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AR66 - Cobaltian Calcite $ 400 Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, Congo (DRC) miniature - 3.7 x 3.5 x 2.3 cm ![Cobaltian Calcite from Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/AR66a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/AR66a.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/AR66b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/AR66b.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/AR66c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/AR66c.jpg)
Rich pink color Cobaltian Calcite crystals to 15mm in size. Although there are a couple bruised crystals, this is a high quality Cobaltian Calcite with bright color and translucent to transparent crystals.
J121 - Prehnite $ 150 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.3 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J121a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J121a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J121b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J121b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J121c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J121c.jpg)
Well crystallized Prehnite from recent finds at the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Highly translucent with a greenish yellow color. Spherical form with quality large crystals. These recent Prehnites are the best ever found at the locality.
J122 - Prehnite $ 180 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.0 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J122a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J122a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J122b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J122b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J122c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J122c.jpg)
Well crystallized Prehnite from recent finds at the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Highly translucent with a greenish yellow color. Undamaged large crystals with Graphite attached on the backside. These recent Prehnites are the best ever found at the locality.
J42 - Cuprite with Copper $ 300 Chino Mine, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA cabinet - 11.5 x 6.6 x 4.6 cm ![Cuprite with Copper from Chino Mine, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/J42a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J42a.jpg)
![Cuprite with Copper from Chino Mine, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/J42b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J42b.jpg)
![Cuprite with Copper from Chino Mine, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/J42c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J42c.jpg)
![Cuprite with Copper from Chino Mine, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/J42d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J42d.jpg)
![Cuprite with Copper from Chino Mine, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/J42e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J42e.jpg)
An old-time specimen of deep red color Cuprite crystals and bronze color native Copper crystals. A bit of white color brecciated Quartz matrix still remains. Weight is just under 1lb at 14.1oz or 399 grams.
J48 - Rhodochrosite $ 260 Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico small cabinet - 5.5 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm ![Rhodochrosite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J48a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J48a.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J48b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J48b.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J48c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J48c.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J48d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J48d.jpg)
A gemmy 'ball' of small Rhodochrosite crystals rests in the center of dark gray matrix. Two other areas also show Rhodochrosite crystals, but the center group is the main point of attraction. When seen with the aid of magnification, you will find dozens of millimeter size clear cubic Fluorite crystals in the matrix areas that host the Rhodochrosite.
J50 - Silver with Acanthite Uchucchacua Mine, Peru miniature - 3.7 x 3.2 x 3.0 cm ![Silver with Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J50a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J50a.jpg)
![Silver with Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J50b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J50b.jpg)
![Silver with Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J50c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J50c.jpg)
![Silver with Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J50d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J50d.jpg)
Silver wires and patches of native Silver with areas of Acanthite rising from a black sulfide rich matrix. Estimated length of the longest Silver wire is about 2cm. There are a number of good wires present. These are no longer being found.
J64 - Axinite $ 220 Butte County, California thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.3 x 2.1 cm ![Axinite from Butte County, California [db_pics/pics/J64a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J64a.jpg)
![Axinite from Butte County, California [db_pics/pics/J64b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J64b.jpg)
![Axinite from Butte County, California [db_pics/pics/J64c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J64c.jpg)
A rare specimen from Butte County in California showing a cluster of bladed, light brown, Axinite crystals. The largest crystal has clear areas and is in very good condition with only a small amount of microscopic chipping. Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), in Minerals of California, notes an occurrence near the Feather River and Yankee Hill areas, but little else is known. Comes mounted in a 1.25-inch perky box with an original old faded label. A true rarity for the California collector and much better than photos.
J71 - Cerussite $ 280 Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China miniature - 4.8 x 3.7 x 1.3 cm ![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J71a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J71a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J71b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J71b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J71c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J71c.jpg)
Unusual candy colored Cerussite of yellow and pink. These Daoping Cerussites are among the most colorful for the species and it appears they are from a one time or limited find from several years ago. The crystal has flat, lustrous front and back faces and highly complex terminatation growth along the edges. Some minor damage to the bottom edges of this specimen.
J72 - Cerussite $ 350 Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China miniature - 4.0 x 3.5 x 1.3 cm ![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J72a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J72a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J72b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J72b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J72c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J72c.jpg)
Unusual candy colored Cerussite of yellow and pink. These Daoping Cerussites are among the most colorful for the species and it appears they are from a one time or limited find from several years ago. The crystal has flat, lustrous front and back faces and highly complex terminatation growth along the edges. The only visible contact on this specimen is minor chipping at the bottom near a small amount of wall matrix. Otherwise, near perfect.
J74 - Cerussite $ 300 Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China miniature - 4.7 x 3.0 x 1.1 cm ![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J74a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J74a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J74b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J74b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J74c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J74c.jpg)
Unusual candy colored Cerussite of yellow and pink. These Daoping Cerussites are among the most colorful for the species and it appears they are from a one time or limited find from several years ago. The crystal has flat, lustrous front and back faces and highly complex terminatation growth along the edges. No visible damage to this specimen.
J75 - Cerussite $ 280 Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China small cabinet - 5.1 x 4.3 x 1.7 cm ![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J75a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J75a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J75b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J75b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J75c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J75c.jpg)
Unusual candy colored Cerussite of yellow and pink. These Daoping Cerussites are among the most colorful for the species and it appears they are from a one time or limited find from several years ago. The crystal group has flat, lustrous front and back faces and highly complex terminatation growth along the edges. It's actually an intergrowth of two crystal groups, one turned slightly to a different angle than the main group. The only visible contact is at the bottom near the remaining small bit of matrix.
J76 - Cerussite $ 240 Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China miniature - 4.5 x 3.0 x 1.3 cm ![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J76a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J76a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J76b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J76b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J76c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J76c.jpg)
Unusual candy colored Cerussite of yellow and pink. These Daoping Cerussites are among the most colorful for the species and it appears they are from a one time or limited find from several years ago. The crystal has flat, lustrous front and back faces and highly complex terminatation growth along the edges. Minor damage to one side of the edge terminations and near the bottom where a small bit of matrix remains.
J77 - Cerussite $ 200 Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China miniature - 4.9 x 2.9 x 2.0 cm ![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J77a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J77a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J77b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J77b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J77c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J77c.jpg)
Unusual candy colored Cerussite of yellow and pink. These Daoping Cerussites are among the most colorful for the species and it appears they are from a one time or limited find from several years ago. The crystal has flat, lustrous front and back faces and highly complex terminatation growth along the edges. Minor damage to some of the bottom edge terminations near the small bit of matrix that remains.
J79 - Cerussite $ 120 Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China thumbnail - 3.0 x 2.6 x 1.0 cm ![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J79a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J79a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J79b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J79b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J79c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J79c.jpg)
Unusual candy colored Cerussite of yellow and pink. These Daoping Cerussites are among the most colorful for the species and it appears they are from a one time or limited find from several years ago. The crystal has flat, lustrous front and back faces and highly complex terminatation growth along the edges. Minor damage to some of the edge terminations.
J81 - Spessartine $ 300 Nani, Loliondo, Arusha Region, Tanzania miniature - 3.3 x 3.2 x 2.4 cm ![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J81a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J81a.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J81b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J81b.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J81c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J81c.jpg)
An equant, complete orange Spessartine with good translucency and areas of internal transparency. This is a complete crystal all around with a few small natural surface pits and minor black inclusions. Rich bright citrus orange coloration throughout with a few gemmy areas. Weighs 151 carats.
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