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MK163 - Topaz $ 150 Karengerenge village, Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.2 x 1 cm ![Topaz from Karengerenge village, Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/MK163a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/MK163a.jpg)
![Topaz from Karengerenge village, Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/MK163b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/MK163b.jpg)
![Topaz from Karengerenge village, Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/MK163c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/MK163c.jpg)
Glassy, gemmy single crystal of 'Imperial" Topaz from Zambia. Complete all around and undamaged except for one tiny edge nick.
MK173 - Sapphire $ 2000 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm ![Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/MK173a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/MK173a.jpg)
![Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/MK173b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/MK173b.jpg)
![Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/MK173c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/MK173c.jpg)
![Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/MK173d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/MK173d.jpg)
![Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk173e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk173e.jpg)
Pair of large pink Sapphire crystals from Tanzania. Two hexagonal prisms that have grown side by side, the largest 6cm and doubly-terminated. Displays well from the front but backside is more rough (as shown). Glows bright red under UV light. Impressive large Sapphires!
MK203 - Wurtzite $ 350 Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania miniature - 4.3 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm ![Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk203a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk203a.jpg)
![Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk203b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk203b.jpg)
![Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk203c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk203c.jpg)
Large, wide translucent red/orange Wurtzite crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite Mines. These were found several years ago and were instantly recognized as the world's best for species. Good sized with nice form and flashes of red.
MK211 - Pyrite $ 280 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm ![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk211a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk211a.jpg)
![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk211b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk211b.jpg)
![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk211c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk211c.jpg)
![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk211d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk211d.jpg)
![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk211e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk211e.jpg)
Complete and undamaged single Pyrite crystal on a mtrix of Calcite and Graphite from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. The Pyrite has uniform shape and bright, brassy metallic luster.
MK212 - Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite $ 1500 Tsumeb, Namibia cabinet - 10 x 6 x 4.5 cm ![Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk212a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk212a.jpg)
![Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk212b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk212b.jpg)
![Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk212c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk212c.jpg)
![Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk212d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk212d.jpg)
Globular translucent green Cuprian Smithsonite with yellow Mimetite from Tsumeb. The Smithsonite is translucent and forms botryoidal masses and short stalactitic formations with crystallized surfaces. A showy large specimen of one of the most desirable Smithsonite varietals from Tsumeb.
MK255 - Orthoclase $ 95 Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.1 x 0.9 cm ![Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk255a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk255a.jpg)
![Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk255b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk255b.jpg)
![Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk255c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk255c.jpg)
![Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk255d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk255d.jpg)
Gem quality Orthoclase (Feldspar), a rarity for the species. Colorless and totally transparent with good crystal faces.
LV293 - Sapphirine $ 280 Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm ![Sapphirine from Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV293a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV293a.jpg)
![Sapphirine from Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV293b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV293b.jpg)
![Sapphirine from Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV293c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV293c.jpg)
![Sapphirine from Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV293d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV293d.jpg)
Well fomred crystals of Sapphirine exposed in a matrix of reddish Phlogopite, Quartz, and Calcite. There are two major crystals to 1.4cm in size and a number of smaller crystals. The Sapphirine are translucent when backlit along the edges. A rich and fine display specimen of this rare magnesium aluminum silicate mineral.
LV270 - Tremolite $ 350 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4.7 x 1.4 x 0.7 cm ![Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV270a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV270a.jpg)
![Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV270b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV270b.jpg)
![Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV270c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV270c.jpg)
![Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV270d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV270d.jpg)
Elongated, gemmy single Tremolite crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. This is larger than average with a vibrant green color and a perfect flat termination. Complete all around and undamaged, even the bottom is rehealed.
LV289 - Senegalite on Turquoise $ 275 Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 2.5 cm ![Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/LV289a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV289a.jpg)
![Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/LV289b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV289b.jpg)
![Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/LV289c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV289c.jpg)
Large open vug lined with bright yellow crystals of Senegalite. The Senegalite form over layers of vivid blue Turquoise. Senegalite is a rare phosphate mineral and this is the Type locality for the species. This piece offers a huge area of open crystals as comapred to must with smaller, tighter vugs. Sawcut on back.
LV300 - Cuprite with Cerussite $ 150 Tsumeb, Namibia miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm ![Cuprite with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LV300a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV300a.jpg)
![Cuprite with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LV300b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV300b.jpg)
![Cuprite with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LV300c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV300c.jpg)
Dark red Cuprite crystals, glassy Cerussite on white Dolomite.
LV328 - Amethyst Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa miniature - 4.7 x 3.2 x 3 cm ![Amethyst from Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa [db_pics/pics/LV328a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV328a.jpg)
![Amethyst from Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa [db_pics/pics/LV328b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV328b.jpg)
![Amethyst from Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa [db_pics/pics/LV328c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV328c.jpg)
![Amethyst from Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa [db_pics/pics/LV328d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/LV328d.jpg)
Lustrous Amethyst Quartz crystals known as 'Cactus Quartz' from South Africa. There are two generations of growth. The first generation has large Amethyst crystals measuring about 1.4cm thick, with a second generation of smaller crystals attached to the prism faces on the larger crystals. Undamaged.
MK291 - Tanzanite on Calcite $ 450 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm ![Tanzanite on Calcite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk291a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk291a.jpg)
![Tanzanite on Calcite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk291b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk291b.jpg)
![Tanzanite on Calcite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk291c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk291c.jpg)
![Tanzanite on Calcite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk291d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk291d.jpg)
Stunning gemmy Tanzanite crystal on Calcite crystals from the Merelani Hills in Tanzania. The Tanzanite 1.9cm tall and highly transparent with a blue/purple color. The Tanzanite grows out of white Calcite crystals and stands alone in front of a jumbled mass of smaller Tanzanite crystals.
MK292 - Tanzanite $ 225 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 0.9 cm ![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk292a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk292a.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk292b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk292b.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk292c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk292c.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk292d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk292d.jpg)
Bi-color single Tanzanite crystal from the Merelani Hills in Tanzania. The crystal is gemmy, complete all around with yellow over blue coloration and an interesting stepped termination.
MK293 - Tanzanite $ 350 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.6 x 3.2 x 2.6 cm ![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk293a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk293a.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk293b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk293b.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk293c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk293c.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk293d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk293d.jpg)
Crystal of gemmy Tanzanite with Pyrite, Calcite, and Graphite from the Merelani Hills in Tanzania. The Tanzanite is 1.7cm tall, transparent with a blue and pink color. The termination faces down to the an open pocket of Tanzanite, Calcite, and Pyrite. Uncommon and colorful matrix Tanzanite specimen.
MK294 - Tanzanite $ 175 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 0.7 cm ![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk294a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk294a.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk294b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk294b.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk294c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mk294c.jpg)
Tall cluster of gemmy Tanzanite crystals from the Merelani Hills in Tanzania. The crystals are complete all around and undamaged, blue in color, and gemmy.
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