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M472 - Quartz $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 191) SOLD
Crystal Mountain, Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia
cabinet - 9.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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Quartz from Crystal Mountain, Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia [db_pics/pics/M472a.jpg] Quartz from Crystal Mountain, Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia [db_pics/pics/M472b.jpg] Quartz from Crystal Mountain, Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia [db_pics/pics/M472c.jpg] Quartz from Crystal Mountain, Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia [db_pics/pics/M472d.jpg] Quartz from Crystal Mountain, Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia [db_pics/pics/M472e.jpg]

Large crystals of pinish, more opaque Quartz with overgrowths of transparent Quartz. Undamaged.


M558 - Quartz with Chlorite $ 75 (=~ AUS$ 114) SOLD
Shingle Springs, El Dorado Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


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Quartz with Chlorite from Shingle Springs, El Dorado Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M558a.jpg] Quartz with Chlorite from Shingle Springs, El Dorado Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M558b.jpg] Quartz with Chlorite from Shingle Springs, El Dorado Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M558c.jpg] Quartz with Chlorite from Shingle Springs, El Dorado Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M558d.jpg] Quartz with Chlorite from Shingle Springs, El Dorado Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M558e.jpg]

Thumbnail sized cluster of Quartz crystals from the foothills of the Sierra Mountains in California Gold country. The crystals inclusions of green Chlorite.


M672 - Tanzanite $ 135 (=~ AUS$ 206) SOLD
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.6 x 1 x 0.8 cm


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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M672a.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M672b.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M672c.jpg]

Single yellow Tanzanite (Zoisite) crystal with rich yellow color. Nearly perfect with a great termination and just one contact along a back edge. Glassy with transparent gem zones. Weighs 12 carats.


M702 - Tsavorite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534)
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.9 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm


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Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M702a.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M702b.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M702c.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M702d.jpg]

Large single Tsavorite crystal with good color. Nearly a floater with a couple indentations, contacts with lustrous glassy faces. It's not perfect, but for the size and color it's a good value.


M703 - Tsavorite with Diopside $ 300 (=~ AUS$ 457)
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1.4 cm


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Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M703a.jpg] Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M703b.jpg] Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M703c.jpg] Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M703d.jpg]

Large single Tsavorite crystal with good color. The main crystal is 2.5cm wide and displays great from the front with small Diopside crystals below. The backside (3rd photo) shows a dimpled surface from growth against Graphite crystals.


M704 - Tsavorite on Diopside $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229) SOLD
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 1.4 x 1.1 cm


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Tsavorite on Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M704a.jpg] Tsavorite on Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M704b.jpg]

Glassy 1.4cm single Tsavorite crystal with good color atop a white Diopside crystal. The Tsavorite has great color, luster and transparency. Dispalys great from teh front, contacted on the backside.


M508 - Bismuthinite with Malachite and Mica $ 75 (=~ AUS$ 114) SOLD
Devils Hole Mine, Fremont Co., Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 6.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm


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Bismuthinite with Malachite and Mica from Devils Hole Mine, Fremont Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/M508a.jpg] Bismuthinite with Malachite and Mica from Devils Hole Mine, Fremont Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/M508b.jpg] Bismuthinite with Malachite and Mica from Devils Hole Mine, Fremont Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/M508c.jpg] Bismuthinite with Malachite and Mica from Devils Hole Mine, Fremont Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/M508d.jpg] Bismuthinite with Malachite and Mica from Devils Hole Mine, Fremont Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/M508e.jpg]

Mass of green Malachite and Mica with areas of grey Bismuthinite.


K927 - Azurite $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 191)
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.5 x 0.9 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K927a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K927b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K927c.jpg]

Undamaged single crystal of Azurite that exhibits areas of bright 'electric' blue color. A floater, complete all around crystal from the watercourse pocket.


M523 - Copper $ 275 (=~ AUS$ 419) SOLD
Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 5 x 3.3 x 2 cm


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Copper from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M523a.jpg] Copper from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M523b.jpg] Copper from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M523c.jpg] Copper from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M523d.jpg]

Mass of Copper crystals with a good patina. Many of the tips show cubes (!) on the ends.


M374 - Uvarovite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229) SOLD
Outokumpu, North Karelia, Finland
miniature - 4.9 x 3 x 3 cm


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Uvarovite from Outokumpu, North Karelia, Finland [db_pics/pics/M374a.jpg] Uvarovite from Outokumpu, North Karelia, Finland [db_pics/pics/M374b.jpg] Uvarovite from Outokumpu, North Karelia, Finland [db_pics/pics/M374c.jpg] Uvarovite from Outokumpu, North Karelia, Finland [db_pics/pics/M374d.jpg]

Two intergrown deep green Uvarovite crystals 1.5cm wide in Quartz. The crystals are nearly complete, with some contacting along the top rear surfaces. An undamaged 5mm crystal is sticking out on the right side. There are small amounts of Pyrite in the Quartz matrix and sawcut on the bottom.


M661 - Enstatite $ 75 (=~ AUS$ 114) SOLD
Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.6 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm


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Enstatite from Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M661a.jpg] Enstatite from Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M661b.jpg] Enstatite from Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M661c.jpg] Enstatite from Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M661d.jpg]

Terminated single Enstatite crystal with medium rootbeer brown color and typical light etching. Gem quality Enstatite is uncommon.


M662 - Enstatite $ 75 (=~ AUS$ 114) SOLD
Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.4 x 1.4 x 1 cm


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Enstatite from Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M662a.jpg] Enstatite from Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M662b.jpg] Enstatite from Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M662c.jpg] Enstatite from Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M662d.jpg]

Terminated single Enstatite crystal with medium rootbeer brown color and typical light etching. Gem quality Enstatite is uncommon.


M663 - Enstatite $ 70 (=~ AUS$ 107) SOLD
Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.4 x 1 cm


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Enstatite from Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M663a.jpg] Enstatite from Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M663b.jpg] Enstatite from Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M663c.jpg]

Terminated single Enstatite crystal with medium rootbeer brown color and typical light etching. Gem quality Enstatite is uncommon.


M688 - Copper $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229)
Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA
miniature - 3.3 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm


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Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M688a.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M688b.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M688c.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M688d.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M688.mp4]

Well formed, quality Copper crystals with a rich patina. Crystals on the right 'arm' are particularly sharp.

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