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AU742 - Dioptase $ 180
 Reneville, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Dioptase from Reneville, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au742a.jpg] Dioptase from Reneville, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au742b.jpg] Dioptase from Reneville, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au742c.jpg]

Large, thick Dioptase crystals on Chrysocolla. The Dioptase crystals reach 1.8cm in size.

AU744 - Dioptase $ 80
 Reneville, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Dioptase from Reneville, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au744a.jpg] Dioptase from Reneville, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au744c.jpg] Dioptase from Reneville, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au744d.jpg]

Large, thick Dioptase crystals on a matrix of solid Dioptase. The Dioptase crystals reach 1.5cm in size.

AU745 - Dioptase on Quartz $ 220
 N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo
miniature - 4.7 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Dioptase on Quartz from N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au745a.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au745b.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au745c.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au745d.jpg]

Dioptase crystals to 1.3cm on clear Quartz crystals. The Dioptase crystals are well separated on matrix and in excellent condition.

AU752 - Dioptase on Quartz $ 120
 N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.2 cm


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Dioptase on Quartz from N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au752a.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au752b.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au752c.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au752d.jpg]

Dioptase crystals to 1.3cm on a matrix covered by tiny sparkling Quartz crystals and black Goethite. The Dioptase crystals are lustrous and include a nice double terminated crystal.

AU748 - Dioptase $ 150
 Reneville, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Dioptase from Reneville, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au748a.jpg] Dioptase from Reneville, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au748b.jpg] Dioptase from Reneville, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au748d.jpg] Dioptase from Reneville, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au748e.jpg]

Cluster of solid Dioptase crystals associated with light blue Plancheite and another lighter green mineral, possibly Malachite.

AU747 - Dioptase, Mimetite $ 180
 N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 2 cm


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Dioptase, Mimetite from N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au747a.jpg] Dioptase, Mimetite from N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au747b.jpg] Dioptase, Mimetite from N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au747c.jpg] Dioptase, Mimetite from N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au747d.jpg]

Sparkling green Dioptase crystals and yellow Mimetite crystals on matrix. Good bright crystals.

AU755 - Hemimorphite $ 90
 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
cabinet - 10 x 6 x 2.5 cm


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Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au755a.jpg] Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au755b.jpg] Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au755d.jpg] Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au755e.jpg]

Sparkling white Hemimorphite crystals without matrix. Excellent chunky, undamaged crystals. Good sized specimen.

AU756 - Smithsonite $ 250
 Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 2.5 cm


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Smithsonite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au756a.jpg] Smithsonite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au756b.jpg] Smithsonite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au756d.jpg]

Thick layers of sparkling blue translucent Smithsonite. The top surface sparkles and the color is just gorgeous.

AU735 - Hemimorphite $ 120
 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au735a.jpg] Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au735b.jpg] Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au735e.jpg]

Sparkling sky blue Hemimorphite on matrix. The top surface sparkles and the color is just gorgeous. Mound shaped specimen with good Hemimorphite all around.

AU869 - Mimetite var. Campylite on Quartz $ 2000
 Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


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Mimetite var. Campylite on Quartz from Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England [db_pics/pics/au869a.jpg] Mimetite var. Campylite on Quartz from Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England [db_pics/pics/au869b.jpg] Mimetite var. Campylite on Quartz from Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England [db_pics/pics/au869c.jpg] Mimetite var. Campylite on Quartz from Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England [db_pics/pics/au869d.jpg]

Four crystals of Mimetite var. Campylite on a terminated Quartz crystal. The Campylite reach 1cm in size and have a deep orange color. Uncommmon to find these on Quartz crystals making a superb thumbnail!

AU871 - Zincolivenite $ 2500
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Zincolivenite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au871a.jpg] Zincolivenite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au871b.jpg] Zincolivenite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au871c.jpg] Zincolivenite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au871d.jpg]

Deep green fan-shaped crystal groups of Zincolivenite from a recent find at the Milpillas Mine. There were a few styles found, one of which were toothy clusters like these, reminiscent of Tsumeb. There is also an unidentified light green mineral present.

AU657 - Prehnite $ 450
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au657a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au657b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au657c.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au657e.jpg]

Extraordinary specimen of crystallized Prehnite from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Two interconnected spherical clusters of larege translucent to transparent yellow crystals. Complete all around floater and one of the better examples I've seen from the locality.

AU659 - Quartz with inclusions $ 180
 Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Quartz with inclusions from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au659a.jpg] Quartz with inclusions from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au659b.jpg] Quartz with inclusions from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au659c.jpg] Quartz with inclusions from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au659d.jpg]

Transparent single Quartz crystals with inclusions of what are possibly Laumantite. Ex. Cal Graeber Quartz collection number Q-280.

AU874 - Amethyst 'barbell' Scepter $ 500
 Chibuku Mine, Chiredzi mining district, Masvingo, Zimbabwe
cabinet - 10 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Amethyst 'barbell' Scepter from Chibuku Mine, Chiredzi mining district, Masvingo, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/au874a.jpg] Amethyst 'barbell' Scepter from Chibuku Mine, Chiredzi mining district, Masvingo, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/au874b.jpg] Amethyst 'barbell' Scepter from Chibuku Mine, Chiredzi mining district, Masvingo, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/au874c.jpg] Amethyst 'barbell' Scepter from Chibuku Mine, Chiredzi mining district, Masvingo, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/au874d.jpg]

Colorless Quartz crystal with Amethyst and Smoky scepters on each end forming what are called 'barbell' scepters. The larger end is complete all around, highly transparent with excellent color. The smaller end has a point of contact on the backside.

AU666 - Dioptase $ 150
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 2 cm


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Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au666a.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au666c.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au666d.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au666e.jpg]

Thumbnail-sized Tsumeb Dioptase specimen. A classic with big green Dioptase crystals over a layer of white Calcite. The Dioptase reach 1.5cm in size.
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61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144
145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156
157 158 159

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