Selected Specimens

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T752 - Cuprite on Malachite $ 450 (=~ ¥ 66769)
Ongonja Mine, Seeis, Namibia
miniature - 3.9 x 3 x 2.7 cm


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Cuprite on Malachite from Ongonja Mine, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t752a.jpg] Cuprite on Malachite from Ongonja Mine, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t752b.jpg] Cuprite on Malachite from Ongonja Mine, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t752c.jpg] Cuprite on Malachite from Ongonja Mine, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t752d.jpg] Cuprite on Malachite from Ongonja Mine, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/T752.mp4]

Highly aesthetic specimen of a large single crystal of Malachite with attached octahedra of Cuprite. The Malachite has spherical indentations on the front and backside with a broad, flat termination. The locality is believed to be Ongonja, but it is possible it could be Katanga. Undamaged.


T763 - Aquamarine $ 900 (=~ ¥ 133538)
Skardu District, Pakistan
miniature - 4.3 x 2.5 x 2 cm
ex.  Irv Brown


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Aquamarine from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t763a.jpg] Aquamarine from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t763b.jpg] Aquamarine from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t763c.jpg] Aquamarine from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t763d.jpg] Aquamarine from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/T763.mp4]

Glassy and gemmy etched Aquamarine crystal. Natural processes in the pegmatite have partially dissolved the crystal leaving this fully crystallized, undamaged gem with oustanding form.


T768 - Malachite after Azurite, Azurite $ 750 (=~ ¥ 111281)
Ajo, Arizona, USA
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm
ex.  Irv Brown


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Malachite after Azurite, Azurite from Ajo, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/t768a.jpg] Malachite after Azurite, Azurite from Ajo, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/t768b.jpg] Malachite after Azurite, Azurite from Ajo, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/t768c.jpg] Malachite after Azurite, Azurite from Ajo, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/T768.mp4]

Two larger velvety crystals of green Malchite after Azurite crystals on matrix with blue Azurite crystals.  The Azurite crystals are located both on the matrix and on the pseudomorphs. Fine and undamaged, an excellent Ajo specimen.


T793 - Tourmaline $ 300 (=~ ¥ 44513)
Afghanistan
miniature - 3.5 x 1 x 0.7 cm
ex.  Irv Brown


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Tourmaline from Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t793a.jpg] Tourmaline from Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t793b.jpg]

Single Tourmaline crystal that grades up from medium green to clear to dark green at the termination. Unusual color zoning. Undamaged, with gem zones.


T802 - Legrandite $ 450 (=~ ¥ 66769)
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
thumbnail - 2 x 1.2 x 1 cm


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Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t802a.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t802b.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t802c.jpg]

Bright golden crystal cluster of Legrandite with good terminations across the top, and even the tiny tips at the bottom end are terminated. Great color.


T810 - Copper $ 250 (=~ ¥ 37094)
Santa Rita Mine, New Mexico, USA
cabinet - 11.8 x 6 x 1 cm


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Copper from Santa Rita Mine, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/t810a.jpg] Copper from Santa Rita Mine, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/t810b.jpg] Copper from Santa Rita Mine, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/t810c.jpg] Copper from Santa Rita Mine, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/t810d.jpg]

Flattened cluster of elongated Copper crystals with a good red patina. Good on both sides.


T812 - Wulfenite $ 150 (=~ ¥ 22256)
Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.2 x 0.5 cm


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Wulfenite from Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/t812a.jpg] Wulfenite from Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/t812b.jpg] Wulfenite from Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/t812c.jpg]

Sharp, transparent single Wulfenite crystal from the Rowley Mine.  A small but stunning undamaged gem of a Wulfenite. Great color and luster.


T815 - Aragonite $ 150 (=~ ¥ 22256)
San Luis Obispo, California, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 8 x 7 cm


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Aragonite from San Luis Obispo, California, USA [db_pics/pics/t815a.jpg] Aragonite from San Luis Obispo, California, USA [db_pics/pics/t815b.jpg] Aragonite from San Luis Obispo, California, USA [db_pics/pics/t815c.jpg]

Coral-like formation of Aragonite crystals. The Aragonite grades up from pink at the base to white.


