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K151 - Amethyst $ 650 Toll Mountain, Jefferson Co. Montana, USA small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 4 cm ![Amethyst from Toll Mountain, Jefferson Co. Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/k151a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k151a.jpg)
![Amethyst from Toll Mountain, Jefferson Co. Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/k151b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k151b.jpg)
![Amethyst from Toll Mountain, Jefferson Co. Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/k151c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k151c.jpg)
![Amethyst from Toll Mountain, Jefferson Co. Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/k151d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k151d.jpg)
![Amethyst from Toll Mountain, Jefferson Co. Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/k151e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k151e.jpg)
![Amethyst from Toll Mountain, Jefferson Co. Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/k151f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k151f.jpg)
![Amethyst from Toll Mountain, Jefferson Co. Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/k151g.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k151g.jpg)
This is a fantastic double-terminated Amethyst with smokey zones perched on a cluster of smaller Quartz crystals. The large DT crystal is 6cm and perfect without a single tiny nick. In fact the whole specimen is an undamaged floater crystallized all around. Comes with an on old Roberts Minerals label, which in my experience has always meant quality.
K131 - Quartz over Dioptase $ 350 Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4.5 cm ![Quartz over Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/k131a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k131a.jpg)
![Quartz over Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/k131b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k131b.jpg)
![Quartz over Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/k131c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k131c.jpg)
![Quartz over Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/k131d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k131d.jpg)
![Quartz over Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/k131e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k131e.jpg)
Specimen of chunky Dioptase crystals partially coated by Quartz crystals. The specimen is almost solid Dioptase with some Plancheite or Shattuckite. This is an old specimen from the 1980s or 1990s.
K135 - Chalcocite $ 350 Redruth, Cornwall, England small cabinet - 8.5 x 4 x 1.5 cm ![Chalcocite from Redruth, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/k135a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k135a.jpg)
![Chalcocite from Redruth, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/k135b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k135b.jpg)
![Chalcocite from Redruth, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/k135c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k135c.jpg)
![Chalcocite from Redruth, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/k135d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k135d.jpg)
Specimen of solid Chalcocite from the classic Cornwall locality. The Chalcocite grew in a narrow seam and where growth allowed, well formed striated crystals to 2cm formed.
K179 - Stibnite $ 150 Sulfur Bank Mine, Lake Co., California, USA small cabinet - 7 x 6.5 x 5 cm ![Stibnite from Sulfur Bank Mine, Lake Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/k179a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k179a.jpg)
![Stibnite from Sulfur Bank Mine, Lake Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/k179b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k179b.jpg)
![Stibnite from Sulfur Bank Mine, Lake Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/k179c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k179c.jpg)
![Stibnite from Sulfur Bank Mine, Lake Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/k179d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k179d.jpg)
![Stibnite from Sulfur Bank Mine, Lake Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/k179e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k179e.jpg)
Andesite matrix loaded with silvery needles of Stibnite crystals. From an old mercury and sulfur mine located on the banks of Clear Lake.
K152 - Copper $ 1200 Central Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA cabinet - 14.5 x 6 x 4 cm ![Copper from Central Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k152a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k152a.jpg)
![Copper from Central Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k152b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k152b.jpg)
![Copper from Central Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k152c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k152c.jpg)
![Copper from Central Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k152d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k152d.jpg)
![Copper from Central Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k152e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k152e.jpg)
Well crystallized Copper specimen with both good crystals and alot of character, looking somewhat like a 'walking copper'. Good sharp crystals and good patina.
K149 - Azurite with Malachite $ 150 Dexing, Jiangxi Prov., China small cabinet - 7 x 4 x 3.5 cm ![Azurite with Malachite from Dexing, Jiangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/k149a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k149a.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Dexing, Jiangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/k149b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k149b.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Dexing, Jiangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/k149c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k149c.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Dexing, Jiangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/k149d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k149d.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Dexing, Jiangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/k149e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k149e.jpg)
Azurite and Malachite 'geode' with good Azurite crystals on the outside and a beautiful Azurite crystal lined cavity in the middle. .
K137 - Copper $ 350 Laker Pocket, Eagle Harbor, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA small cabinet - 6 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm ![Copper from Laker Pocket, Eagle Harbor, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k137a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k137a.jpg)
![Copper from Laker Pocket, Eagle Harbor, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k137b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k137b.jpg)
![Copper from Laker Pocket, Eagle Harbor, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k137d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k137d.jpg)
![Copper from Laker Pocket, Eagle Harbor, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k137f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k137f.jpg)
![Copper from Laker Pocket, Eagle Harbor, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k137g.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k137g.jpg)
Well crystallized Copper specimen with branches that come together at the top in a mass of very sharp octahedrons of Copper crystals with individuals crystals 7mm wide. Found in 2008 by Bob Barron while metal detecting the lake floor of Lake Superior in about 15 feet of water off Eagle Harbor.
