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J611 - Pyrargyrite with Pyrite $ 200 Uchuchacua Mine, Peru small cabinet - 5.5 x 5.2 x 5.0 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rich Pyrargyrite specimen with numerous clusters of well-defined crystals scattered throughout the sulfide matrix. Other species in association include Pyrite, Quartz, and Calcite.
J249 - Spinel $ 125 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.1 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Complete octahedral red Spinel crystal with good color. Chipping on two corners. Rich gemmy areas within, especially the tip.
J528 - Brucite (R) $ 600 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan cabinet - 13.8 x 7.8 x 4.0 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large, solid radial groups of yellow Brucite on matrix. the large crystal group is impressive and 10cm wide. There is a thin layer of Brucite over the matrix upon which the larger crystal group grew and unfortunately it broke off this thin layer during shipment from Pakistan and has been professionally reattached. It is an exceptionally showy example from the find that has produced best of species. This is an uncommon example well crystallized all around, characteristic of open pocket growth and not growth in tight, contacted seams as are most. Translucent, thick and sturdy.
J622 - Brucite $ 240 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan small cabinet - 7.0 x 5.0 x 2.7 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Large, solid 'pinwheel' radial mass of yellow Brucite on matrix. This is an uncommon example well crystallized all around, characteristic of open pocket growth and not growth in tight, contacted seams as are most. Translucent and thick with no damage.
J620 - Brucite $ 550 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan small cabinet - 7.2 x 6.5 x 3.9 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Large, solid radial mass of yellow Brucite on matrix. Superb, complete 'pinwheel' on matrix that displays wonderfully. This is an uncommon example well crystallized all around, characteristic of open pocket growth and not growth in tight, contacted seams as are most. Translucent, thick and sturdy. Undamaged.
J623 - Brucite $ 300 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan miniature - 4.0 x 3.9 x 1.8 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large, solid radial mass of yellow Brucite on a small speck of matrix. The specimen is solid Brucite well crystallized all around and undamaged. It's a 360 degree 'pinwheel' formation on a small amount of matrix. This example is nearly a floater because the matrix is partially covered by a thin layer of lighter colored Brucite. It is translucent, thick and sturdy, and undamaged.
J762 - Dioptase $ 1250 Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo small cabinet - 8.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Slightly cup-shaped formation of solid Diptase. One side shows nothing but bright, lustrous Dioptase crystals with occasional tiny yellow Wulfenites. The other side shows cup-shaped formations of Dioptase, Dioptase crytals, and about 30% coverage of a lighter green mineral with a form of small apple-green translucent globules. This one has both a flashy, showy display side and another side that's interesting under the loupe.
J766 - Dioptase $ 450 Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 2.3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Dense coverage of Dioptase crystals over a rock matrix. There is an unusual dome-shaped structure in one area, 2.2cm wide, of solid Dioptase crystals There are 3 generations of Dioptase crystals comprising the dome-shaped structure.
J768 - Dioptase with Wulfenite $ 600 Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bright and lustrous Dioptase crystals on a tan rock matrix. This specimen has interesting crystallization with somewhat wheat-sheaf formations of Dioptase intermixed with small yellow Wulfenite crystals. Saw cut on base.
J894 - Quartz with inclusions $ 250 Madan, Bulgaria miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 2 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This is an interesting Quartz specimen I found in a parcel of Galena, Pyrite, Sphalerite and other Bulgarian minerals. It's a complete and undamaged cluster of parallel grown, double-terminated Quartz crystals with a variety of different included and attached minerals including Galena, Chalcopyrite, and Realgar. Pristine and perfect, a gem of a specimen.
J895 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 380 Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia miniature - 4.5 x 2 x 2.0 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Quartz scepter from a 2017 find, and one of the best I saw. The scepter head has both smokey and amethyst coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete all around. Withthe exception of two tiny crystals sticking into the side, the specimen is entirely undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen.
J892 - Stilbite on Quartz over Calcite $ 600 Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India cabinet - 10 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Laterally compressed translucent white Calcite crystal completely covered by a layer of sugary Quartz crystals, with attached double-terminated pink Stilbite crystals to 3.5cm. Unusual specimen that is reminiscent of Steve Smale's specimen known as 'The Cricket Bat' (see page 117 of the Smale Collection book). One tiny Stilbite crystal is incomplete, otherwise undamaged, with the Stilbite only on one side. Only the second one like it I've seen.
J898 - Cassiterite $ 300 Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 2 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Quartz rich matrix covered almost entirely on one side by thick lustrous Cassiterite crystals and small Pyrite crystals. Nearly a complete floater specimen with the Cassiterite wrapping around the edges to a mostly Quartz and Pyrite covered backside. No damage.
J773 - Hutchinsonite with Pyrite $ 275 Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru small cabinet - 5.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Pyrite and red crystals of Hutchinsonite on matrix. Hutchinsonite is a rare thallium sulfosalt species and these recently found red crystals are some of the best ever found. Crystals reach 5mm long and contrast nicely with the Pyrite.
J808 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 150 Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania thumbnail - 1 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Gemmy single Chrome Tourmaline crystal, which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Intense, saturated green color. Undamaged, complete crystal.
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