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MK528 - Ilvaite $ 1200
No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China
cabinet - 10 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528a.jpg] Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528b.jpg] Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528c.jpg] Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528d.jpg]

Large, doubly-terminated single Ilvaite crystal from China. A very large example, complete all around and in near pristine condition. Glossy luster and excellent as is, but has never been cleaned and could be improved if desired.


MK535 - Spinel $ 1250
Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 3 x 3 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535c.jpg]

Large, complete purple/red Spinel crystal in a white Calcite matrix. The Spinel is 2.8cm in size and one of the best I've seen. The crystal is complete and has a smaller crystal intergrown on one side and another crystal below it. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


MK540 - Copper $ 1200
Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4.5 cm


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Copper from Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk540a.jpg] Copper from Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk540b.jpg] Copper from Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk540c.jpg] Copper from Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk540d.jpg]

Curving cluster of Copper crystals atop two small pieces of light colored matrix. Good sized crystals withnice patina and a form that reminds me of a scorpion.


MK543 - Galena on Fluorite $ 2000
North Pennies Ore Field, Durham, England
cabinet - 15 x 10 x 6 cm


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Galena on Fluorite from North Pennies Ore Field, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/mk543a.jpg] Galena on Fluorite from North Pennies Ore Field, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/mk543b.jpg] Galena on Fluorite from North Pennies Ore Field, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/mk543c.jpg]

Large cluster of undamaged purple Fluorite crystals from Durham, England. This is an undamaged floater with no points of attachment. There is a single Galena crystal on the front and the backside shows areas of matrix covered with small Fluorite crystals and tiny black Sphalerite crystals. Ex. Bill Severance, University of Delaware collections.


MK610 - Cuprian Smithsonite $ 1600
Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk610a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk610b.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk610c.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk610d.jpg]

Vivid lime green Smithsonite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb. The crystals are translucent to transparent and sit on a matrix of cream colored Dolomite. The main crystal group is 9mm wide and sits up off the matrix, well exposed all around. Pristine. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


MK641 - Cobaltian Calcite with Kolwezite $ 2750
Mupine Mine, Kolwezi Miniing Dist., Lualaba, DR Congo
small cabinet - 6.8 x 3 x 3 cm


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Cobaltian Calcite with Kolwezite from Mupine Mine, Kolwezi Miniing Dist., Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/mk641a.jpg] Cobaltian Calcite with Kolwezite from Mupine Mine, Kolwezi Miniing Dist., Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/mk641b.jpg] Cobaltian Calcite with Kolwezite from Mupine Mine, Kolwezi Miniing Dist., Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/mk641c.jpg] Cobaltian Calcite with Kolwezite from Mupine Mine, Kolwezi Miniing Dist., Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/mk641d.jpg] Cobaltian Calcite with Kolwezite from Mupine Mine, Kolwezi Miniing Dist., Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/mk641e.jpg]

Exceedingly large single pink Cobaltian Calcite crystal from the Congo. This is a complete scalenohedral crystal that is partially doubly terminated along the bottom. Translucent and undamaged with green Kolwezite adding color contrast. This is the largest single Cobaltian Calcite I've ever seen from the locality. Last photo is backlit.


MK642 - Tourmaline with Quartz (R) $ 2500
Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 6 x 3 x 2.2 cm


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Tourmaline with Quartz (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk642a.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk642b.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk642c.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk642d.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk642e.jpg]

Doubly-terminated Quartz crystal attached to a doubly-terminated blue/green Tourmaline crystal. This is a classic and aesthetic Brazilian Tourmaline combo. The Tourmaline is 6 x 1.1cm in size and transparent to translucent. Purple Lepidolite attached to the Quartz adds color contrast. The crystal has one repair and a slight amount of restoration along the repair. Comes with a custom Lucite base.


MK643 - Tourmaline with Quartz, Lepidolite (R) $ 1200
Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 5.5 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm


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Tourmaline with Quartz, Lepidolite (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk643a.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz, Lepidolite (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk643b.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz, Lepidolite (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk643c.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz, Lepidolite (R) from Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk643d.jpg]

Doubly-terminated Quartz crystal with an attached doubly-terminated blue/green Tourmaline crystal. This is a classic and aesthetic Brazilian Tourmaline combo. The Tourmaline is 3.4 x 0.8cm in size and transparent to translucent. Purple Lepidolite adds color contrast. The crystal has one repair and was reattached to the Quartz crystal.


