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AF546 - Acanthite $ 250
Imiter Mine, Atlas Mtns., Morocco
miniature - 3.2 x 2.3 x 2.2 cm


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Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Atlas Mtns., Morocco [db_pics/pics/AF546a.jpg] Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Atlas Mtns., Morocco [db_pics/pics/AF546b.jpg] Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Atlas Mtns., Morocco [db_pics/pics/AF546c.jpg]

Sharp octahedral crystals to 13mm on edge, 3.2 x 2.3 x 2.2 cm.


AF106 - Silver on Acanthite $ 750
Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Silver on Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af106a.jpg] Silver on Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af106b.jpg] Silver on Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af106c.jpg] Silver on Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af106d.jpg]

Thick, curving, ropey Silver wires protruding out from all sides of a group of Acanthite crystals. This is a natural specimen purchased from the initial finds and one of few that were available. Excellent thumbnail!


NA317 - Amethyst $ 350
Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 4 x 4 cm


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Amethyst from Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/na317aa.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/na317bb.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/na317c.jpg]

"V" group of Amethyst on matrix, crystal on left a scepter, 5 x 4 x 4 cm.


A910 - Epidote on Quartz $ 600
Meigu, Sichuan Prov., China
large cabinet - 18 x 15 x 14 cm


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Epidote on Quartz from Meigu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/a910a.jpg] Epidote on Quartz from Meigu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/a910b.jpg] Epidote on Quartz from Meigu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/a910c.jpg] Epidote on Quartz from Meigu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/a910d.jpg]

Large and aesthetic specimen of Epidote crystals on a cluster of large Quartz crystals. The highlight of the specimen is the 10.5cm doubly terminated Quartz crystal set perfectly in the center of surrounding Quartz crystals, as if being held in an hand. There are a couple of tiny trivial nicks, otherwise all crystals complete and undamaged. It's even recrystallized all along the bottom.


AF492 - Acanthite $ 350
Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af492a.jpg] Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af492b.jpg] Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af492c.jpg]

Large, well formed Acanthite with individual crystals to 2cm. Complete all around with small wire of Silver in areas, size 4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm.


AF498 - Acanthite $ 300
Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco
miniature - 3.6 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af498a.jpg] Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af498b.jpg] Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af498c.jpg]

Sculptural specimen of Acanthite crystals with individual crystals to 1.5cm. Bright with better luster than most from this find and also has an aesthetic shape.


AF499 - Acanthite $ 150
Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco
thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af499a.jpg] Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af499b.jpg] Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af499c.jpg]

Well formed Acanthite crystals with individuals to 1.3cm. Complete all around. Good silvery luster.


NA806 - Amethyst $ 800
Hacienda del Solar Mine, Taxco, Mexico
large cabinet - 16 x 10 x 8 cm


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Amethyst from Hacienda del Solar Mine, Taxco, Mexico [db_pics/pics/na806a.jpg] Amethyst from Hacienda del Solar Mine, Taxco, Mexico [db_pics/pics/na806b.jpg] Amethyst from Hacienda del Solar Mine, Taxco, Mexico [db_pics/pics/na806c.jpg]

Beautiful large cabinet sized specimen covered with light purple Amethyst crystals.  This is a wonderful high quality piece with a classic Mexcian Amethyst look to it.


AF485 - Demantoid Garnet on Quartz $ 550
Erongo Mountains, Namibia
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Demantoid Garnet on Quartz from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/af485a.jpg] Demantoid Garnet on Quartz from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/af485b.jpg] Demantoid Garnet on Quartz from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/af485c.jpg] Demantoid Garnet on Quartz from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/AF485.mp4]

Four sharp, gem quality Demantoid crystals on cluster of Quartz crystals. This was etched out of Calcite. Size 3.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm.


A276 - Clinozoisite $ 300
Tormiq, Skardu Dist., Pakistan
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.5 x 1 cm


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Clinozoisite from Tormiq, Skardu Dist., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a276a.jpg] Clinozoisite from Tormiq, Skardu Dist., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a276b.jpg]

Tabular gem Clinozoisite from Tormiq Valley in Pakistan.  A complete all around glassy and gemmy single crystal of high quality.


A281 - Peridot $ 400
Sapat Valley, Mansehra, NWFP, Pakistan
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.4 x 1.5 cm


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Peridot from Sapat Valley, Mansehra, NWFP, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a281a.jpg] Peridot from Sapat Valley, Mansehra, NWFP, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a281b.jpg] Peridot from Sapat Valley, Mansehra, NWFP, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a281c.jpg]

Single Peridot crystal with good green color and transparency. Complete all around. Good Peridot crystals such as this have crisp, sharp edges versus the more commonly seen crystals with rounded edged.


A251 - Quartz on Ferberite $ 300
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Hunan Prov., China
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 3 cm


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Quartz on Ferberite from Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Hunan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/a251a.jpg] Quartz on Ferberite from Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Hunan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/a251b.jpg] Quartz on Ferberite from Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Hunan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/a251c.jpg] Quartz on Ferberite from Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Hunan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/a251d.jpg]

Clear Quartz crystals on a large, well formed Ferberite crystal. Classic Yaogangxian piece, 7 x 6 x 3 cm.


AF431 - Azurite $ 200
Bou Bekker Mine, Toussit District, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco
miniature - 3.7 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm


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Azurite from Bou Bekker Mine, Toussit District, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af431a.jpg] Azurite from Bou Bekker Mine, Toussit District, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af431b.jpg] Azurite from Bou Bekker Mine, Toussit District, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af431c.jpg]

Cluster of Azurite crystals from a find at the Bou Bekker Mine made several years ago.  The Azurite has large, well defined individual crystals that spray out in different directions. A floater cluster with no damage, fine quality.


AF433 - Azurite $ 200
Bou Bekker Mine, Toussit District, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco
thumbnail - 2.9 x 2.8 x 2 cm


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Azurite from Bou Bekker Mine, Toussit District, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af433a.jpg] Azurite from Bou Bekker Mine, Toussit District, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af433b.jpg] Azurite from Bou Bekker Mine, Toussit District, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/af433c.jpg]

Thick, blocky deep blue Azurite crystals from the Bou Bekker Mine.  A complete all around, undamaged floater cluster. This is one of the best I've seen from this find.


D366 - Zircon $ 120
Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.1 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm


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Zircon from Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D366a.jpg] Zircon from Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D366b.jpg] Zircon from Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D366c.jpg]

Single gemmy Zircon crystal with a nice wine red to red brown coloration. Complete all around and undamaged except for some slight edge chipping. Smooth, flat crystal faces on the termination with surface growth patterns on the prism faces, which is common with these crystals.

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