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D661 - Mimetite with Calcite $ 80 Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico miniature - 4.8 x 3.5 x 2 cm ![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D661a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D661a.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D661b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D661b.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D661c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D661c.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D661d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D661d.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.
D675 - Mimetite with Calcite $ 220 Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico miniature - 4 x 3.3 x 1.5 cm ![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D675a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D675a.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D675b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D675b.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D675c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D675c.jpg)
Specimen of yellow Mimetite with attached clear rhombs of Calcite. A very thin, flat matrix with botryoidal Mimetite with a few attached clear Calcites on front, and Calcite crystals on back. From a recent find in Santa Eulalia.
D660 - Mimetite with Calcite $ 120 Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 2.5 cm ![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D660a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D660a.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D660b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D660b.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D660c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D660c.jpg)
![Mimetite with Calcite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D660d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D660d.jpg)
Specimen of yellow Mimetite with attached clear rhombs of Calcite. Mound-shaped specimen with satiny, botryoidal Mimetite and a few attached clear Calcites. From a recent find in Santa Eulalia.
V133 - Diaspore $ 350 Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1.6 x 1.5 x 0.4 cm ![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v133a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v133a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v133b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v133b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v133c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v133c.jpg)
V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Pinarcik, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on one 'arm' with a more typical etched termination on the other. Complete and undamaged with a perfect point on the bottom. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
V137 - Diaspore $ 250 Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1.1 x 1 x 0.3 cm ![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v137a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v137a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Pinarcik, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v137b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v137b.jpg)
V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Pinarcik, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms' with a small point of contact at the bottom tip. Complete and undamaged, though there are some small irregular growth surfaces on teh back faces that hardly distract in person. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
CT152 - Dioptase $ 75 Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA thumbnail - 2.7 x 2 x 0.8 cm ![Dioptase from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT152a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT152a.jpg)
![Dioptase from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT152b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT152b.jpg)
![Dioptase from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT152c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT152c.jpg)
Bright, vitreous acicular crystals of Diotase covering the top surface. The crystals are elongated, transparent, and stand up off the matrix. Great color!
CT167 - Uvite with Magnesite $ 120 Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.3 cm ![Uvite with Magnesite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT167a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT167a.jpg)
![Uvite with Magnesite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT167b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT167b.jpg)
![Uvite with Magnesite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT167c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT167c.jpg)
![Uvite with Magnesite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT167d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT167d.jpg)
Bright and lustrous green Uvite crystals (a Tourmaline species) associated with white Magnesite crystals. Undamaged specimen with partially transparent Uvites to 1.2cm in size.
CT159 - Rose Quartz scepter $ 125 Pitorra Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 2 x 1 x 1 cm ![Rose Quartz scepter from Pitorra Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT159a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT159a.jpg)
![Rose Quartz scepter from Pitorra Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT159b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT159b.jpg)
![Rose Quartz scepter from Pitorra Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT159d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT159d.jpg)
![Rose Quartz scepter from Pitorra Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT159e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT159e.jpg)
Pink Rose Quartz scepter head over a white Quartz stalk. This is an unusual one and the old label calls it a 'Hopper scepter' as it is somewhat cup-shaped. The Rose Quartz is also totally transparent which is uncommon and Rose Quartz is more typically only translucent. Neat, undamaged specimen.
CT191 - Rutile, Hematite on Quartz $ 150 Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.9 x 1.2 cm ![Rutile, Hematite on Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT191a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT191a.jpg)
![Rutile, Hematite on Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT191b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT191b.jpg)
![Rutile, Hematite on Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT191c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT191c.jpg)
![Rutile, Hematite on Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT191d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT191d.jpg)
Golden Rutile and Hematite attached tot eh front of a clear Quartz crystal. The Quartz has both attached and included Rutile.
CT222 - Hydromagnesite, Artinite $ 125 Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York, USA thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1 cm ![Hydromagnesite, Artinite from Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York, USA [db_pics/pics/CT222a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT222a.jpg)
![Hydromagnesite, Artinite from Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York, USA [db_pics/pics/CT222b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT222b.jpg)
![Hydromagnesite, Artinite from Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York, USA [db_pics/pics/CT222c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT222c.jpg)
![Hydromagnesite, Artinite from Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York, USA [db_pics/pics/CT222d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT222d.jpg)
White hemispheres of Hydromagnesite and acicular sprays of Artinite that contrast well against a green matrix. Old specimen likely from the 1960s.
CT243 - Diaboleite, Caledonite $ 125 Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA thumbnail - 1.3 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm ![Diaboleite, Caledonite from Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT243a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT243a.jpg)
![Diaboleite, Caledonite from Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT243b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT243b.jpg)
![Diaboleite, Caledonite from Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT243c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT243c.jpg)
Small cluster of Diaboleite and Caledonite crystals. Old spceimn mounted in a plastic box.
CT229 - Bixbyite on Hematite after Garnet on Topaz $ 125 Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm ![Bixbyite on Hematite after Garnet on Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/CT229a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT229a.jpg)
![Bixbyite on Hematite after Garnet on Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/CT229b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT229b.jpg)
![Bixbyite on Hematite after Garnet on Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/CT229c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT229c.jpg)
![Bixbyite on Hematite after Garnet on Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/CT229d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT229d.jpg)
12 mirror lustrous cubes of Bixbyite to 3mm grown atop a 1cm pseudomorph of Hematite after Garnet, all grown atop a gemmy Topaz crystal.
CT165 - Legrandite $ 225 Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm ![Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT165a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT165a.jpg)
![Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT165b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT165b.jpg)
![Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT165c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT165c.jpg)
Wide vug in Limonite filled with golden crystals of Legrandite. A rarity from the Chuck Trantham collection, originally acquired by Chuck from Al McGuinness in 1988.
CT170 - Pyromorphite Bunker Hill Mine, Kellog, Idaho, USA thumbnail - 2.6 x 2 x 1.5 cm ![Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellog, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/CT170a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT170a.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellog, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/CT170b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT170b.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellog, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/CT170c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT170c.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellog, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/CT170d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT170d.jpg)
Undamaged mound of yellow/green Pyromorphite crystals from the classic Bunker Hill Mine.
CT198 - Bournonite $ 150 Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm ![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT198a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT198a.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT198b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT198b.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT198c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT198c.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT198d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT198d.jpg)
Well formed 2.5cm 'cogwheel' of Bournonite that sits up perfectly for display on a small amount of matrix. This is from older finds at mine that has produced some of the world's finest Bournonites.
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