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ST753 - Azurite $ 125
Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.8 x 2 cm


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Azurite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST753a.jpg] Azurite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST753b.jpg] Azurite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST753c.jpg]

Single 1.7cm crystal of Azurite on matrix. The Azurite crystal is euhedral with good luster. Good crystals of Azurite are rare for this locality!


ST743 - Platinum $ 600
Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia
thumbnail - 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm


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Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST743a.jpg] Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST743b.jpg] Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST743c.jpg] Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST743e.jpg]

Crystal of Platinum from the famous and now closed Konder platinum deposit. These are no longer being found. Specimen is a partial cube that weighs 0.4 grams.


ST780 - Euclase $ 750
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Euclase from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST780a.jpg] Euclase from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST780b.jpg] Euclase from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST780c.jpg] Euclase from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST780d.jpg] Euclase from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST780e.jpg]

Transparent, colorless single Euclase crystal from Brazil. It's a complete and undamaged crystal though there is a bit of Muscovite and Feldspar attached to the back termination. Uncommon gem crystal.


ST711 - Andorite $ 180 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 90
Itos Vein, San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.6 x 0.8 cm


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Andorite from Itos Vein, San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/ST711a.jpg] Andorite from Itos Vein, San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/ST711b.jpg] Andorite from Itos Vein, San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/ST711c.jpg]

Metallic grey, striated single Andorite crystal from the San Jose Mine in Bolivia. Associated minerals include yellow, crust-like Cervanite, micro crystals of Rhodostannite, and Zinkenite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST775 - Silver $ 200
Aspen, Pitkin Co., Colorado, USA
thumbnail - 1.2 x 0.8 x 0.4 cm


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Silver from Aspen, Pitkin Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/ST775a.jpg] Silver from Aspen, Pitkin Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/ST775b.jpg] Silver from Aspen, Pitkin Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/ST775c.jpg] Silver from Aspen, Pitkin Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/ST775d.jpg]

Aesthetic, curving Silver wires from Aspen. Fine and uncommon thumbnail.


ST785 - Rhodonite $ 650
Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 1.7 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm


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Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST785a.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST785b.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST785c.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST785d.jpg]

Single gem crystal of Rhodonite from recent finds in Brazil. This is a complete crystal with typical stepped termination growth and small raised crystal growths on some sides. There is a tiny edge chip, otherwise it's perfect and undamaged, and transparent internally. Superb color!


ST897 - Columbite $ 140 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 70
Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar
thumbnail - 3.1 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm


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Columbite from Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/ST897a.jpg] Columbite from Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/ST897b.jpg] Columbite from Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/ST897c.jpg] Columbite from Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/ST897d.jpg]

Well terminated 2cm Columbite crystal that displays dramatically atop another partial Columbite crystal. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST676 - Andradite on Orthoclase $ 200
Imilchil, Morocco
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Andradite on Orthoclase from Imilchil, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST676a.jpg] Andradite on Orthoclase from Imilchil, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST676c.jpg] Andradite on Orthoclase from Imilchil, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST676e.jpg] Andradite on Orthoclase from Imilchil, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST676f.jpg] Andradite on Orthoclase from Imilchil, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST676g.jpg]

Crystals of brown Andradite on Orthoclase from Morocco. The main crystal is 1.2cm in size and pristine with neat overgrowths of greenish yellow. Steller undamaged specimen.


SV142 - Dioptase $ 350
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm


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Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV142a.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV142b.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV142c.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV142d.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV142e.jpg]

Cluster of Dioptase crystals from the Tsumeb Mine in Namibia. This is an old specimen from the Dr. Abraham Feinberg collection composed of nothing but lustrous Dioptase crystals, most showing areas of transparency. The best crystal is doubly-terminated and 1.5cm long.


SV134 - Azurite with Malachite $ 900
Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 3.1 x 2.8 x 2.3 cm


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Azurite with Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV134a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV134b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV134d.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV134e.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV134f.jpg]

Blocky, electric blue crystals of Azurite from the historic mines in Bisbee, Arizona. The Azurite occurs as a thin veneer over Malachite after Azurite pseudomorphs, giving the specimen the bright electirc blue coloration. This classic Azurite is similar to specimens from the Milpillas Mine in Mexico. There are areas where the Azurite does not cover the underlying Malachite which appears to be natural growth formations and not damage. It's well crystallized all around, even on the bottom.


ST471 - Dioptase $ 150
Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.6 x 1.5 cm


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Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST471b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST471a.jpg]

Cluster of bright, translucent, deep emerald green crystals of Dioptase from the Congo. Nothing but solid Dioptase without matrix, with individual crystals to 1.6cm.


ST473 - Dioptase $ 150
Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo
thumbnail - 2 x 1.2 x 1 cm


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Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST473a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST473b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST473c.jpg]

Emerald green crystals of Dioptase from the Congo. A fine thumbnail composed of a single large crystal with a smaller doubly-terminated crystal attached to the side.


SV305 - Tsavorite, Calcite, Diopside $ 200
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm


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Tsavorite, Calcite, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SV305a.jpg] Tsavorite, Calcite, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SV305b.jpg] Tsavorite, Calcite, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SV305c.jpg] Tsavorite, Calcite, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SV305d.jpg]

Elongated faden-like Tsavorite crystals on a matrix of Calcite crystals. This is an uncommon form of Tsavorite (Grossular) that are not often seen on matrix. There is a Diopside crystal and small Pyrite crystals in association. Great thumbnail from the Merelani Tanzanite mines.


SV377 - Pyromorphite $ 220
Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm


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Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/SV377a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/SV377b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/SV377c.jpg] Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/SV377d.jpg] Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/SV377e.jpg]

Elegant cluster of yellow to orange Pyromorphite crystals. Complete all around.


SV389 - Wurtzite $ 125
Huanzala Mine, Ancash, Peru
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm


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Wurtzite from Huanzala Mine, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/SV389a.jpg] Wurtzite from Huanzala Mine, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/SV389b.jpg] Wurtzite from Huanzala Mine, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/SV389e.jpg]

Dense grouping of Wurtzite crystals filling a Quartz crystal lined vug.

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