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CT602 - Amazonite $ 450 SOLD
10 Percent Claim, Teller Co., Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 7 x 6 cm


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Amazonite from 10 Percent Claim, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/CT602a.jpg] Amazonite from 10 Percent Claim, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/CT602b.jpg] Amazonite from 10 Percent Claim, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/CT602c.jpg] Amazonite from 10 Percent Claim, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/CT602d.jpg] Amazonite from 10 Percent Claim, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/CT602.mp4]


B759 - Calcite $ 250 SOLD
Wessels Mine, South Africa
small cabinet - 5.3 x 5 x 1.7 cm


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Calcite from Wessels Mine, South Africa [db_pics/pics/b759a.jpg] Calcite from Wessels Mine, South Africa [db_pics/pics/b759b.jpg] Calcite from Wessels Mine, South Africa [db_pics/pics/b759c.jpg] Calcite from Wessels Mine, South Africa [db_pics/pics/B759.mp4]

Transparent Calcite rhomb with later geneation overgrowths. The larger overgrowths are transparent and the smaller overgrowths are extremely bright and reflective, much better than the photos. Ex. E.J. Immelman and P. de Bruyn collections dating back to at least 1997.


CT743 - Sand Calcite $ 125 SOLD
Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 8 x 4 cm


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Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT743a.jpg] Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT743b.jpg] Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT743c.jpg] Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT743d.jpg] Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT743e.jpg] Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT743.mp4]

Criss-crossing Calcite crystals with inclusions of sand. The crossing crystal is 8cm and double terminated. These are unusual, USA classics collected decades ago and the locality is now closed to collecting. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.


LL459 - Diopside on Graphite $ 450 SOLD
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
small cabinet - 7.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LL459a.jpg] Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LL459b.jpg] Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LL459c.jpg] Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LL459d.jpg] Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LL459e.jpg] Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LL459.mp4]

Large, glassy green crystals of Diopside to 2.7 x 1.5cm all over a matrix of black Graphite. There are good Diopside crystals all over, front, back, top, and bottom. There are also areas with good Graphite crystals.


B519 - Amethyst $ 450 SOLD
Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Amethyst from Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b519a.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b519b.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b519c.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/B519.mp4]

Transparent purple crystals on matrix. Excellent color - this is old material with the good color. Undamaged.


B495 - Brookite $ 300
Kharan Mountain, Balochistan, Pakistan
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Brookite from Kharan Mountain, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b495a.jpg] Brookite from Kharan Mountain, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b495b.jpg] Brookite from Kharan Mountain, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b495c.jpg] Brookite from Kharan Mountain, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/B495.mp4]

A 3cm Brookite crystal on matrix with Quartz crystals.


LL484 - Ettringite $ 300
N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.8 cm


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Ettringite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/LL484a.jpg] Ettringite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/LL484b.jpg] Ettringite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/LL484c.jpg] Ettringite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/LL484d.jpg] Ettringite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/LL484.mp4]

Intergrown group of lemon yellow Ettringite crystals. Main crystal is double-terminated and thick at 1.7 x 1.5 cm. There is also a small metallic black tabular crystal sticking out one side, possibly Hematite.


LL482 - Copper in Calcite $ 450 SOLD
Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
thumbnail - 2.6 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm


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Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/LL482a.jpg] Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/LL482b.jpg] Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/LL482c.jpg] Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/LL482d.jpg] Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/LL482e.jpg] Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/LL482.mp4]

Gem-like double-terminated Calcite crystal with attached and included Copper. The crystal is 1.7cm wide and undamaged. You can see right thought it to the matrix. There are smaller Calcite crystals present too. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.


B321 - Dioptase $ 500
Katanga Prov., Congo
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Dioptase from Katanga Prov., Congo [db_pics/pics/b321a.jpg] Dioptase from Katanga Prov., Congo [db_pics/pics/b321b.jpg] Dioptase from Katanga Prov., Congo [db_pics/pics/b321c.jpg] Dioptase from Katanga Prov., Congo [db_pics/pics/B321.mp4]

Solid cluster of nothing but Dioptase crystals, with the focus on a central, large upright crystal. Main crystal is 1.5cm in diameter, rises up 1.5cm higher than the others, and is undamaged.


SA720 - Brazilianite $ 300
Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.7 x 3.0 x 2.4 cm


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Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa720a.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa720b.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa720c.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SA720.mp4]

Attractive cluster of glassy and gemmy Brazilianite with the main crystal a thick 3.5cm long crystal. Undamaged and sits upright on its own.


LL824 - Indicolite on Albite $ 1500 SOLD
Kunar, Afghanistan
miniature - 3.7 x 3.6 x 2.8 cm


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Indicolite on Albite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/LL824a.jpg] Indicolite on Albite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/LL824b.jpg] Indicolite on Albite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/LL824c.jpg] Indicolite on Albite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/LL824f.jpg] Indicolite on Albite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/LL824.mp4]

Well terminated 2.8cm blue Tourmaline crystal wreathed in bladed Albite along with a glassy Quartz crystal. The Indicolite has it's best color and transparency at the top, right where it counts the most. Undamaged and great composition.


LL812 - Vivianite $ 800
Huanuni Mine, Dalence Prov., Oruru Department, Bolivia
miniature - 4.5 x 2.4 x 1.4 cm


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Vivianite from Huanuni Mine, Dalence Prov., Oruru Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL812a.jpg] Vivianite from Huanuni Mine, Dalence Prov., Oruru Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL812b.jpg] Vivianite from Huanuni Mine, Dalence Prov., Oruru Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL812c.jpg] Vivianite from Huanuni Mine, Dalence Prov., Oruru Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL812e.jpg] Vivianite from Huanuni Mine, Dalence Prov., Oruru Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL812.mp4]

Transparent blue/green double-terminated Vivianite crystal with attached radial crystals of Siderite. Complete all around and undamaged. This one has it all - great color, transparency, and double-terminated form which is uncommon.


TZ252 - Prehnite $ 300
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz252a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz252b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz252c.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/TZ252.mp4]

Blue Prehnite specimen about as good as these get form wise as most of these are massess of crystals with at least some damage around the edges. This is a clean group front and back, nearly a floater with some traces of Graphite on the bottom where it was attached. These have a nice color change between shades of blue in different lighting.


E597 - Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite on Pyrite psuedo. Pyrrhotite $ 350
Trepca Mine, Stanterg, Kosovo
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 4 cm


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Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite on Pyrite psuedo. Pyrrhotite from Trepca Mine, Stanterg, Kosovo [db_pics/pics/e597a.jpg] Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite on Pyrite psuedo. Pyrrhotite from Trepca Mine, Stanterg, Kosovo [db_pics/pics/e597b.jpg] Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite on Pyrite psuedo. Pyrrhotite from Trepca Mine, Stanterg, Kosovo [db_pics/pics/e597c.jpg] Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite on Pyrite psuedo. Pyrrhotite from Trepca Mine, Stanterg, Kosovo [db_pics/pics/E597.mp4]

4cm wide by 3.5cm tall crystal of Pyrrhotite that has been replaced by Pyrite, coated by pale pink spheres of Rhodochrosite.


C688 - Hausmanite $ 900
N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
small cabinet - 9 x 5.5 x 3 cm


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Hausmanite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/c688a.jpg] Hausmanite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/c688b.jpg] Hausmanite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/c688c.jpg] Hausmanite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/c688d.jpg] Hausmanite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/C688.mp4]

Matrix covered by Andradite crystals in turn coated by numerous well formed Hausmanite crystals. Clean and undamaged. Comes with a Wendel Minerals label that indicates it was formerly part of the Mayer collection.

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