk469b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk469b.jpg)
![Tellurium from Lone Pine Mine, Catron Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/mk469c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk469c.jpg)
Rich specimen of metallic grey native Tellurium in matrix. The Tellurium is present all throughout the specimen.
MK470 - Fluorite $ 500 (=~ AUS$ 660) Xia Yang Mine, Quan Shou City, Fujian Prov., China cabinet - 13 x 12 x 4 cm ![Fluorite from Xia Yang Mine, Quan Shou City, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/mk470a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk470a.jpg)
![Fluorite from Xia Yang Mine, Quan Shou City, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/mk470b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk470b.jpg)
Large and colorful specimen of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from China. The crystals are outstanding with beveled form and pleasing medium purple coloration. In excellent condition with a cleaved crystal along the right edge.
MK471 - Chalcocite $ 600 (=~ AUS$ 792) 1010 Foot Level, Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA cabinet - 9.5 x 6 x 2.2 cm ![Chalcocite from 1010 Foot Level, Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/mk471a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk471a.jpg)
![Chalcocite from 1010 Foot Level, Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/mk471b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk471b.jpg)
![Chalcocite from 1010 Foot Level, Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/mk471c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk471c.jpg)
Irridescent metallic blue Chalcocite crystals from the Flambeau Mine. This now closed locality (operated in the mid 1990s) is well know for superb Chalcocite crystals, usually as individual clusters of crystals. This specimen of crystals on a matrix of solid Chalcocite has an appealing and somewhat different look than most.
MK472 - Rhodochrosite $ 2000 (=~ AUS$ 2640) Wutong Mine, Liubao, Guangxi, China small cabinet - 6.5 x 4 x 3 cm ![Rhodochrosite from Wutong Mine, Liubao, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/mk472a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk472a.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from Wutong Mine, Liubao, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/mk472b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk472b.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from Wutong Mine, Liubao, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/mk472c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk472c.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from Wutong Mine, Liubao, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/mk472d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk472d.jpg)
Cluster of chunky rhombic Rhodochrosite crystals from the Wutong Mine in China. Individual crystals reach 3cm in size. Good color.
MK473 - Calaverite $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 330) Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA miniature - 3.7 x 2.8 x 2 cm ![Calaverite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk473a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk473a.jpg)
![Calaverite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk473b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk473b.jpg)
![Calaverite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk473c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk473c.jpg)
![Calaverite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk473d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk473d.jpg)
Rich specimen of Calaverite, a rare Gold telluride mineral, from Cripple Creek. Abundant Calaverite visible on all sides with individual crystals to 5mm.
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