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K774 - Tsavorite $ 750 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.6 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm ![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K774a.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K774b.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774ca.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K774ca.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774da.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K774da.jpg)
Large single green Grossular var. Tsavorite with bevelled edges and high luster. Contacted at the bottom and all top faces undamaged.
K832 - Kulanite $ 280 Stoneman Camp, Young Creek, Yukon, Canada thumbnail - 2.9 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm ![Kulanite from Stoneman Camp, Young Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/K832a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K832a.jpg)
![Kulanite from Stoneman Camp, Young Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/K832b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K832b.jpg)
![Kulanite from Stoneman Camp, Young Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/K832c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K832c.jpg)
Exceptional specimen of the rare phosphate mineral Kulanite. These are often found as specimens with small drusy crystals. This specimen has a large isolated crystal/compound crystal (?) 1cm wide along with other smaller, isolated crystals. Out of an old collection.
K830 - Chalcocite $ 150 Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA thumbnail - 2.3 x 2.1 x 1.6 cm ![Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/K830a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K830a.jpg)
![Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/K830b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K830b.jpg)
![Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/K830c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K830c.jpg)
Cluster of well formed Chalcocite crystals with a dark blue, irridescent color. Main crystal is 2.2cm in size.
K846 - Zircon $ 325 Mozambique miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![Zircon from Mozambique [db_pics/pics/K846a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K846a.jpg)
![Zircon from Mozambique [db_pics/pics/K846b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K846b.jpg)
![Zircon from Mozambique [db_pics/pics/K846c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K846c.jpg)
Large single Zircon crystal, complete all around and undamaged. These are fairly new and I've only seen a few of them so far. Weighs 78 grams.
K837 - Pyrite on Tetrahedrite $ 175 Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, La Libertad, Peru thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm ![Pyrite on Tetrahedrite from Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/K837a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K837a.jpg)
![Pyrite on Tetrahedrite from Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/K837b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K837b.jpg)
![Pyrite on Tetrahedrite from Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/K837c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K837c.jpg)
![Pyrite on Tetrahedrite from Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/K837d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K837d.jpg)
Cluster of Tetrahedrite crystals with coatings of Pyrite on select faces. Crystals reach 1.8cm on edge.
K956 - Fergusonite $ 250 Ishikawa, Japan thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.5 x 0.6 cm ![Fergusonite from Ishikawa, Japan [db_pics/pics/K956a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K956a.jpg)
![Fergusonite from Ishikawa, Japan [db_pics/pics/K956b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K956b.jpg)
![Fergusonite from Ishikawa, Japan [db_pics/pics/K956c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K956c.jpg)
Well formed single crystal of Fergusonite, a rare Yttrium nobium oxide species. Single crystal complete all around and sharp for the species - a hard to find species in good crystals. A rare addtion to a thumbnail suite or Japanese collection.
K939 - Apophyllite $ 350 Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![Apophyllite from Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/K939a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K939a.jpg)
![Apophyllite from Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/K939b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K939b.jpg)
![Apophyllite from Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/K939c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K939c.jpg)
![Apophyllite from Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/K939.mp4]](db_pics/pics/m/K939.jpg)
Colorless Apophyllite that has overgrown another tan colored Zeolite to create a 'disco ball' formation. I remeber these were available once about 5-6 years ago and I've not seen them since, this one released recently from a private collection. Sparkly and undamaged.
K943 - Galena $ 200 Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 4 cm ![Galena from Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/K943a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K943a.jpg)
![Galena from Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/K943b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K943b.jpg)
![Galena from Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/K943c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K943c.jpg)
![Galena from Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/K943d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K943d.jpg)
![Galena from Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/K943e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K943e.jpg)
![Galena from Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/K943f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K943f.jpg)
Single, somewhat rectangular crystal of Galena sitting upright on a small amount of matrix. Complete all around and more aesthetic than most.
K527 - Spessartine $ 650 Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 3 cm ![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K527a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K527a.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K527b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K527b.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K527c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K527c.jpg)
Complete 'citrus' orange Spessartine crystal from old finds in Tanzania. These were mostly found as partial or damaged crystals with perfect complete crystals such as this much less common. Equant form with very minimal edge wear, otherwise no damage. There are a few small areas of black Braunite inclusions, otherwise it's nothing but gemmy orange. These were often cut up into spectacular gemstones, and this one could cut a number of small gems.
K909 - Apatite with Chalcopyrite $ 125 Zacatecas, Mexico miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm ![Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K909a.jpg)
![Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K909b.jpg)
![Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K909c.jpg)
![Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K909d.jpg)
![Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K909e.jpg)
Two colorless Apatite crystals to 7mm associated with numerous Chalcopyrite crystals. Old specimen I've had for about 40 years.
K944 - Mimetite $ 400 Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia miniature - 3.3 x 1.8 x 1.4 cm ![Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K944a.jpg)
![Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K944b.jpg)
![Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K944c.jpg)
![Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K944d.jpg)
![Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K944e.jpg)
Floater specimen of Mimetite crystals attached to the sides of a small shard of Limonite matrix. The Mimetite crystals are chunky and reach 8mm in diameter.
K134 - Copper $ 350 Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA miniature - 4.8 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm ![Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k134a.jpg)
![Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k134b.jpg)
![Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k134c.jpg)
![Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k134d.jpg)
![Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k134e.jpg)
Well crystallized Copper specimen with a good patina. Comes with an old Mike Bermann label.
AB104 - Copper after Azurite $ 300 Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm ![Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/ab104a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab104a.jpg)
![Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/ab104b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab104b.jpg)
![Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/ab104c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab104c.jpg)
Cluster of Azurite that has been completely replaced by Copper. Dominant main crystal with smaller crystals atttached to the front center. Complete on both sides with well defined, sharp edges and undamaged. A remarkable and fantastic specimen.
AB108 - Smithsonite $ 650 Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe, Zambia miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm ![Smithsonite from Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe, Zambia [db_pics/pics/ab108a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab108a.jpg)
![Smithsonite from Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe, Zambia [db_pics/pics/ab108b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab108b.jpg)
![Smithsonite from Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe, Zambia [db_pics/pics/ab108c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab108c.jpg)
Two large, double-terminated Smithsonite crystals that display dramatically on matrix. This locality is not known for volumes of specimens but I have seen the occasional really interesting specimen from here over the years and this counts as one of them. The largest Smithsonite is 3.6cm wide and the specimen displays well from either side. There are unfortunately small cleaves on the tip of each crystal, but they don't ditract that much, especially when considering the rarity of the piece and the overall visual impact.
AB113 - Tanzanite $ 3000 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4 x 2.2 x 0.7 cm ![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ab113a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab113a.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ab113b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab113b.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ab113c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab113c.jpg)
Stunning bi-color Tanzanite crystal of yellow over vivid purple/blue. This crystal has superb luster and unusually uniform shape, retaining an even 7mm thickness all the way from the base to the termination. There are two chips, including one on the back termination, but the sheer pizzaz and dramatic coloration greatly overcomes it, it's that pretty and unique. The best bi-color Tanzanite I've ever had. Weighs 13 grams.
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