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MM118 - Hematite with Quartz $ 2500 Big Bertha Mine (Veta Grande Mine), Dome Rock Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm ![Hematite with Quartz from Big Bertha Mine (Veta Grande Mine), Dome Rock Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mm118a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm118a.jpg)
![Hematite with Quartz from Big Bertha Mine (Veta Grande Mine), Dome Rock Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mm118b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm118b.jpg)
![Hematite with Quartz from Big Bertha Mine (Veta Grande Mine), Dome Rock Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mm118c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm118c.jpg)
![Hematite with Quartz from Big Bertha Mine (Veta Grande Mine), Dome Rock Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/MM118.mp4]](db_pics/pics/m/MM118.jpg)
Stunning Hematite and Quartz specimen from the classic Arizona locality, likely from the late 1970s. Mirror lustrous tabular crystals to 1.9cm. Comes with an old Larry Conklin label that shows a price of $550 likely from decades ago. There are some small damaged crystals, still this is by far the best I've owned or seen, though admittedly I have not seen many - they are uncommon, Mindat only shows 18 specimens.
MM126 - Epidote with Quartz $ 450 Green Monster Mine, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, USA small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3 cm ![Epidote with Quartz from Green Monster Mine, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, USA [db_pics/pics/mm126a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm126a.jpg)
![Epidote with Quartz from Green Monster Mine, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, USA [db_pics/pics/mm126b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm126b.jpg)
![Epidote with Quartz from Green Monster Mine, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, USA [db_pics/pics/mm126c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm126c.jpg)
Aesthetic cluster of green Epidote with Quartz crystals. Main crystal is double-terminated, pristine, and 5.5cm long.
K363 - Quartz $ 150 Himalaya Mtns., India small cabinet - 9 x 7.5 x 5 cm ![Quartz from Himalaya Mtns., India [db_pics/pics/K363a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K363a.jpg)
![Quartz from Himalaya Mtns., India [db_pics/pics/K363b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K363b.jpg)
![Quartz from Himalaya Mtns., India [db_pics/pics/K363c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K363c.jpg)
Water-clear, colorless Quartz crystals from the Indian Himalayas. Slight chipping on one back termination face, otherwise perfect. Stands upright for display.
K362 - Brucite $ 300 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan small cabinet - 5.9 x 4.9 x 2 cm ![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/K362a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K362a.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/K362b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K362b.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/K362c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K362c.jpg)
Bright lemon yellow Brucite crystals from the original finds of a couple years ago. I looked through hundreds of specimens to find the brightest, most deeply saturated yellow specimens such as this. This specimen is solid Brucite and is well crystallized on both sides. The bright yellow Brucite formed as a second generation over a thin piece of white Brucite. These new specimens from Pakistan are world's best for the species.
J955 - Hutchinsonite with Orpiment Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru cabinet - 12.5 x 10 x 7 cm ![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J955a.jpg)
![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J955b.jpg)
![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J955c.jpg)
![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J955e.jpg)
![Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J955f.jpg)
Large sulfide rich matrix with botryoidal Orpiment and red crystals of Hutchinsonite. Hutchinsonite is a rare thallium sulfosalt species and these recently found red crystals are some of the best ever found. Crystals reach 6mm long and both the Orpiment and Hutchinsonite are present on two sides. Impressive large display piece.
K158 - Brucite $ 200 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan cabinet - 13 x 8.5 x 3 cm ![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k158a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k158a.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k158b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k158b.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k158c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k158c.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k158d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k158d.jpg)
Large specimen of solid Brucite without matrix. Large radial crystal groups, larger and thicker than most. Well crystallized all around and undamaged. Medium yellow color, translucent, thick and sturdy.
K427 - Rhodolite gemstone $ 350 Tanzania thumbnail - 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm ![Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K427a.jpg)
![Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K427b.jpg)
![Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K427c.jpg)
![Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K427e.jpg)
Well saturated red Rhodolite garnet gemstone weighing 4.14 carats. I bought this from gem dealer Rick Kennedy about 20 years ago for about $250.