T824 - Dioptase on Shattuckite $ 1500 (=~ ¥ 222563)
Kaokaveld, Namibia
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Dioptase on Shattuckite from Kaokaveld, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t824a.jpg] Dioptase on Shattuckite from Kaokaveld, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t824b.jpg] Dioptase on Shattuckite from Kaokaveld, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t824c.jpg]

Colorful specimen of thick Dioptase cluster on blue Shattuckite. The Dioptase cluster is 2.3cm tall and undamaged.


T827 - Shattuckite over Dioptase over Calcite $ 3000 (=~ ¥ 445126) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 1500 (=~ ¥ 222563)
Tantara Mine, Katanga, Dem. Republic of Congo
cabinet - 9.5 x 6.5 x 6 cm


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Shattuckite over Dioptase over Calcite from Tantara Mine, Katanga, Dem. Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/t827a.jpg] Shattuckite over Dioptase over Calcite from Tantara Mine, Katanga, Dem. Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/t827b.jpg] Shattuckite over Dioptase over Calcite from Tantara Mine, Katanga, Dem. Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/t827c.jpg] Shattuckite over Dioptase over Calcite from Tantara Mine, Katanga, Dem. Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/t827d.jpg] Shattuckite over Dioptase over Calcite from Tantara Mine, Katanga, Dem. Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/t827e.jpg]

Large open vug of blue Shattuckite over Dioptase. The Dioptase formerly covered larger Calcite crystals, which are now gone, only the tips of one or two crystals can be seen on the backside now, however their form is clearly evident from the inside of the vug. The specimen is almost entirely Dioptase and Shattuckite. An unusual feature of this specimen is the light, pearly luster on the surface of the Shattuckite, which is more typically a darker, matte luster. Rare and unusual.


T838 - Halite $ 350 (=~ ¥ 51931)
Wieliczka Mine, Wieliczka, Małopolskie, Poland
small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm


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Halite from Wieliczka Mine, Wieliczka, Małopolskie, Poland [db_pics/pics/t838a.jpg] Halite from Wieliczka Mine, Wieliczka, Małopolskie, Poland [db_pics/pics/t838b.jpg] Halite from Wieliczka Mine, Wieliczka, Małopolskie, Poland [db_pics/pics/t838c.jpg] Halite from Wieliczka Mine, Wieliczka, Małopolskie, Poland [db_pics/pics/t838d.jpg]

Undamaged cluster of clear Halite crystals from the famous and long closed Wieliczka Mine. A floater, complete all around with no points of contact. Individual cubes reach 3cm on edge.


T847 - Dravite $ 750 (=~ ¥ 111281)
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm


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Dravite from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t847a.jpg] Dravite from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t847b.jpg] Dravite from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t847c.jpg]

New 2017, limited production from the Commander Mine. These crystals are solid green and not bi-colors like last year. However the green is very rich and bright. A gemmy complete crystal that weighs 9.7 grams.


T850 - Dravite $ 750 (=~ ¥ 111281)
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm


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Dravite from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t850a.jpg] Dravite from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t850b.jpg]

New 2017, limited production from the Commander Mine. These crystals are solid green and not bi-colors like last year. However the green is very rich and bright. Slight edge chipping otherwise complete and undamaged. A gemmy complete crystal that weighs 5.7 grams.


T863 - Quartz $ 250 (=~ ¥ 37094)
Orange River, Namibia
miniature - 4.7 x 3.2 x 2 cm


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Quartz from Orange River, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t863a.jpg] Quartz from Orange River, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t863b.jpg] Quartz from Orange River, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t863c.jpg]

Undamaged cluster of red Hematite included Quartz crystals. Good luster.


T869 - Quartz on Hematite $ 800 (=~ ¥ 118700)
Cleator Moor, Cumberland, England
small cabinet - 8.5 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm


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Quartz on Hematite from Cleator Moor, Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/t869a.jpg] Quartz on Hematite from Cleator Moor, Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/t869b.jpg] Quartz on Hematite from Cleator Moor, Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/t869c.jpg]

Fine example of double terminated 'Beta Quartz' on Hematite crystals. A UK classic that is undamaged except for a couple places along the edges where it broke away from the host rock. The Quartz crystals are glassy and lustrous and, along with the bright metallic Hematite, give off lots of sparkle. A fine example out of an old collection.

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37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
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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
157 158 159 160 161

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