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B751 - Cinnabar $ 450 Tongren, Guizhou Province, China miniature - 4.8 x 4 x 3.5 cm ![Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/b751a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b751a.jpg)
![Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/b751b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b751b.jpg)
![Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/b751c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b751c.jpg)
A splendid deep red, double-terminated Cinnabar crystal set in a well proportioned matrix covered by Dolomite crystals. The cinnabar crystal is 1.8cm long. There are areas of stepped growth on the front faces, but not damage.
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.
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