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J999 - Celestite on Sulfur $ 80 Floristella Mine, Enna Province, Sicily, Italy thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm ![Celestite on Sulfur from Floristella Mine, Enna Province, Sicily, Italy [db_pics/pics/J999a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J999a.jpg)
![Celestite on Sulfur from Floristella Mine, Enna Province, Sicily, Italy [db_pics/pics/J999b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J999b.jpg)
![Celestite on Sulfur from Floristella Mine, Enna Province, Sicily, Italy [db_pics/pics/J999c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J999c.jpg)
White Clestite crystals on Sulfur. Main crystal is 2cm and double-terminated. Undamaged specimen.
K223 - Sand Calcite $ 80 Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA small cabinet - 7.3 x 6 x 3 cm ![Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/K223a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K223a.jpg)
![Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/K223b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K223b.jpg)
![Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/K223c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K223c.jpg)
![Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/K223d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K223d.jpg)
Double-terminated Calcite crystals heavily included by sand. A very clean example from this famous loacality. This is a specimen I've owned since I was about 10 years old.
K240 - Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite $ 280 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm ![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K240a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K240a.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K240b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K240b.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K240c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K240c.jpg)
Transparent Tsavorite crystals with Diopside on a matrix of solid Graphite. The Tsavorites are gemmy with great color, largest crystal is 5mm.
K241 - Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite $ 250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 9 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm ![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K241a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K241a.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K241b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K241b.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K241c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K241c.jpg)
Druse of transparent Tsavorite crystals over much of a matrix of solid Graphite. Isolated crystals of Diopside in association.
K242 - Tsavorite, Pyrite, Quartz, Diopside on Graphite $ 350 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm ![Tsavorite, Pyrite, Quartz, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K242a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K242a.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Pyrite, Quartz, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K242b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K242b.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Pyrite, Quartz, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K242c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K242c.jpg)
Wonderful and uncommon Merelani combo specimen with a 1.1cm double-terminated Quartz crystal, a 1cm Pyrite crystal, and small Tsavorite and Diopside crystals on a matrix of solid Graphite. Quartz crystals on Graphite are uncommon.
K247 - Prehnite $ 220 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K247a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K247a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K247b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K247b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K247c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K247c.jpg)
Large, blocky crystals of bright lemon yellow Prehnite. Recent finds at Merelani have produced the best Prehnites found to date at the mines. With a small amount of attached Graphite on the back.
K248 - Prehnite $ 550 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K248a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K248a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K248b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K248b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K248c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K248c.jpg)
Large, blocky crystals of yellow to greenish yellow Prehnite. Very clean - I found a small amount of chipping at the tip of one crystal, otherwise perfect and undamaged and very aesthetic cluster, complete all around. Well defined, distinct crystals. Recent finds at Merelani have produced the best Prehnites found to date at the mines. With a small amount of attached Graphite on the bottom.
K249 - Prehnite $ 250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 5 x 4 x 3.5 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K249a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K249a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K249b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K249b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K249c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K249c.jpg)
Large, blocky crystals of bright lemon yellow Prehnite. Clean and undamaged and highly translucent. Recent finds at Merelani have produced the best Prehnites found to date at the mines. With a small amount of attached and included Graphite on the back.
K252 - Prehnite $ 280 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K252a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K252a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K252b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K252b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K252c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K252c.jpg)
Large, blocky crystals of bright lemon yellow Prehnite. Clean and undamaged and highly translucent. Recent finds at Merelani have produced the best Prehnites found to date at the mines. With a small amount of attached Graphite on the back.
K268 - Epidote $ 90 Rehoboth, Namibia thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm ![Epidote from Rehoboth, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K268a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K268a.jpg)
![Epidote from Rehoboth, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K268b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K268b.jpg)
![Epidote from Rehoboth, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K268c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K268c.jpg)
Bright, glassy Epidote crystals from a less commonly seen locality. Translucent to transparent crystals.
K269 - Sulfohalite $ 140 Searles Lake, California thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm ![Sulfohalite from Searles Lake, California [db_pics/pics/K269a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K269a.jpg)
![Sulfohalite from Searles Lake, California [db_pics/pics/K269b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K269b.jpg)
![Sulfohalite from Searles Lake, California [db_pics/pics/K269c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K269c.jpg)
This is as fine a Sulfohalite crystals as I've ever seen. Sharply formed with good yellow color and translucency. The bottom (sixth) point is incomplete but not damaged.
K270 - Andradite $ 60 Aguablanca, Novelty, Spain thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm ![Andradite from Aguablanca, Novelty, Spain [db_pics/pics/K270a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K270a.jpg)
![Andradite from Aguablanca, Novelty, Spain [db_pics/pics/K270b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K270b.jpg)
![Andradite from Aguablanca, Novelty, Spain [db_pics/pics/K270c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K270c.jpg)
Sharp, slightly translucent red Andradite crystal, 1.5cm wide, in matrix.
K291 - Malachite after Azurite $ 260 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico miniature - 4.7 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K291a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K291a.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K291b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K291b.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K291c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K291c.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K291d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K291d.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K291e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K291e.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K291.mp4]](db_pics/pics/m/K291.jpg)
Well formed crystals of Malachite after Azurite with a velvety surface luster. Individual crystals to 3.7cm. Mounted on a labelled Lucite stand. Undamaged.
K286 - Cuprite $ 220 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico small cabinet - 7.5 x 4 x 2 cm ![Cuprite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K286a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K286a.jpg)
![Cuprite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K286b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K286b.jpg)
![Cuprite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K286c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K286c.jpg)
![Cuprite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K286d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K286d.jpg)
Sharp, well formed Cuprite crystals to 1.2cm wide.
K289 - Smithsonite, Hemimorphite, Aurichalcite $ 650 79 Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA cabinet - 13 x 9.0 x 6 cm ![Smithsonite, Hemimorphite, Aurichalcite from 79 Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/K289a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K289a.jpg)
![Smithsonite, Hemimorphite, Aurichalcite from 79 Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/K289b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K289b.jpg)
![Smithsonite, Hemimorphite, Aurichalcite from 79 Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/K289c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K289c.jpg)
![Smithsonite, Hemimorphite, Aurichalcite from 79 Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/K289d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K289d.jpg)
![Smithsonite, Hemimorphite, Aurichalcite from 79 Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/K289e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K289e.jpg)
Blue/green radial starburst formations of Aurichalcite, silvery blue Hemimorphite, green Smithsonite and more combine in a great combination specimen from the famous 79 Mine. It's both an interesting study piece and a colorful large display specimen.
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