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LL988 - Scheelite with Aquamarine $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 364) Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 2.5 cm ![Scheelite with Aquamarine from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/LL988a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL988a.jpg)
![Scheelite with Aquamarine from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/LL988b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL988b.jpg)
![Scheelite with Aquamarine from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/LL988c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL988c.jpg)
![Scheelite with Aquamarine from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/LL988d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL988d.jpg)
Vibrant orange Scheelite octahedra to 2cm wide on Muscovite with tabular Aquamarine crystals.
ST126 - Ludlamite $ 750 (=~ AUS$ 1093) Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 1.2 cm ![Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/ST126a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST126a.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/ST126b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST126b.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/ST126c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST126c.jpg)
![Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/ST126d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST126d.jpg)
Well isolated green Ludlamite crystals on matrix. Main crystal is a gemmy 1.1cm crystal with great color and luster. These are old USA classics now hard to find of this quality.
ST128 - Veszelyite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 510) Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China thumbnail - 2.8 x 2 x 1.5 cm ![Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/ST128a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST128a.jpg)
![Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/ST128b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST128b.jpg)
![Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/ST128c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST128c.jpg)
![Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/ST128d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST128d.jpg)
Good sized Veszelyite crystals on matrix. This recently mined specimen features a number of intergrown, long crystals of vivid blue Veszelyite. The crystal group is 1.3cm tall. This is from a new find made in July 2020 at an old Zinc mine located about about 400 kilometers away from previous Veszelyite finds made at the Laochang Mine (also in Yunnan Prov.).
LL989 - Scheelite $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 291) Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 4 cm ![Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/LL989a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL989a.jpg)
![Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/LL989b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL989b.jpg)
![Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/LL989d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL989d.jpg)
Vibrant orange octahedral Scheelite crystal. Good transparency in the tip.
ST116 - Tourmaline $ 60 (=~ AUS$ 87) St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe miniature - 4.1 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm ![Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST116a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST116a.jpg)
![Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST116b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST116b.jpg)
![Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST116c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST116c.jpg)
Gem Tourmaline crystal recently mined from the famous St. Anne's Mine in the Karoi district of Zimbabwe. Fully terminated, complete, and undamaged. It's transparent top to bottom with a good medium green color over most of the crystal with a darker green (though still transparent) termination. The termination is multi-faceted and complex. Excellent quality Tourmaline.
LL980 - Bournonite $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 182) Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia miniature - 3.3 x 2.5 x 2 cm ![Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL980a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL980a.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL980b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL980b.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL980c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL980c.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL980d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL980d.jpg)
Intergrown pair of Bournonite crystals from recent finds in Bolivia. The Bournonite crystals has a dark patina and classic 'cogwheel' form. A floater with no points of contact, complete all around and perfect except for a chip on the small crystal.
LL981 - Bournonite $ 225 (=~ AUS$ 328) Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia miniature - 3.3 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm ![Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL981d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL981d.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL981e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL981e.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL981a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL981a.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL981b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL981b.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL981c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL981c.jpg)
cluster of 3 large, thick Bournonite crystals from recent finds in Bolivia. The Bournonite crystals an irridescent golden patina and classic 'cogwheel' form. Pristine specimen with a small amount of matrix attached to the back.
LL955 - Tourmaline $ 50 (=~ AUS$ 73) St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe miniature - 3.6 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm ![Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/LL955a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL955a.jpg)
![Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/LL955b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL955b.jpg)
![Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/LL955c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL955c.jpg)
Gem Tourmaline crystal recently mined from the famous St. Anne's Mine in the Karoi district of Zimbabwe. Steeply terminated, complete crystal. It's transparent top to bottom with a good medium green color over most of the crystal with a darker green (though still transparent) termination. The termination is multi-faceted and complex. High quality Tourmaline.
LL964 - Azurite with Malachite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 219) Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.8 x 2.1 cm ![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL964a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL964a.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL964b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL964b.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL964c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL964c.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL964d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL964d.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL964e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL964e.jpg)
Fine quality Azurite crystals attached to a small amount of matrix. Crytallized all around and undamaged with added color from small crystals of Malachite.
LL973 - Azurite with Malachite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 219) Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm ![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL973a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL973a.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL973b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL973b.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL973c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL973c.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL973d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL973d.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL973e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LL973e.jpg)
Fine quality Azurite crystals with Malachite. Crytallized all around and undamaged. Excellent quality, thick blocky crystals.
ST220 - Dravite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 219) Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm ![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST220a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST220a.jpg)
![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST220b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST220b.jpg)
![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST220c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST220c.jpg)
![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST220d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST220d.jpg)
Glassy gem quality Dravite crystal from Mwajanga. Complete all around and transparent. Superb example from this find.
ST227 - Tanzanite $ 750 (=~ AUS$ 1093) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm ![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST227a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST227a.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST227b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST227b.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST227c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST227c.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST227e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST227e.jpg)
Multi-colored Tanzanite crystal with a yellow over purple/blue color displayed from the front wide face. A red color is visible up the C-axis, and you can even see flashes of red reflected out the front face when lit from below (last photo). Complete and undamaged and weighs 6.87 grams.
ST221 - Aurichalcite, Rosasite Southwest Mine, Hendricks Gulch, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 2.5 cm ![Aurichalcite, Rosasite from Southwest Mine, Hendricks Gulch, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/ST221a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST221a.jpg)
![Aurichalcite, Rosasite from Southwest Mine, Hendricks Gulch, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/ST221c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST221c.jpg)
![Aurichalcite, Rosasite from Southwest Mine, Hendricks Gulch, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/ST221d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST221d.jpg)
![Aurichalcite, Rosasite from Southwest Mine, Hendricks Gulch, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/ST221e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST221e.jpg)
Spheres of blue Rosasite atop spikey crystals of green Aurichalcite.
ST234 - Bayldonite on/after Mimetite $ 500 (=~ AUS$ 729) Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm ![Bayldonite on/after Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST234a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST234a.jpg)
![Bayldonite on/after Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST234b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST234b.jpg)
![Bayldonite on/after Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST234c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST234c.jpg)
An old classic Tsumeb specimen of green Bayldonite on or partially pseudomorphing elongated, hexagonal Mimetite crystals. These were found in the 1st oxidation zone that dates to the late 1800s to early 1900s.
ST232 - Anglesite (R) $ 160 (=~ AUS$ 233) Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm ![Anglesite (R) from Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST232a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST232a.jpg)
![Anglesite (R) from Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST232b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST232b.jpg)
![Anglesite (R) from Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST232c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ST232c.jpg)
Double-terminated Anglesite crystal on matrix. The Anglesite is gemmy and yellow and has been repaired once. A stunning and uncommon thumbnail.
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