K662 - Ettringite $ 150 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa thumbnail - 1.3 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm ![Ettringite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/K662a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K662a.jpg)
![Ettringite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/K662b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K662b.jpg)
![Ettringite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/K662c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K662c.jpg)
![Ettringite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/K662d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K662d.jpg)
Single, well terminated crystal of bright yellow Etringite.
K661 - Gaudefroyite $ 100 Wessels Mine, Cape Prov., South Africa thumbnail - 0.9 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm ![Gaudefroyite from Wessels Mine, Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/K661a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K661a.jpg)
![Gaudefroyite from Wessels Mine, Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/K661b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K661b.jpg)
![Gaudefroyite from Wessels Mine, Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/K661c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K661c.jpg)
Stout single crystal. Well terminated, larger than most.
K677 - Pyromorphite $ 300 Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1 cm ![Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/K677a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K677a.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/K677b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K677b.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/K677c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K677c.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/K677d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K677d.jpg)
Bright yellow/green crystals of Pyromorphite. Fine undamaged curving crystals over a 'matrix' of orange arsenian Pyromorphite.
K655 - Alanite $ 125 Mina Tiro Estrella, Capitan Mts, Lincoln Co., New Mexico, USA thumbnail - 0.9 x 0.8 x 0.2 cm ![Alanite from Mina Tiro Estrella, Capitan Mts, Lincoln Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/K655a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K655a.jpg)
![Alanite from Mina Tiro Estrella, Capitan Mts, Lincoln Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/K655b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K655b.jpg)
![Alanite from Mina Tiro Estrella, Capitan Mts, Lincoln Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/K655c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K655c.jpg)
Well formed single Allanite crystal. This locality is best known for it's twinned Smokey Quartz crystals, but it also produced these fine quality Allanite crystals.
K669 - Azurite $ 240 Morenci Mine, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1.5 cm ![Azurite from Morenci Mine, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/K669a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K669a.jpg)
![Azurite from Morenci Mine, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/K669b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K669b.jpg)
![Azurite from Morenci Mine, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/K669c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K669c.jpg)
![Azurite from Morenci Mine, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/K669d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K669d.jpg)
Quality single rosette cluster of Azurite crystals, good all around.
K746 - Mimetite $ 300 Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3 cm ![Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China [db_pics/pics/K746a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K746a.jpg)
![Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China [db_pics/pics/K746b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K746b.jpg)
![Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China [db_pics/pics/K746c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K746c.jpg)
![Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China [db_pics/pics/K746d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K746d.jpg)
High quality, glassy crystals with a rich golden color. A couple of damaged crystals otherwise nothing but fiery bright perfection.
K743 - Prehnite after Anhydrite $ 175 Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali small cabinet - 7.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm ![Prehnite after Anhydrite from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/K743a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K743a.jpg)
![Prehnite after Anhydrite from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/K743b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K743b.jpg)
![Prehnite after Anhydrite from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/K743c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K743c.jpg)
![Prehnite after Anhydrite from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/K743d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K743d.jpg)
![Prehnite after Anhydrite from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/K743.mp4]](db_pics/pics/m/K743.jpg)
Velvety green Prehnite that formed over (now gone) Anhydrite crystals, leaving this rare and wonderful specimen. Transluscent and undamaged. The inside shows the flat, smooth surfaces of the former Anhydrite crystals.
K706 - Calcite on Ferberite $ 225 Panasquiera, Portugal miniature - 4 x 3 x 2 cm ![Calcite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/K706a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K706a.jpg)
![Calcite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/K706b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K706b.jpg)
![Calcite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/K706c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K706c.jpg)
Well formed single Ferberite crystal with attached Calcite crystals. Perfectly terminated and undamaged with an irridecent sheen on the termination faces. This is an old piece I've had in my collection for about 25 years.
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