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T31 - Tanzanite $ 2000 (=~ ¥ 296751) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 1000 (=~ ¥ 148375) SOLD
Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.4 x 0.7 cm


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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t31a.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t31b.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t31c.jpg]

Glassy and lustrous gem Tanzanite crystal, complete all around and undamaged, excellent rich color. What else can you say, just a great gem quality crystal, 2.7 x 1.4 x 0.7 cm.


NA276 - Lazulite $ 850 (=~ ¥ 126119) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 425 (=~ ¥ 63059) SOLD
Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada
cabinet - 13 x 12.5 x 3.5 cm


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Lazulite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/na276a.jpg] Lazulite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/na276b.jpg] Lazulite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/na276c.jpg]

Bright Blue Lazulite crystals to 1.2 cm long thickly clustered on thin matrix plate. I bought a large lot fo these years ago and the few specimens with the white micro crystals coating the Lazulite (apatite? Brazilianite?) alwas had the brightest blue crystals, and this was the best of such specimens. Quartz and Siderite in association, backside also crystallized with smaller crystals, 13 x 12.5 x 3.5 cm.


AF879 - Anglesite $ 500 (=~ ¥ 74188) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 250 (=~ ¥ 37094) SOLD
Touissit Mine, Morocco
miniature - 5 x 5 x 4 cm


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Anglesite from Touissit Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/af879a.jpg] Anglesite from Touissit Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/af879b.jpg]

A 4.5 x 3.2 cm main crystal dominates this specimen. The main crystal has two beautiful and distinct phantoms about 3/4 the way up. There is unfortunaltely some damage along one side of the main crystal, however does not detract significantly when compared to the impact of the main crystal. Size 5 x 5 x 4 cm.


A274 - Herderite $ 1500 (=~ ¥ 222563) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 750 (=~ ¥ 111281) SOLD
Dassu, Skardu Dist., Pakistan
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Herderite from Dassu, Skardu Dist., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a274a.jpg] Herderite from Dassu, Skardu Dist., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a274b.jpg] Herderite from Dassu, Skardu Dist., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a274c.jpg] Herderite from Dassu, Skardu Dist., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/a274d.jpg]

Glassy 2.7cm lime green Herderite crystal atop Albite. These are very hard to find and I have not seen new material of this color in years, 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm.


A777 - Fluorite $ 650 (=~ ¥ 96444) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 325 (=~ ¥ 48222) SOLD
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
large cabinet - 18 x 9 x 8 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/a777a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/a777b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/a777c.jpg]

Glassy, clear Fluorite cubes forming large cluster of stalactites. The base is an interconnected group of stalactites with about 4 rising up off the base to 15 cm long, with the fourth tallest missing a tip. Biggest of the lot, 18 x 9 x 8 cm.


A128 - Fluorite $ 850 (=~ ¥ 126119) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 425 (=~ ¥ 63059) SOLD
Xianghuapu Mine, Hunan, China
large cabinet - 19 x 17 x 9 cm


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Fluorite from Xianghuapu Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/a128a.jpg] Fluorite from Xianghuapu Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/a128b.jpg] Fluorite from Xianghuapu Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/a128c.jpg]

Large, transparent green cubes of Fluorite. Largest crystal is 8cm across the face. Internally transparent with some glassy faces and some frosted faces. Big and showy.


J14 - Jeremejevite $ 800 (=~ ¥ 118700) SOLD
Ameib Ranch, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia
miniature - 3.9 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm


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Jeremejevite from Ameib Ranch, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/j14a.jpg] Jeremejevite from Ameib Ranch, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/j14b.jpg]

Long, highly etched Jeremejevite crystal with great blue color and good luster and transparency. You don't see 3.9cm Jeremejevites too often. No damage.


NA289 - Caledonite $ 1500 (=~ ¥ 222563) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 750 (=~ ¥ 111281) SOLD
Reward Mine, Inyo Co., California
miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm


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Caledonite from Reward Mine, Inyo Co., California [db_pics/pics/na289a.jpg] Caledonite from Reward Mine, Inyo Co., California [db_pics/pics/na289b.jpg] Caledonite from Reward Mine, Inyo Co., California [db_pics/pics/na289c.jpg]

Open vug in matrix lined with bright blue Caledonite crystals, including an number of large crystals that reach 8mm in size. Rare and spectacular specimen. .


A391 - Opal SOLD
Quilpie, Queensland, Australia
cabinet - 12 x 7 x 4.5 cm
ex.  Matthew Webb


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Opal from Quilpie, Queensland, Australia [db_pics/pics/a391a.jpg] Opal from Quilpie, Queensland, Australia [db_pics/pics/a391b.jpg]

Large nodule containing a zone of precious opal, primarily in blues and purple and green colors.


TZ434 - Dravite $ 850 (=~ ¥ 126119) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 425 (=~ ¥ 63059) SOLD
Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania
small cabinet - 7.3 x 3.1 x 3 cm


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Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz434a.jpg] Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz434b.jpg] Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz434c.jpg]

Large translucent, rootbeer colored Dravite crystal with a very sharp change to white, cat's-eye Dravite. These part rootbeer/part cat's-eye crystals are much less common than normal crystals from the find, and crystals with such a sharp delineation between the two even more so. Weighs 125 grams.


B417 - Dioptase $ 450 (=~ ¥ 66769) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 225 (=~ ¥ 33384) SOLD
Katanga, Congo
small cabinet - 6 x 5.0 x 3 cm


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Dioptase from Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/b417a.jpg] Dioptase from Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/b417b.jpg] Dioptase from Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/b417c.jpg] Dioptase from Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/b417d.jpg]

Colorful Diop specimen with isolated crystals spread across a vuggy brown and blue matrix. Central crystal is 1.3cm and stands up off the matrix and is glassy and perfect all around. there are larger crystals present but not as well exposed as this one. The blue Shattuckite and structure of the specimen make this an appealing piece.


B651 - Scorodite with Pyrite $ 450 (=~ ¥ 66769) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 225 (=~ ¥ 33384) SOLD
Babu, Guanxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 3 cm


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Scorodite with Pyrite from Babu, Guanxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/pics/b651a.jpg] Scorodite with Pyrite from Babu, Guanxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/pics/b651b.jpg] Scorodite with Pyrite from Babu, Guanxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/pics/b651c.jpg]

Floater cluster of blue Scorodite crystals with Pyrite. While many of the Scorodites are included by Pyrite, there are also many lusterous blue crystal faces. Most Scorodites from this find were black in color, and those with blue crystals were the beautiful exception. Crystals to 1cm in size. Better than photos. private_notes

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