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K797 - Spinel $ 225
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797c.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797d.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797e.jpg]

Pink Spinel from Mahenge is world famous for incredible faceted gemstones and much of what is found is used for gems. This is an uncommon, nearly complete octahedral crystal with just a small amount of chipping on one tip, otherwise undamaged and lustrous all around. Weighs 13.37 grams.

K808 - Spinel $ 160
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 1.9 x 1 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K808a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K808b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K808c.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K808d.jpg]

A 1.2cm pink Spinel on Calcite. The Spinel has great color and is translucent with transparent zones. Undamaged.

K820 - Spinel $ 140
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K820a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K820b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K820c.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K820d.jpg]

A 1.5cm pink Spinel with attached Calcite. The Spinel has great color and is translucent with transparent zones. Undamaged.

K781 - Pyrite $ 150
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K781aa.jpg] Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K781ba.jpg] Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K781ca.jpg] Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K781ea.jpg] Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K781.mp4]

Large, complex single Pyrite crystal with high luster. The exotic crystal forms and high luster of Merelani Pyrite make it my favorite of any Pyrite found. There are two smaller attached crystals and it's contacted on the base, otherwise complete all around with just a few chips and great overall form and presentation.

K774 - Tsavorite $ 750
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.6 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm


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Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774a.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774b.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774ca.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774da.jpg]

Large single green Grossular var. Tsavorite with bevelled edges and high luster. Contacted at the bottom and all top faces undamaged.

K846 - Zircon $ 325
 Mozambique
miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Zircon from Mozambique [db_pics/pics/K846a.jpg] Zircon from Mozambique [db_pics/pics/K846b.jpg] Zircon from Mozambique [db_pics/pics/K846c.jpg]

Large single Zircon crystal, complete all around and undamaged. These are fairly new and I've only seen a few of them so far. Weighs 78 grams.

K527 - Spessartine $ 650
 Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 3 cm


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Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K527a.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K527b.jpg] Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K527c.jpg]

Complete 'citrus' orange Spessartine crystal from old finds in Tanzania. These were mostly found as partial or damaged crystals with perfect complete crystals such as this much less common. Equant form with very minimal edge wear, otherwise no damage. There are a few small areas of black Braunite inclusions, otherwise it's nothing but gemmy orange. These were often cut up into spectacular gemstones, and this one could cut a number of small gems.

AB108 - Smithsonite $ 650
 Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe, Zambia
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm


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Smithsonite from Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe, Zambia [db_pics/pics/ab108a.jpg] Smithsonite from Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe, Zambia [db_pics/pics/ab108b.jpg] Smithsonite from Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe, Zambia [db_pics/pics/ab108c.jpg]

Two large, double-terminated Smithsonite crystals that display dramatically on matrix. This locality is not known for volumes of specimens but I have seen the occasional really interesting specimen from here over the years and this counts as one of them. The largest Smithsonite is 3.6cm wide and the specimen displays well from either side. There are unfortunately small cleaves on the tip of each crystal, but they don't ditract that much, especially when considering the rarity of the piece and the overall visual impact.

AB113 - Tanzanite $ 3000
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 2.2 x 0.7 cm


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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ab113a.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ab113b.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ab113c.jpg]

Stunning bi-color Tanzanite crystal of yellow over vivid purple/blue. This crystal has superb luster and unusually uniform shape, retaining an even 7mm thickness all the way from the base to the termination. There are two chips, including one on the back termination, but the sheer pizzaz and dramatic coloration greatly overcomes it, it's that pretty and unique. The best bi-color Tanzanite I've ever had. Weighs 13 grams.

K965 - Rhodochrosite $ 2800
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 2 cm


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Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/K965a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/K965b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/K965c.jpg]

Crystals of translucent Rhodochroiste over a small bit of Manganite matrix. Undamaged.

M296 - Descloizite $ 280 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 140
 Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Namibia
miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Descloizite from Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M296a.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M296b.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M296c.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M296d.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M296e.jpg]

Aesthetic cluster of translucent reddish brown Descloizite. Crystallized all around with no significant damage. From an old collection built in the 1970s and 80s. Was part of the collectors display and comes with a small display label, along with an old Harry Sering label. Both labels retain the pre-1990 country name of Southwest Africa.

M326 - Mottramite on/in Calcite $ 150
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.2 x 3.7 x 3 cm


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Mottramite on/in Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M326a.jpg] Mottramite on/in Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M326b.jpg] Mottramite on/in Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M326c.jpg] Mottramite on/in Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M326d.jpg]

Cluster of rhombic and lenticular Calcite crystals heavily included with green Mottramite that also protrudes out the Calcite. Good all around. One of my favorite types of Tsumeb specimens. Comes with an old Lesnicks label.

M328 - Olivenite $ 95
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Olivenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M328a.jpg] Olivenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M328b.jpg] Olivenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M328c.jpg]

Heavy metallic matrix filled with Olivenite crystal lined vugs. Small spheres of Malachite are present on the Olivenite crystals. Comes with an old Mathiasen Minerals label.

M388 - Copper with Calcite, Cerussite $ 150
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm


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Copper with Calcite, Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M388a.jpg] Copper with Calcite, Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M388b.jpg] Copper with Calcite, Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M388c.jpg] Copper with Calcite, Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M388d.jpg] Copper with Calcite, Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M388e.jpg] Copper with Calcite, Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M388f.jpg]

Black rock matrix (with included crystals of an unidentified species) with white Rhombic Calcite crystals (old Fraziers label inidcates the Calcite is fluorescent). Copper runs throughout the specimen, and is exposed in the central vug area, along with a small cluster of transparent Cerussite crystals.

M389 - Copper $ 240
 Mufulria Mine, Mufulria, Zambia
small cabinet - 5.7 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm


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Copper from Mufulria Mine, Mufulria, Zambia [db_pics/pics/M389a.jpg] Copper from Mufulria Mine, Mufulria, Zambia [db_pics/pics/M389b.jpg] Copper from Mufulria Mine, Mufulria, Zambia [db_pics/pics/M389c.jpg] Copper from Mufulria Mine, Mufulria, Zambia [db_pics/pics/M389d.jpg] Copper from Mufulria Mine, Mufulria, Zambia [db_pics/pics/M389e.jpg] Copper from Mufulria Mine, Mufulria, Zambia [db_pics/pics/M389f.jpg]

Thick and sturdy specimen of Copper crystals. There are areas of trnaslucent white Calcite attached and bright, untarnished Copper is visible beneath.
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