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K801 - Spinel $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229) SOLD
Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K801a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K801b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K801c.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K801d.jpg]

Cluster of translucent pink Spinel crystals. Sharply formed aesthetic group that displays well on white Calcite. One nicked corner, toherwise perfect and compelte all around.


K878 - Tsavorite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534)
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.7 x 0.9 cm


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Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K878a.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K878b.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K878c.jpg]

Large single crystal, glassy and transparent.


M788 - Tsavorite $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 191) SOLD
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.8 x 0.9 cm


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Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M788a.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M788b.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M788c.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M788d.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M788e.jpg]

Large single crystal, glassy and transparent.


M794 - Tsavorite $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 305) SOLD
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.9 x 1.5 cm


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Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M794a.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M794b.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M794c.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M794d.jpg]

Large single crystal, glassy and transparent.


M543 - Smokey Quartz on Feldspar $ 75 (=~ AUS$ 114) SOLD
Dogtooth Peak, Fresno Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3.2 cm


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Smokey Quartz on Feldspar from Dogtooth Peak, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M543a.jpg] Smokey Quartz on Feldspar from Dogtooth Peak, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M543b.jpg] Smokey Quartz on Feldspar from Dogtooth Peak, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M543c.jpg] Smokey Quartz on Feldspar from Dogtooth Peak, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M543e.jpg]

Cluster of transparent Smokey Quartz crystals intergrown with Feldspar crystals from the pegmatite wall.


M841 - Sanidine $ 400 (=~ AUS$ 610) SOLD
Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm


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Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/M841a.jpg] Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/M841b.jpg] Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/M841c.jpg]

Feldspar is a mineral not ususally known for fine collector gem crystals, but at this locality in Madagascar, amazing water clear crystals are sometimes found. This is a large, thick crystal in good condition, with a cleavage fase on one edge and minor edge chipping. The crystal has a good yellow coloration and is internally transparent. Weighs 53 grams.


M932 - Tsavorite $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 305) SOLD
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4.3 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M932a.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M932e.jpg]

A very nice 9mm single crystal in Graphite matrix. The color is a deep green and it's undamaged. There are Diopside, Pyrite, and Calcite in association.


M890 - Ilvaite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229)
Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
miniature - 4.3 x 2.4 x 1.7 cm


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Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M890a.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M890b.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M890c.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M890d.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M890e.jpg]

Thick, glossy single black Ilvaite crystal with typical chisel-shaped termination. There is a small green Quartz crystal attached to the side. Complete all around. Good large, thick crystal.


M894 - Ilvaite $ 75 (=~ AUS$ 114)
Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
thumbnail - 3 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm


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Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M894a.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M894b.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M894c.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M894d.jpg]

Glossy single black Ilvaite crystal with typical chisel-shaped termination. Complete all around.

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