MK645 - Covellite $ 2250
Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 4.5 cm


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Covellite from Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk645a.jpg] Covellite from Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk645b.jpg] Covellite from Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk645c.jpg] Covellite from Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk645d.jpg]

Cluster of irridescent purple/blue Covellite crystals on matrix from Summitville, Colorado. Well balanced specimen loaded with great crystals.


MK649 - Azurite $ 2000
Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco
small cabinet - 5.7 x 1.8 x 1 cm


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Azurite from Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk649a.jpg] Azurite from Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk649b.jpg] Azurite from Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk649c.jpg] Azurite from Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk649d.jpg]

Tall, elongated single Azurite crystal from the Touissit Mine in Morocco. The crystal has crisp edges and a sharp, chisel termination. Complete all around and undamaged stunning Azurite. Ex. Mari-Anne Castiaux, Valere Berlage. Comes with a custom Lucite base.


MK652 - Azurite with Malachite $ 1500
Christiana Mine, Lavrion District Mines, Lavrion District, Attiki Prefecture, Greece
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm


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Azurite with Malachite from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District Mines, Lavrion District, Attiki Prefecture, Greece [db_pics/pics/mk652a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District Mines, Lavrion District, Attiki Prefecture, Greece [db_pics/pics/mk652b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District Mines, Lavrion District, Attiki Prefecture, Greece [db_pics/pics/mk652c.jpg]

Rare and beautiful gem Azurite crystal from a small find in 2018 at the Christiana Mine in Greece. This is an outstanding and aesthetic Greek Azurite with glossy luster and associated Malachite and Calcite. Vivid blue and transparent with backlighting. Ex. Jon Sigerman.


MK673 - Sphalerite on Fluorite $ 1250
Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
small cabinet - 6.8 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Sphalerite on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/mk673a.jpg] Sphalerite on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/mk673b.jpg] Sphalerite on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/mk673c.jpg] Sphalerite on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/mk673d.jpg] Sphalerite on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/mk673e.jpg]

Purple/blue cubic Fluorite with attached Sphalerite crystals from the Denton Mine. This is a wonderful and colorful piece with stepped growth features on the faces, good clarity, and nice phantoms/color zoning inside. There are a couple small Sphalerite included within the Fluorite too. Pristine.


MK681 - Apatite $ 1250
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.2 x 0.5 cm


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Apatite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk681a.jpg] Apatite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk681b.jpg] Apatite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk681c.jpg]

Single blue Apatite crystal of exceptional size and quality from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. This is a complete, gem quality crystal with a steep, multi-faceted termination. There are a couple edge chips, but it is in overall excellent condition and one of the better I've seen from the locality. This is likely from the Karo Mine where the best Apatite were found years ago. This is an excellent crystal and the pictures don't do it justice.


MK682 - Peridot $ 1200
Sapat Gali, Kaghan Valley, Mansehra District, Pakistan
thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.9 x 1.5 cm


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Peridot from Sapat Gali, Kaghan Valley, Mansehra District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk682a.jpg] Peridot from Sapat Gali, Kaghan Valley, Mansehra District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk682b.jpg] Peridot from Sapat Gali, Kaghan Valley, Mansehra District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk682c.jpg] Peridot from Sapat Gali, Kaghan Valley, Mansehra District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk682d.jpg]

Single Peridot crystal with bright green color, good clarity, and sharp, smooth crystal faces. So many Peridot crystals tend towards an olive green color and rounded rather that crisp edges. This crystal is far better than most with good color and smooth, flat crystal faces. Complete all around and undamaged. There are also included acicular crystals of Ludwigite on the back side. A Peridot of rare quality which I have owned for 20 years or more.


MK683 - Aquamarine $ 5000
Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan
miniature - 5 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm


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Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk683a.jpg] Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk683b.jpg] Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk683c.jpg] Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk683d.jpg]

Water-clear single blue Aquamarine crystal from Shigar Valley. Stunningly beautiful gem crystal that is complete all around with glass-like luster and a complex, multi-faceted termination. Weighs 43.19 grams.
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