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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.
K285 - Calcite $ 650 Switzerland cabinet - 14 x 11 x 7.5 cm ![Calcite from Switzerland [db_pics/pics/K285a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K285a.jpg)
![Calcite from Switzerland [db_pics/pics/K285b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K285b.jpg)
![Calcite from Switzerland [db_pics/pics/K285c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K285c.jpg)
![Calcite from Switzerland [db_pics/pics/K285d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K285d.jpg)
Unusual and strangely attractive Calcite specimen out of an old collection. The old label was from Kristalle and only said 'Cave Calcite' with no further locality given other than Switzerland. Lustrous, botryoidal stalactitic formations with good luster and complete all around. Translucent with a burnt orange coloration. Has an old specimen number affixed to the bottom.
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)
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.
K293 - Quartz $ 300 Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia miniature - 3.8 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm ![Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K293a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K293a.jpg)
![Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K293b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K293b.jpg)
![Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K293c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K293c.jpg)
![Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K293d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K293d.jpg)
Double terminated Quartz scepter from a 2017 find. The scepter head has both smokey and amethyst coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete with and relatively undamaged with just a couple tiny nicks. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen. One of the top 3 picks from a large lot.
K294 - Quartz $ 300 Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia miniature - 4 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm ![Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K294a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K294a.jpg)
![Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K294b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K294b.jpg)
![Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K294c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K294c.jpg)
![Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K294d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K294d.jpg)
Double terminated Quartz scepter from a 2017 find. The scepter head has both smokey and amethyst coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete with and relatively undamaged with just a couple tiny nicks. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen. One of the top 3 picks from a large lot.
K288 - Quartz $ 300 Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia small cabinet - 6 x 2 x 2 cm ![Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K288a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K288a.jpg)
![Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K288b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K288b.jpg)
![Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K288c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K288c.jpg)
![Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K288d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K288d.jpg)
![Quartz from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/K288e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K288e.jpg)
Double terminated Quartz scepter from a 2017 find. The scepter head has smokey acoloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete and undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen. One of the top 3 picks from a large lot.
D355 - Zircon $ 120 Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.7 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm ![Zircon from Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D355a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D355a.jpg)
![Zircon from Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D355b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D355b.jpg)
![Zircon from Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D355c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D355c.jpg)
![Zircon from Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D355d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D355d.jpg)
![Zircon from Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D355e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D355e.jpg)
Single gemmy Zircon crystal with a nice wine red to red brown coloration. Complete all around and undamaged.
K292 - Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite $ 140 Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 3 cm ![Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K292a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K292a.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K292b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K292b.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K292c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K292c.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K292d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K292d.jpg)
Large deep red Sphalerite crystals on a chert matrix. What makes the specimen are the isolated, oriented Chalcopyrite crystals, primarily on the largest Sphalerite, that all reflect the light in the same direction when turned in the hand.
K395 - Chalcopyrite on Galena with Sphalerite $ 340 Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA large cabinet - 17 x 12.5 x 4.5 cm ![Chalcopyrite on Galena with Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K395a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K395a.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Galena with Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K395b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K395b.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Galena with Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K395c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K395c.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Galena with Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K395d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K395d.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Galena with Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K395e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K395e.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Galena with Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K395f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K395f.jpg)
Large specimen of cubic Galena coated by drusy Chalcopyrite and red Sphalerite crystals on a chert matrix. Large display specimen of a USA classic getting harder to find. Saw cut on back.
K297 - Spessartine $ 750 Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.6 x 2.4 x 2.4 cm ![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K297a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K297a.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K297b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K297b.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K297c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K297c.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K297d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K297d.jpg)
Bright citrus orange Spessartine crystal, complete all around. Equant form with gem zones. There is some natural small surface pits, but no damage. This is a good one, with minimal black inclusions that negatively affect most of these. The intensity of color and gem zones are even more apparent with backlighting. These are no longer being found. Weighs 20.7 grams.
K323 - Chalcopyrite with Quartz $ 280 Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria cabinet - 9.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm ![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/K323a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K323a.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/K323b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K323b.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/K323c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K323c.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/K323d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K323d.jpg)
Stunningly attractive specimen of transparent Quartz with bright, brassy Chalcopyrite crystals. These are fairly common minerals, but in a combination and form to produce this beauty. Both minerals are evenly distributed and in good condition with just a few missing Quartz crystals. The Quartz are uniform in size and transparent. An overall very bright and showy specimen.
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