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J536 - Prehnite $ 200 (=~ ¥ 21196)
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
small cabinet - 5.6 x 4.7 x 2.5 cm


Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J536a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J536b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J536c.jpg]

Gemmy bright yellow-green Prehnite cluster with sharp ridges of crystals. A small amount of silver-gray Graphite can be seen on the bottom. The quality of the Prehnite is superb with big crystals forming an excellent quality specimen with good luster and very translucent.

J547 - Rhodonite with Bustamite and Galena $ 275 (=~ ¥ 29144)
 Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
cabinet - 10.0 x 6.1 x 3.5 cm


Rhodonite with Bustamite and Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/J547a.jpg] Rhodonite with Bustamite and Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/J547b.jpg] Rhodonite with Bustamite and Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/J547c.jpg]

Translucent red color Rhodonite crystals are seen in close association with metallic gray Galena. The matrix consists of mostly compact, massive, pinkish color Bustamite, a calcium manganese silicate. The largest Rhodonite crystal is about 1cm wide and gemmy.

J609 - Copper $ 180 (=~ ¥ 19076)
 Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
small cabinet - 7.0 x 6.0 x 5.0 cm


Copper from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/J609a.jpg] Copper from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/J609b.jpg] Copper from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/J609c.jpg]

This specimen consists of almost 100% green Malachite coated dendritic Copper. It has an interesting sculptural form that still shows a number of Quartz matrix fragments that appear to be floating within the mass of copper.

J600 - Magnetite $ 90 (=~ ¥ 9538)
 Cerro Huanaquino, Totora, Dept. Potosi, Bolivia
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5.2 x 3.8 cm


Magnetite from Cerro Huanaquino, Totora, Dept. Potosi, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/J600a.jpg] Magnetite from Cerro Huanaquino, Totora, Dept. Potosi, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/J600b.jpg] Magnetite from Cerro Huanaquino, Totora, Dept. Potosi, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/J600c.jpg]

Razor sharp and lustrous octahedrons of Magnetite. The Magnetite forms a continuous layer of textbook octahedral crystals on top of a hard, brecciated matrix. An excellent example of the species with the argest crystal measuring about 8mm wide.

J616 - Fluorite $ 175 (=~ ¥ 18546)
 Rogerly Mine, Durham, England
cabinet - 11.1 x 6.8 x 3.8 cm


Fluorite from Rogerly Mine, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/J616a.jpg] Fluorite from Rogerly Mine, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/J616b.jpg] Fluorite from Rogerly Mine, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/J616c.jpg]

Transparent forest green color Fluorite crystals cover the entire top of the matrix. The largest single crystal is 3.0cm wide, located in the center of the specimen. It came from the mining activity done at Rogerly in the early 2000's. Bottom has been sawn flat to better display the specimen. Out of a collection, the invoice from 2006 shows a price of $185.

J241 - Spinel $ 165 (=~ ¥ 17487) SOLD
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.6 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm


Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J241a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J241b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J241c.jpg]

Complete octahedral pink Spinel crystal with good rich color. No damage and only micro chipping.

J243 - Spinel $ 125 (=~ ¥ 13248)
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm


Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J243a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J243b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J243c.jpg]

Complete octahedral pink Spinel crystal with good color. Slight edge chipping. A very good spinel.

J248 - Spinel $ 125 (=~ ¥ 13248)
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm


Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J248a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J248b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J248c.jpg]

Complete octahedral red Spinel crystal with good color. Some edge chipping but good overalll conditon and form. Rich gemmy areas within.

J247 - Spinel $ 90 (=~ ¥ 9538)
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm


Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J247a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J247b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J247c.jpg]

Complete octahedral red Spinel crystal with good color. Damage to one corner. Rich gemmy areas within, especially the tip.

J245 - Spinel $ 125 (=~ ¥ 13248)
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.9 x 1.7 x 1.1 cm


Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J245a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J245b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J245c.jpg]

Complete octahedral red Spinel crystal with good color. Damage at two tips, but overall very good with good luster and translucency. Gemmy areas within.

J249 - Spinel $ 125 (=~ ¥ 13248)
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.1 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm


Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J249a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J249b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J249c.jpg]

Complete octahedral red Spinel crystal with good color. Chipping on two corners. Rich gemmy areas within, especially the tip.

J591 - Manganite $ 160 (=~ ¥ 16957) SOLD
 Caland Pit, Atikokan, Ontario, Canada
small cabinet - 8.0 x 5.0 x 2.8 cm


Manganite from Caland Pit, Atikokan, Ontario, Canada [db_pics/pics/J591a.jpg] Manganite from Caland Pit, Atikokan, Ontario, Canada [db_pics/pics/J591b.jpg] Manganite from Caland Pit, Atikokan, Ontario, Canada [db_pics/pics/J591c.jpg]

Sharp and lustrous Manganite crystals on almost 100% Manganite matrix. This is an example of the best Manganite from this locality. The crystals are very lustrous with some reaching about 7mm wide and without damage.

J625 - Diaspore $ 280 (=~ ¥ 29674)
 Aydun, Mugula, Turkey
small cabinet - 7.4 x 6.6 x 2.4 cm


Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/J625a.jpg] Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/J625b.jpg] Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/J625c.jpg]

Large single Diaspore crystal with typical ragged/contacted ends. Good gem sections in areas. This crystal displays multiple signs of fracturing and rehealing (noted by lighter colored lateral lines) resulting in a naturally 'bent' crystal, the same phenomenon that is sometimes seen in tourmaline crystals.

J626 - Diaspore $ 250 (=~ ¥ 26495)
 Aydun, Mugula, Turkey
small cabinet - 7.1 x 6.8 x 4.0 cm


Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/J626a.jpg] Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/J626b.jpg] Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/J626c.jpg]

Large partial V-twin crystal of Diaspore. It is unterminated or etched terminated, as most of these are, and is translucent with transparent zones. This is rare material from old stocks in Turkey. No more is being found as the deposit has been exhausted. Large Diaspore crystals such as this are uncommon.

J528 - Brucite (R) $ 600 (=~ ¥ 63588) SOLD
 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan
cabinet - 13.8 x 7.8 x 4.0 cm


Brucite (R) from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J528a.jpg] Brucite (R) from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J528b.jpg] Brucite (R) from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J528c.jpg] Brucite (R) from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J528d.jpg]

Large, solid radial mass of yellow Brucite on matrix with a crystal group 10cm wide. There is a thin layer of Brucite over the matrix upon which the larger crystal group grew and unfortunately it broke off this thin layer during shipment from Pakistan and has been professionally reattached. Regardless, it is an exceptionally showy example from the find that has produced best of species. This is an uncommon example well crystallized all around, characteristic of open pocket growth and not growth in tight, contacted seams as are most. Translucent, thick and sturdy.


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