Selected Specimens

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C643 - Calcite $ 600
 Dal'Negorsk, Russia
cabinet - 10 x 9 x 8 cm


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Calcite from Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/c643a.jpg] Calcite from Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/c643b.jpg] Calcite from Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/c643c.jpg] Calcite from Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/c643d.jpg]

Radial starburst formation of Calcite crystals atop a green (Chlorite?) and Calcite rich matrix. The individual Calcite spires are about 3cm long and have hundreds of shimmering crystal faces. Undamaged.

C647 - Azurite with Malachite $ 650
 Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 2 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm


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Azurite with Malachite from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c647a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c647b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c647c.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c647d.jpg]

Superb thoumbnail of lustrous intergrown Bisbee Azurite crystals. A complete undamaged floater, well crystallized all around. Historic, fine specimen. Ex. Jon Sigerman collection.

C657 - Tourmaline $ 250
 Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan
miniature - 3.6 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm


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Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c657a.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c657b.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c657c.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c657d.jpg]

Double-terminated Tourmaline crystal. The flat termination end is a transparent green, and the more pyramidal termination end is yellow, an uncommon color for Tourmaline.

SM751 - Prehnite $ 240
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4.4 x 3.2 x 2.0 cm


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Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SM751a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SM751b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SM751c.jpg]

Thick cluster of curved blue Prehnite crystals in the rough shape of a 'rosette' on a contrasting Quartz covered black Graphite matrix. The color of the blue changes in natural sunlight versus indoor lighting, and gets more deeply colored in the thicker parts.

SM761 - Brucite $ 200
 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 9.0 x 7.0 x 3.3 cm


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Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM761a.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM761b.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM761c.jpg]

Large, solid radial masses of rich lemon-yellow color Brucite on minor matrix. Large, fine specimen. Though not the brightest lemon yellow, it is translucent, thick and sturdy.

SM782 - Natrolite $ 160
 Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada
thumbnail - 2.6 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm


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Natrolite from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada [db_pics/pics/SM782a.jpg] Natrolite from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada [db_pics/pics/SM782b.jpg] Natrolite from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada [db_pics/pics/SM782c.jpg]

A single, sharply terminated Natrolite crystal with internal gemmy areas. This crystal shows no damage other than contact on the bottom where separated from matrix. Exceptional example from the locality. Ex. Charlie Key.

TR1 - Mangano Calcite $ 350
 Romania
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 5 cm


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Mangano Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR1a.jpg] Mangano Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR1b.jpg] Mangano Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR1c.jpg] Mangano Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR1d.jpg] Mangano Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR1e.jpg] Mangano Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR1f.jpg]

Shimmering pink crystal of ManganoCalcite on a matrix of Quartz crystals and Pyrite. The crystal terminates into multiple spikey points. Undamaged.

TR2 - Calcite $ 280
 Romania
small cabinet - 6 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR2a.jpg] Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR2b.jpg] Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR2c.jpg] Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR2d.jpg] Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR2e.jpg]

Hollow Calcite cast that is covered by spikey Calcite crystals and has Calcite crystals lining the inside of the hollow area. Undamaged.

TR3 - Calcite $ 480
 Romania
small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 3 cm


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Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR3a.jpg] Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR3b.jpg] Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR3c.jpg] Calcite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR3d.jpg]

Stunning starburst spray of Calcite crystals atop a matrix of Galena, Sphalerite, and Pyrite. The tan Calcite crystals are sprinkled wtih white, disc-shaped Calcite crystals. A stunner, undamaged.

TR4 - Mangano Calcite with Quartz $ 350
 Romania
small cabinet - 7.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Mangano Calcite with Quartz from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR4a.jpg] Mangano Calcite with Quartz from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR4b.jpg] Mangano Calcite with Quartz from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR4c.jpg] Mangano Calcite with Quartz from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR4d.jpg] Mangano Calcite with Quartz from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR4e.jpg]

Pink ManganoCalcite with white Quartz crystals and Pyrite. Undamaged.

TR5 - Calcite on Siderite $ 450
 Romania
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Calcite on Siderite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR5a.jpg] Calcite on Siderite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR5b.jpg] Calcite on Siderite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR5c.jpg] Calcite on Siderite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR5d.jpg]

Elegant, wavy white Calcite crystals on a matrix of Siderite over Sphalerite. Highly aesthetic and undamaged.

TR7 - Quartz with Chalcopyrite $ 350
 Romania
small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Quartz with Chalcopyrite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR7a.jpg] Quartz with Chalcopyrite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR7b.jpg] Quartz with Chalcopyrite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR7c.jpg] Quartz with Chalcopyrite from Romania [db_pics/pics/TR7d.jpg]

Quartz crystals atop Chalcopyrite crystals with the entire backside covered by small white Calcite crystals. Clean and undamaged.

TR8 - Stilbite on Quartz $ 350
 Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Stilbite on Quartz from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/TR8a.jpg] Stilbite on Quartz from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/TR8b.jpg] Stilbite on Quartz from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/TR8c.jpg] Stilbite on Quartz from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/TR8d.jpg]

Double-terminated group of peach-colored Stilbite, 6.5cm wide, on sparkling Quartz. Clean and undamaged.

TR10 - Calcite $ 450
 Turt Mine, Romania
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Calcite from Turt Mine, Romania [db_pics/pics/TR10a.jpg] Calcite from Turt Mine, Romania [db_pics/pics/TR10b.jpg] Calcite from Turt Mine, Romania [db_pics/pics/TR10c.jpg]

Stunning specimen of a 'flower' of white Calcite atop a stalk of tan Calcite. Well crystallized all around and undamaged. Can't say enough about how pretty this one is.

TR12 - Anapaite in Shell $ 200
 Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 3 cm


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Anapaite in Shell from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/TR12a.jpg] Anapaite in Shell from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/TR12b.jpg] Anapaite in Shell from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/TR12c.jpg]

Translucent green crystals of Anapaite in a fossil bivalve. Excellent color on this one. No longer being found.
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