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AU640 - Epidote $ 300 Mexico miniature - 4.3 x 2 x 1.8 cm ![Epidote from Mexico [db_pics/pics/au640a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au640a.jpg)
![Epidote from Mexico [db_pics/pics/au640c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au640c.jpg)
![Epidote from Mexico [db_pics/pics/au640e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au640e.jpg)
![Epidote from Mexico [db_pics/pics/au640g.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au640g.jpg)
Aesthetic cluster of green Epidote crystals. Main crystal is doubly-terminated, pristine, with areas of transparency.
AU776 - Davidite $ 280 Australia thumbnail - 1.2 x 1 x 1 cm ![Davidite from Australia [db_pics/pics/au776a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au776a.jpg)
![Davidite from Australia [db_pics/pics/au776b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au776b.jpg)
![Davidite from Australia [db_pics/pics/au776c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au776c.jpg)
![Davidite from Australia [db_pics/pics/au776d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au776d.jpg)
Well formed single octahedral Davidite crystal from Australia. Chocolate brown in color and in excellent condition all around.
AU778 - Anglesite $ 450 Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.5 cm ![Anglesite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au778a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au778a.jpg)
![Anglesite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au778b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au778b.jpg)
![Anglesite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au778c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au778c.jpg)
Sharply formed single white Anglesite from Tsumeb. The crystal is translucent to transparent with a slightly dimpled surface. Complete and undamaged on both sides.
AU779 - Smithsonite $ 750 Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail - 2.6 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm ![Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au779a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au779a.jpg)
![Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au779b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au779b.jpg)
![Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au779c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au779c.jpg)
Elongated single Smithsonite crystal. Complete all around and undamaged with areas of transparency.
AU783 - Kulanite $ 240 Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada miniature - 3.5 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm ![Kulanite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/au783a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au783a.jpg)
![Kulanite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/au783b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au783b.jpg)
![Kulanite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/au783c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au783c.jpg)
Relatively large, blue/green crystals of Kulanite, a rare phosphate mineral, on matrix from the Type locality for the species. Crystals reach 6mm in size. A somewhat hard to find rarity from this locality better known for it's Lazulite.
AU784 - Prehnite with Calcite $ 350 Prospect Park Quarry (Sowerbutt Quarry),Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm ![Prehnite with Calcite from Prospect Park Quarry (Sowerbutt Quarry),Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/au784a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au784a.jpg)
![Prehnite with Calcite from Prospect Park Quarry (Sowerbutt Quarry),Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/au784b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au784b.jpg)
![Prehnite with Calcite from Prospect Park Quarry (Sowerbutt Quarry),Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/au784c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au784c.jpg)
Three glistening spherical masses of green Prehnite crystals on transparent white Calcite crystals. Outstanding, elegant Prehnite thumbnail!!
AU785 - Legrandite $ 750 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico thumbnail - 2.1 x 0.5 x 0.3 cm ![Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au785a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au785a.jpg)
![Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au785b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au785b.jpg)
![Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au785c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au785c.jpg)
Doubly-terminated single crystal of yellow Legrandite. Complete and undamaged with areas of transparency. Rare crystal!
AU791 - Anhydrite $ 400 Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm ![Anhydrite from Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/au791a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au791a.jpg)
![Anhydrite from Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/au791b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au791b.jpg)
![Anhydrite from Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/au791c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au791c.jpg)
![Anhydrite from Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/au791d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au791d.jpg)
Complete single pale lavender Anhydrite crystal from an old potash mine in Germany. Quality undamaged crystal. Specimen shows a price of $350 from long ago.
AU793 - Sperrylite $ 900 Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia thumbnail - 0.8 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm ![Sperrylite from Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/au793a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au793a.jpg)
![Sperrylite from Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/au793b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au793b.jpg)
![Sperrylite from Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/au793c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au793c.jpg)
![Sperrylite from Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/au793d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au793d.jpg)
Highly lustrous metallic crystal of Sperrylite from the well known Talnakh deposit. A robust single crystal of this platinum species with bright luster and modified cubic form. Weighs 2.52 grams. Front, back, and both sides shown. Note that it appears dark in the photos due to it's bright, high metallic luster and is much more silvery in color in person.
