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K827 - Apatite on Diopside (?) $ 250
Chamkoroma, Dodoma Province, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2 cm


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Apatite on Diopside (?) from Chamkoroma, Dodoma Province, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K827a.jpg] Apatite on Diopside (?) from Chamkoroma, Dodoma Province, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K827b.jpg] Apatite on Diopside (?) from Chamkoroma, Dodoma Province, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K827c.jpg] Apatite on Diopside (?) from Chamkoroma, Dodoma Province, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K827d.jpg] Apatite on Diopside (?) from Chamkoroma, Dodoma Province, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K827.mp4]

A 2.4 terminated Apatite crystal attached to two terminated green crystals (possibly Diopside or other Pyroxene). This is relatively new material and the only aesthetic specimen that I saw of the material. The Apatite is translucent and gets transparent near the termination. There is also a small amount of transparent, colorless Hyalite Opal attached to the green crystals.


K835 - Tanzanite $ 425
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.8 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K835a.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K835b.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K835c.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K835d.jpg] Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K835e.jpg]

Double-terminated bi-colored Tanzanite crystal, blue/purple with yellow tips on each end. Clean and 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.


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.


K939 - Apophyllite $ 350
Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Apophyllite from Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/K939a.jpg] Apophyllite from Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/K939b.jpg] Apophyllite from Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/K939c.jpg] Apophyllite from Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/K939.mp4]

Colorless Apophyllite that has overgrown another tan colored Zeolite to create a 'disco ball' formation. I remeber these were available once about 5-6 years ago and I've not seen them since, this one released recently from a private collection. Sparkly and undamaged.


K909 - Apatite with Chalcopyrite $ 125
Zacatecas, Mexico
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


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Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909a.jpg] Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909b.jpg] Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909c.jpg] Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909d.jpg] Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909e.jpg]

Two colorless Apatite crystals to 7mm associated with numerous Chalcopyrite crystals. Old specimen I've had for about 40 years.


K944 - Mimetite $ 400
Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia
miniature - 3.3 x 1.8 x 1.4 cm


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Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944a.jpg] Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944b.jpg] Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944c.jpg] Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944d.jpg] Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944e.jpg]

Floater specimen of Mimetite crystals attached to the sides of a small shard of Limonite matrix. The Mimetite crystals are chunky and reach 8mm in diameter.


K134 - Copper $ 350
Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA
miniature - 4.8 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm


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Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134a.jpg] Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134b.jpg] Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134c.jpg] Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134d.jpg] Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134e.jpg]

Well crystallized Copper specimen with a good patina. Comes with an old Mike Bermann label.


AB104 - Copper after Azurite $ 300
Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/ab104a.jpg] Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/ab104b.jpg] Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/ab104c.jpg]

Cluster of Azurite that has been completely replaced by Copper. Dominant main crystal with smaller crystals atttached to the front center. Complete on both sides with well defined, sharp edges and undamaged. A remarkable and fantastic specimen.


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.


M276 - Pyrite after Clam $ 150
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Pyrite after Clam from Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [db_pics/pics/M276a.jpg] Pyrite after Clam from Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [db_pics/pics/M276b.jpg] Pyrite after Clam from Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [db_pics/pics/M276c.jpg] Pyrite after Clam from Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [db_pics/pics/M276d.jpg] Pyrite after Clam from Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [db_pics/pics/M276e.jpg] Pyrite after Clam from Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [db_pics/pics/M276f.jpg]

Pyrite crystals that have replaced a fossil clam. Uniform shape and undamaged. Crystallized all around. From an old Pyrite collection built in the 1970s-80s.


M310 - Quartz on Amethyst $ 150
Mina Cata, Guanajuato, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm


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Quartz on Amethyst from Mina Cata, Guanajuato, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M310a.jpg] Quartz on Amethyst from Mina Cata, Guanajuato, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M310b.jpg] Quartz on Amethyst from Mina Cata, Guanajuato, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M310c.jpg] Quartz on Amethyst from Mina Cata, Guanajuato, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M310d.jpg]

Neat old specimen of an amethyst crystal with a white Quartz scepter head. Complete all around and has a small Quartz side crystal attached.


M316 - Hematite $ 180
Bouse, Plomosa Mining District, Plomosa Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 3.8 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm


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Hematite from Bouse, Plomosa Mining District, Plomosa Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M316a.jpg] Hematite from Bouse, Plomosa Mining District, Plomosa Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M316b.jpg] Hematite from Bouse, Plomosa Mining District, Plomosa Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M316c.jpg] Hematite from Bouse, Plomosa Mining District, Plomosa Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M316.mp4]

Thick, tabular Hematite crystal group, well crystallized on both sides. An Arizona classic.

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