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MM124 - Covellite $ 950 Summitville, Colorado, USA small cabinet - 8 x 5.5 x 4 cm ![Covellite from Summitville, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mm124a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm124a.jpg)
![Covellite from Summitville, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mm124b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm124b.jpg)
![Covellite from Summitville, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mm124c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm124c.jpg)
Irridescent blades of Covellite well protected in a vug. Ex. H.R. McBroom collection with label.
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.
K400 - Silver in Calcite $ 750 Cobalt, Ontario, Canada large cabinet - 19 x 9.5 x 2.3 cm ![Silver in Calcite from Cobalt, Ontario, Canada [db_pics/pics/K400a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K400a.jpg)
![Silver in Calcite from Cobalt, Ontario, Canada [db_pics/pics/K400b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K400b.jpg)
![Silver in Calcite from Cobalt, Ontario, Canada [db_pics/pics/K400c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K400c.jpg)
Thick, heavy vein section of Silver in Calcite, a 2.3cm thick slab sawcut on both sides. There is a layer of solid Silver along the more straight edge, with the rest of the specimen filled with more dendritic Silver. Visually, it appears to be 40-50% Silver, and by weight, a much larger percentage. The specimen weighs ounces and was the best slab (richest, largest, thickest) out a large lot of Cobalt Silver I purchased from a Canadian miner over 20 years ago.
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.
K462 - Prehnite $ 450 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3.3 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K462a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K462a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K462b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K462b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K462c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K462c.jpg)
Grouping of translucent yellow Prehnite crystals with a slight amount of attached Graphite. Great color with large distinct crystals. There is also an attached crystal of whitish Chabazite. Slight chipping is present but overall in great condition and a very good one for Merelani Prehnite.
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.
K458 - Prehnite $ 250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.8 x 2.8 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K458a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K458a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K458b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K458b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K458c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K458c.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K458d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K458d.jpg)
Rosette of translucent green/yellow Prehnite crystals with an attached partial cluster. Solid Prehnite with a flat backside due to growth against Calcite. Main crystal cluster is 4.5cm wide.
K460 - Prehnite Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 1.5 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K460a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K460a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K460b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K460b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K460c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K460c.jpg)
Clusters of translucent green/yellow Prehnite crystals. Solid Prehnite with a flat backside due to growth against Calcite. Quality, large crystals.
K449 - Prehnite $ 200 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 2 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K449a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K449a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K449b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K449b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K449c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K449c.jpg)
Clusters of translucent green/yellow Prehnite crystals. Solid Prehnite with a flat backside with a thin layer of attached Graphite. Good quality specimen with large distinct crystals.
J955 - Hutchinsonite with Orpiment $ 280 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 valued at $400.
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.
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