Selected Specimens

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V124 - Diaspore $ 450
Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.4 x 1 cm


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Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v124a.jpg] Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v124b.jpg] Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v124c.jpg] Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v124d.jpg]

V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Milas, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms'. Complete and undamaged except for the missing bottom of a small sidecar crystal and with the point of contact at the bottom of the 'V'. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.


V130 - Diaspore $ 420
Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.7 x 0.5 cm


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Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v130a.jpg] Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v130b.jpg] Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v130c.jpg]

V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Milas, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms'. Complete and undamaged with the point of contact at the bottom of the 'V'. One termination is a bit ragged and indented, but it's undamaged and there are flat faces in areas of this termination. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.


D500 - Emerald $ 270
Guantu, Kaduna State, Nigeria
thumbnail - 2.5 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm


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Emerald from Guantu, Kaduna State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/D500a.jpg] Emerald from Guantu, Kaduna State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/D500b.jpg] Emerald from Guantu, Kaduna State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/D500c.jpg] Emerald from Guantu, Kaduna State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/D500d.jpg]

Glassy, transparent hexagonal Emerald crystal with a good, flat termination. Deeper green color inthe lower half, grading up to a light green termination. Complete and undamaged.


D456 - Proustite $ 450
unknown
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm


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Proustite from unknown [db_pics/pics/D456a.jpg] Proustite from unknown [db_pics/pics/D456b.jpg] Proustite from unknown [db_pics/pics/D456c.jpg] Proustite from unknown [db_pics/pics/D456d.jpg]

A 1.2cm cluster of thick Proustite crystals on matrix. I bought this as part of an old collection and it unfortunately came without a label or locality information.  I can only guess it is German. Chunky crystals with good red color. Undamaged and valued at $500.


M893 - Ilvaite $ 125
Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
miniature - 4.4 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm


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Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M893a.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M893d.jpg]

Glossy black Ilvaite crystal with an undamaged, chisel-tipped termination. Complete all around.


D597 - Cerussite, Rosasite on Copper $ 950
Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm


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Cerussite, Rosasite on Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D597a.jpg] Cerussite, Rosasite on Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D597b.jpg] Cerussite, Rosasite on Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D597c.jpg] Cerussite, Rosasite on Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D597d.jpg] Cerussite, Rosasite on Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D597e.jpg]

This is one of the special Tsumeb specimens that amaze. Cerussite and Rosasite over a mass of Copper. A floater with good crystals on all sides. Ex. Jim Parrish and Norm Dawson collections with labels.


D574 - Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite $ 475
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D574a.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D574b.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D574c.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D574d.jpg]

Crystals of Tsavorite and Diopside on Graphite. The crystals formed in a vug on massive Graphite with crystals of Graphite present lining the vug. The main Tsavorite is about 7mm and highly gemmy. Tsavorite is a chrome and vanadium rich variety of Grossular from East Africa and is one of the most valuable types of garnet found anywhere. This specimen was found at the Merelani Tanzanite mines and a fine example of some of minerals found at this locality.


D638 - Smithsonite $ 650
Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 3.8 x 2.8 x 2 cm


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D638a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D638b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D638c.jpg]

Large crystals of pink Smithsonite on matrix. Impressive crystals that reach 1.7cm in size.


D639 - Copper with Silver $ 200
Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
miniature - 3.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm


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Copper with Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/D639a.jpg] Copper with Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/D639b.jpg] Copper with Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/D639c.jpg]

Rounded mass of Copper and Silver known as a 'Half Breed'. This one has a large 1.6cm rounded mass of Silver intergrown in Copper.


D640 - Topaz on Bixbyite $ 450
Dugway Pass, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Topaz on Bixbyite from Dugway Pass, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/D640a.jpg] Topaz on Bixbyite from Dugway Pass, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/D640b.jpg] Topaz on Bixbyite from Dugway Pass, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/D640c.jpg] Topaz on Bixbyite from Dugway Pass, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/D640d.jpg]

Floater specimen of 5 black cubic Bixbyite crystals with high luster intergrown with Topaz crystals. Largest Topaz is 1.9cm and double-terminated. Good all around.


D642 - Cuprian Adamite with Ferrilotharmeyerite $ 400
Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 3.7 x 2 x 2 cm


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Cuprian Adamite with Ferrilotharmeyerite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D642a.jpg] Cuprian Adamite with Ferrilotharmeyerite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D642b.jpg] Cuprian Adamite with Ferrilotharmeyerite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D642c.jpg] Cuprian Adamite with Ferrilotharmeyerite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D642d.jpg]

Colorful Tsumeb classic with sharp crystals to 5mm wide on the terminations. Undamaged.


D647 - Mimetite $ 275
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
cabinet - 9.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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Mimetite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D647a.jpg] Mimetite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D647b.jpg] Mimetite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D647c.jpg]

Good sized specimen of Limonite with the top covered by thick masses of green to yellow colored Mimetite.


D643 - Fluorite $ 900
Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo, Namibia
cabinet - 15 x 11.5 x 7.5 cm


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Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D643a.jpg] Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D643b.jpg] Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D643c.jpg] Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D643d.jpg] Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D643e.jpg]

Large sculptural cluster of transparent green and purple cubes of Fluorite. Well crystallized all around with crystals to 4.3cm. Very clean and aesthetic.


D656 - Mimetite with Calcite $ 350 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 175
Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
large cabinet - 19 x 9 x 3.5 cm


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Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D656a.jpg] Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D656b.jpg] Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D656c.jpg] Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D656d.jpg]

Large specimen of yellow Mimetite on clear rhombs of Calcite. From a recent find in Santa Eulalia it's in a great condition with just a couple points of contact, really very minor for a specimen this size.


D662 - Mimetite with Calcite $ 150
Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D662a.jpg] Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D662b.jpg] Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D662c.jpg] Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D662d.jpg]

Specimen of yellow Mimetite with clear rhombs of Calcite. From a recent find in Santa Eulalia it's in a great condition with crystals on both sides. On one side the Mimetite is atop the Calcite, the other side has much more Calcite with Mimetite both on top and beneath the Calcite.
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121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144
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