AU794 - Chrysocolla after Hemimorphite $ 300 79 Mine, Hayden, Arizona, USA thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm ![Chrysocolla after Hemimorphite from 79 Mine, Hayden, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au794a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au794a.jpg)
![Chrysocolla after Hemimorphite from 79 Mine, Hayden, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au794b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au794b.jpg)
![Chrysocolla after Hemimorphite from 79 Mine, Hayden, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au794c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au794c.jpg)
A 1.3cm crystal of Hemimorphite that has pseudomorphed to Chrysocolla and is flat lying on matrix. This is a common pseudomorph from the mine but all I've seen before are dense, drusy coverings of small crystals. This fully exposed, fan-shaped cluster well displayed on matrix is fabulous.
AU795 - Dioptase with Calcite $ 500 Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm ![Dioptase with Calcite from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au795a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au795a.jpg)
![Dioptase with Calcite from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au795b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au795b.jpg)
![Dioptase with Calcite from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au795c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au795c.jpg)
Spherical clusters of green Dioptase with Calcite crystals. The largest Calcite is 1cm and the largest Dioptase hemisphere is 5mm wide. Choice and beautiful Arizona Dioptase.
AU796 - Cerussite $ 150 Grand Reef Mine (?), Graham Co., Arizona, USA thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm ![Cerussite from Grand Reef Mine (?), Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au796a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au796a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Grand Reef Mine (?), Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au796b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au796b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Grand Reef Mine (?), Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au796c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au796c.jpg)
![Cerussite from Grand Reef Mine (?), Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au796d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au796d.jpg)
Cluster of elongated, gemmy untwinned Cerussite crystals on matrix. Ewell's label indicates the Grand Reef Mine, however these crystals have a different habit than I'm used to seeing from this locality (which are usually thick, stocky cyclic twins). Regardless, they are beautiful undamaged Cerussite crystals.
AU797 - Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite $ 1500 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm ![Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au797a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au797a.jpg)
![Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au797b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au797b.jpg)
![Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au797c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au797c.jpg)
![Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au797d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au797d.jpg)
Sparkling deep blue crystal groups of Veszelyite to 1cm on a matrix covered by Zincolibethenite. The larger crystals are located near the top of the specimen, with smaller individual crystals with slightly lighter blue color to the lower left of the larger crystals. The Zincolibethenite ranges in color from dark green to blue/green. Mined in 2022. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.
AU798 - Veszelyite on Hemimorphite $ 1800 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo small cabinet - 7 x 3.5 x 3 cm ![Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au798a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au798a.jpg)
![Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au798b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au798b.jpg)
![Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au798c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au798c.jpg)
![Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au798d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au798d.jpg)
![Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au798e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au798e.jpg)
Vivid bright blue crystals of Veszelyite on sky blue Hemimorphite. The Veszelyite crystals reach 5mm in size and are well separated. The Hemimorphite forms a botryoidal surface with a beautiful color contrast to the Veszelyite. Micro greenish/blue crystals of Kipushite, a rare copper and zinc phosphate species, are present on the Hemimorphite. Mined in 2022. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.
AU800 - Veszelyite on Hemimorphite $ 7500 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo cabinet - 13 x 10 x 5 cm ![Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au800a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au800a.jpg)
![Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au800b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au800b.jpg)
![Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au800c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au800c.jpg)
![Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au800d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/au800d.jpg)
Large specimen of deep blue crystals of Veszelyite on sky blue Hemimorphite. An amazing cabinet sized, well proportioned matrix Veszelyite specimen, unheard of prior to this find. The Veszelyite crystal groups reach 1cm in size and are well separated, with interconnected clusters to 2.5cm wide. The Hemimorphite forms a botryoidal surface with a beautiful color contrast to the Veszelyite. Mined in 2022. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.
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