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T895 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 450 Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.4 x 1 x 0.9 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t895a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t895a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t895b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t895b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green at the base. Fantastic color and mostly gem quality with just a few interanl veils. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 2.3 grams.
T898 - Dravite $ 480 Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania small cabinet - 5.5 x 2.7 x 1.5 cm ![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t898a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t898a.jpg)
![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t898b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t898b.jpg)
![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t898c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t898c.jpg)
![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t898d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t898d.jpg)
Parallel, intergrown Dravite crystals. The crystals are dark and grade up to a clear zone followed by bright blue caps. Unlike most, the dark zone on these crystals are mostly transparent (see backlit photos). Hand picked from hundreds for quality.
T902 - Whiteite Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm ![Whiteite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/t902a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t902a.jpg)
![Whiteite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/t902b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t902b.jpg)
![Whiteite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/t902c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t902c.jpg)
Large, double-terminated single crystal with associated Quartz crystals. Undamaged, better than photos!
T906 - Bastnasite $ 350 Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan thumbnail - 3.0 x 2 x 1.2 cm ![Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t906a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t906a.jpg)
![Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t906b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t906b.jpg)
![Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t906c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t906c.jpg)
![Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t906d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t906d.jpg)
Well formed, complete single translucent yellow/brown Basnasite crystal. There is a small notch on the bottom where it was attached to another crystal. Undamaged and good on both sides.
T912 - Diamond $ 325 Zimbabwe thumbnail - 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.1 cm ![Diamond from Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/t912a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t912a.jpg)
![Diamond from Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/t912b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t912b.jpg)
Polished slice of a Diamond crystal showing color zoning. For further information, read the article titled 'Optically-zoned (Star) Diamonds from Zimbabwe' in the March-April 2014 issue of Rocks and Minerals magazine.
T913 - Diamond $ 300 Zimbabwe thumbnail - 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.1 cm ![Diamond from Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/t913a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t913a.jpg)
![Diamond from Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/t913b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t913b.jpg)
Polished slice of a Diamond crystal showing color zoning. For further information, read the article titled 'Optically-zoned (Star) Diamonds from Zimbabwe' in the March-April 2014 issue of Rocks and Minerals magazine.
T916 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 225 Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia miniature - 4.1 x 2 x 1.6 cm ![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t916a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t916a.jpg)
![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t916b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t916b.jpg)
Double terminated Quartz scepter from a 2017 find. The scepter head has both smokey and amethyst coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete all around. There is a chip along one termination edge, otherwise undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen. One of the larger more colorful crystals in the lot.
T917 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 220 Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia miniature - 3.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm ![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t917a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t917a.jpg)
![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t917b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t917b.jpg)
![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t917c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t917c.jpg)
Parallel growth, double terminated Quartz scepters from a 2017 find. The scepter heads have both smokey and amethyst coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete and undamaged though with slight etching or interferred growth in a few areas. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen.
T919 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 200 Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia thumbnail - 2.9 x 1.3 x 1 cm ![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t919a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t919a.jpg)
![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t919b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t919b.jpg)
Double terminated Quartz scepter from a 2017 find. The scepter head has smokey coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete and undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen.
T920 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 200 Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm ![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t920a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t920a.jpg)
![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t920b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t920b.jpg)
Double terminated Quartz scepter from a 2017 find. The scepter head has both smokey and amethyst coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete and undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen.
T922 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 300 Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia small cabinet - 5.2 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm ![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t922a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t922a.jpg)
![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t922b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t922b.jpg)
![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t922c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t922c.jpg)
Double terminated Quartz scepter from a 2017 find. The scepter head has smokey coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete and undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen. Largest of the lot.
T923 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 280 Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia miniature - 4 x 2 x 2 cm ![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t923a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t923a.jpg)
![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t923b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t923b.jpg)
Double terminated Quartz scepter from a 2017 find. The scepter head has smokey coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete and undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen.
T924 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 200 Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia miniature - 3.5 x 1.4 x 1.1 cm ![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t924a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t924a.jpg)
![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t924b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t924b.jpg)
Double terminated Quartz scepter from a 2017 find. The scepter head has smokey coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete and undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen.
T927 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 250 Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia thumbnail - 3.1 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm ![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t927a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t927a.jpg)
![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t927b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t927b.jpg)
![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t927c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t927c.jpg)
Double terminated Quartz scepter from a 2017 find. The scepter head has both smokey and amethyst coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete and undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen.
T928 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 220 Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia miniature - 3.6 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm ![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t928a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t928a.jpg)
![Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t928b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t928b.jpg)
Double terminated Quartz scepter from a 2017 find. The scepter head has both smokey and amethyst coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete and undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen.
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