K133 - Clinoatacamite $ 225 Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2 cm ![Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/k133a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k133a.jpg)
![Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/k133b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k133b.jpg)
![Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/k133c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k133c.jpg)
![Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/k133d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k133d.jpg)
![Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/k133e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k133e.jpg)
High quality specimen of Clinoatacamite with an isolated crystal group 1.1cm wide atop sparkling drusy Quartz crystals. Good crystals of this rare species. The Lily Mine is now closed.
K143 - Topaz $ 160 Klein Spitzkopje, Karibib, Erongo Region, Namibia thumbnail - 2.9 x 1.7 x 1 cm ![Topaz from Klein Spitzkopje, Karibib, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/k143a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k143a.jpg)
![Topaz from Klein Spitzkopje, Karibib, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/k143b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k143b.jpg)
![Topaz from Klein Spitzkopje, Karibib, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/k143c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k143c.jpg)
![Topaz from Klein Spitzkopje, Karibib, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/k143d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k143d.jpg)
Water-clear single Topaz crystal from the famous Klein Spitzkopje locality. Complete all around and undamaged except for a little chipping on one edge. Clear enough to facet.
K136 - Clinoatacamite $ 425 Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 3.5 cm ![Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/k136a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k136a.jpg)
![Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/k136b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k136b.jpg)
![Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/k136c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k136c.jpg)
![Clinoatacamite from Lily Mine, Ica Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/k136d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k136d.jpg)
High quality specimen of Clinoatacamite with an isolated crystals atop sparkling drusy Quartz crystals. Good crystals of this rare species. The Lily Mine is now closed.
D152 - Prehnite $ 1800 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania cabinet - 12.5 x 7.5 x 6 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/d152a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d152a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/d152b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d152b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/d152c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d152c.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/d152d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d152d.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/d152e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d152e.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/d152f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d152f.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/d152g.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d152g.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/d152h.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d152h.jpg)
Large, catepillar-like formation of Prehnite crystals. A very interesting specimen for it's unique form, distinct crystals, and coloration (way better than photos - the camera didn't pick up the blue green color well). New finds at Merelani have produced Prehnites with a color I've not seen before, sort of a mixture of both green and blue. This specimen features both typical lemon yellow and the new blue/green colored crystals. While most Prehnites from other parts of the world occur as botryoidal masses or spheres, Merelani produces well formed, distinct crystals, and this specimen is loaded wtih them. It has double-terminated clusters to 5cm and individual crystals to 3cm. There is one small smooth area where it contacted a Calcite crystal, otherwise it's a floater covered by crystals on all sides, with little if any damage. One of the best, if not the best, Merelani Prehnite I've had. Minor Pyrite and Graphite in association.
D154 - Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite $ 1250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania cabinet - 12.5 x 6 x 3.5 cm ![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/d154a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d154a.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/d154b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d154b.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/d154c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d154c.jpg)
Rare large matrix sized specimen of glassy and transparent Tsavorite crystals (green Grossular), Diopside crystals, and small white crystals of Chabazite (?) on a Graphite crystal covered matrix. This is an uncommon and classic example of many minerals from the Merelani mineral suite, all in one large, colorful specimen.
D156 - Heliodor $ 1500 Volodarsk-Volynskii, Ukraine small cabinet - 5.7 x 2 x 1.8 cm ![Heliodor from Volodarsk-Volynskii, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/d156a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d156a.jpg)
![Heliodor from Volodarsk-Volynskii, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/d156b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d156b.jpg)
![Heliodor from Volodarsk-Volynskii, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/d156c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d156c.jpg)
Exquisite gem Heliodor crystal with typical etching for the locality, though it retains alot of it's original hexagonal form. Good luster and all gem internally. Complete and undamaged with a naturally etched hollow area at the rear termination area. Weighs 30.73 grams.
D161 - Azurite $ 800 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico miniature - 5 x 3.3 x 2 cm ![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d161a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d161a.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d161b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d161b.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d161c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d161c.jpg)
Undamaged floater crystal group with no points of contact - nothing but great crystals. The crystals have good luster and fantastic electric blue color. This specimen is from what was called the Watercourse Pocket. The main, central crystal has a little area of Malachite poking out one end. There has been plenty of Milpillas Azurite found, but I consider these watercours pocket floater specimens to be among the best for the mine.
D162 - Azurite $ 600 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm ![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d162a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d162a.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d162b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d162b.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d162c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d162c.jpg)
![Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d162d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d162d.jpg)
Floater crystal group of Azurite with no points of contact - nothing but great crystals. The crystals have good luster and fantastic electric blue color. This specimen is from what was called the Watercourse Pocket. There are some fibers of Malachite attached and a couple crystls show areas of alteration to Malachite. There si one tiny crystal that is damaged, likely due to the internal alteration to Malachite, otherwise the specimen is undamaged. There has been plenty of Milpillas Azurite found, but I consider these watercours pocket floater specimens to be among the best for the mine.
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