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B758 - Calcite $ 250 Boron, California miniature - 3.5 x 2.2 x 1.7 cm ![Calcite from Boron, California [db_pics/pics/b758a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b758a.jpg)
![Calcite from Boron, California [db_pics/pics/b758b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b758b.jpg)
![Calcite from Boron, California [db_pics/pics/b758c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b758c.jpg)
Unusual stalactitic formation of golden Calcite from a locality more known for it's variety of Borate minerals. The main cylindical formation is 2.1 x 1.5 cm in size attached to the main stalactite. Translucent, undamaged, with vertical striations.
B769 - Ludlamite $ 400 Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA small cabinet - 5.3 x 4 x 2.6 cm ![Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/b769a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b769a.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/b769b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b769b.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/b769c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b769c.jpg)
Hard to find old Ludlamite specimen from the classic USA locality. Crystals to over 1cm present in a Quartz lined vug.
B770 - Hutchinsonite with Orpiment $ 650 Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru cabinet - 10 x 9 x 8 cm ![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/b770a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b770a.jpg)
![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/b770b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b770b.jpg)
![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/b770c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b770c.jpg)
Large Pyrite rich matrix with botryoidal Orpimnet and red crystals of Hutchinsonite. Hutchinsonite is a rare thallium sulfosalt species and these recently found red crystals are some of the best ever found. Crystals reach 7mm long and contrast nicely against the Orpiment.
TZ511 - Sphalerite $ 300 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.6 x 1.0 cm ![Sphalerite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz511a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz511a.jpg)
![Sphalerite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz511b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz511b.jpg)
![Sphalerite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz511c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz511c.jpg)
![Sphalerite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz511d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz511d.jpg)
An exceptional Sphalerite and/or possibly Wurtzite thumbnail. This light red orange color is not common and most are darker.
TZ517 - Scapolite $ 120 Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.6 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm ![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz517a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz517a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz517b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz517b.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz517c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz517c.jpg)
Gemmy single crystal in perfect condition.
TZ518 - Tanzanite $ 900 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.5 x 0.6 cm ![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz518a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz518a.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz518b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz518b.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz518c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz518c.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz518d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz518d.jpg)
Bi-colored Tanzanite crystal with superb glassy luster. There are a couple tiny nicks on the lower sides, but overall in great condition and complete all around.
B801 - Azurite with Malachite $ 400 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico small cabinet - 7 x 4.2 x 4 cm ![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b801a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b801a.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b801b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b801b.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b801c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b801c.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b801d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b801d.jpg)
Sprays of chisel shaped Azurite crystals spraying out from a white matrix. A few spheres of Malachite add color. The Azurite is a deeper navy blue than the photos indicate.
B802 - Helvite with Calcite $ 450 Huangangliang, Inner Mongolia, China small cabinet - 6 x 3.3 x 2.2 cm ![Helvite with Calcite from Huangangliang, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/b802a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b802a.jpg)
![Helvite with Calcite from Huangangliang, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/b802b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b802b.jpg)
![Helvite with Calcite from Huangangliang, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/b802c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b802c.jpg)
Fine quality cluster of Helvite with attached translucent white Calcite crystals. Nearly undamaged but with a tips missing at the very ends of a few Helvite crystals, really only noticable when magnified. Nice composition to the specimen and very showy.
B803 - Azurite $ 450 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 4.5 cm ![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b803a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b803a.jpg)
![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b803b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b803b.jpg)
![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b803c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b803c.jpg)
![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b803d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b803d.jpg)
A thick 4cm Azurite crystal or crystal group on matrix with a couple of more prismatic crystals below the main crystal. There is also Cerussite and Mimetite present. Great color to the Azurite, not dark but a bright blue.
B807 - Malachite $ 150 Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm ![Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona [db_pics/pics/b807a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b807a.jpg)
![Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona [db_pics/pics/b807b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b807b.jpg)
Cup-shaped formation of botryoidal Malachite. No matrix, in great condition.
B814 - Fluorite casts on Amethyst $ 350 Southern Africa small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm ![Fluorite casts on Amethyst from Southern Africa [db_pics/pics/b814a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b814a.jpg)
![Fluorite casts on Amethyst from Southern Africa [db_pics/pics/b814b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b814b.jpg)
![Fluorite casts on Amethyst from Southern Africa [db_pics/pics/b814c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b814c.jpg)
White Quartz cast after Fluorite intergrown with Amethyst. Ex. Irv Brown collection.
B818 - Fluorite over Tourmaline $ 350 Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan miniature - 3.7 x 3 x 3 cm ![Fluorite over Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b818a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b818a.jpg)
![Fluorite over Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b818b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b818b.jpg)
![Fluorite over Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b818c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b818c.jpg)
![Fluorite over Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/B818.mp4]](db_pics/pics/m/B818.jpg)
Single Fluorite crystal that has overgrown a single Tourmaline crystal. The bas of the Tourmaline can be seen at the bottom, along with a small amount of Albite. Great color!
B820 - Tremolite $ 180 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.5 x 0.4 cm ![Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b820a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b820a.jpg)
![Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b820b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b820b.jpg)
![Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b820c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b820c.jpg)
Terminated single crystal with brilliant deep green coloration. Most are mere shards and terminated crystals are much less common.
B836 - Volkovskite $ 500 Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England small cabinet - 6.4 x 4 x 3 cm ![Volkovskite from Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England [db_pics/pics/b836a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b836a.jpg)
![Volkovskite from Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England [db_pics/pics/b836b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b836b.jpg)
![Volkovskite from Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England [db_pics/pics/b836c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b836c.jpg)
Intergrown crystal groups of rare Volkovskite. This recent find of Volkovskite set the world standard for the species. They were found as a biproduct of mining for potash, and because the Volkovskite damages mine machinery, the area where it was found is now avoided and it is unclear if anymore will be recovered.
B837 - Volkovskite $ 350 Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 1.1 cm ![Volkovskite from Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England [db_pics/pics/b837a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b837a.jpg)
![Volkovskite from Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England [db_pics/pics/b837b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b837b.jpg)
Large, distinct crystals of rare Volkovskite. This recent find of Volkovskite set the world standard for the species. They were found as a biproduct of mining for potash, and because the Volkovskite damages mine machinery, the area where it was found is now avoided and it is unclear if anymore will be recovered.
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