Selected Specimens

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J955 - Hutchinsonite with Orpiment $ 280
 Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru
cabinet - 12.5 x 10 x 7 cm


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Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955a.jpg] Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955b.jpg] Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955c.jpg] Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955e.jpg] Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J955f.jpg]

Large sulfide rich matrix with botryoidal Orpiment and red crystals of Hutchinsonite. Hutchinsonite is a rare thallium sulfosalt species and these recently found red crystals are some of the best ever found. Crystals reach 6mm long and both the Orpiment and Hutchinsonite are present on two sides of this large display piece.

K158 - Brucite $ 200
 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan
cabinet - 13 x 8.5 x 3 cm


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Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k158a.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k158b.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k158c.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/k158d.jpg]

Large specimen of solid Brucite without matrix. Large radial crystal groups, larger and thicker than most. Well crystallized all around and undamaged. Medium yellow color, translucent, thick and sturdy.

K427 - Rhodolite gemstone $ 350
 Tanzania
thumbnail - 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm


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Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427a.jpg] Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427b.jpg] Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427c.jpg] Rhodolite gemstone from Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K427e.jpg]

Well saturated red Rhodolite garnet gemstone weighing 4.14 carats. I bought this from gem dealer Rick Kennedy about 20 years ago for about $250.

J961 - Hutchinsonite with Orpiment $ 160
 Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru
cabinet - 10 x 6 x 5 cm


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Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J961a.jpg] Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J961b.jpg] Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J961c.jpg] Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J961d.jpg] Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J961e.jpg]

Large sulfide rich matrix with botryoidal Orpiment and red crystals of Hutchinsonite. Hutchinsonite is a rare thallium sulfosalt species and these recently found red crystals are some of the best ever found. Crystals reach over 1cm long and both the Orpiment and Hutchinsonite richly cover the specimen.

K405 - Lawsonite $ 50
 Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2 cm


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Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K405a.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K405b.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K405c.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K405d.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K405e.jpg]

Blue and white Lawsonite crystals in Glaucophane schist. Good representative specimen from the type locality, loaded with crystals. collected in 1965.

K393 - Tsavorite $ 175
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K393a.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K393b.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K393c.jpg]

Over a dozen gemmy Tsavorite crystals on Graphite. The crystals have good color, glassy luster, and reach 5mm in size.

K590 - Pyrite $ 180
 Navajun, La Rioja, Spain
miniature - 5 x 5 x 4 cm


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Pyrite from Navajun, La Rioja, Spain [db_pics/pics/K590a.jpg] Pyrite from Navajun, La Rioja, Spain [db_pics/pics/K590b.jpg] Pyrite from Navajun, La Rioja, Spain [db_pics/pics/K590d.jpg] Pyrite from Navajun, La Rioja, Spain [db_pics/pics/K590e.jpg]

Intergrown cubes of lustrous Pyrite. Such clusters like this are much less common than single cubes. This one is composed of 5 intergrown cubes. Complete all around and undamaged.

K612 - Karpatite $ 95
 Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.7 cm


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Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K612a.jpg] Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K612b.jpg] Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K612c.jpg]

Silica rich matrix hosting drusy Quartz and numerous areas of bright yellow Karpatite. Karpatite is an uncommon organic mineral, which is also fluorescent. Small red flecks of Cinnabar are also present. The Karpatite is present both beneath the drusy Quartz and exposed on many areas of the specimen.

K626 - Karpatite $ 95
 Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K626a.jpg] Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K626b.jpg] Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K626c.jpg]

Silica rich matrix with Quartz and numerous areas of bright yellow Karpatite. Karpatite is an uncommon organic mineral, which is also fluorescent. Small red flecks of Cinnabar are also present. The Karpatite is exposed on many areas of the specimen.

K627 - Karpatite $ 95
 Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 4 cm


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Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K627a.jpg] Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K627b.jpg] Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K627c.jpg]

Silica rich matrix hosting drusy Quartz and numerous areas of bright yellow Karpatite. Karpatite is an uncommon organic mineral, which is also fluorescent. Small red flecks of Cinnabar are also present. The Karpatite is present both beneath the drusy Quartz and exposed on many areas of the specimen. Long crystals to 2.5cm are encased in drusy Quartz.

K629 - Karpatite $ 95
 Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K629a.jpg] Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K629b.jpg] Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K629c.jpg] Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K629d.jpg]

Silica rich matrix with Quartz and numerous areas of bright yellow Karpatite. Karpatite is an uncommon organic mineral, which is also fluorescent. Small red flecks of Cinnabar are also present. The Karpatite is exposed on many areas of the specimen.

K635 - Karpatite $ 95
 Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 4 x 3 cm


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Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K635a.jpg] Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K635b.jpg] Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K635c.jpg]

Silica rich matrix hosting drusy Quartz and numerous areas of bright yellow Karpatite. Karpatite is an uncommon organic mineral, which is also fluorescent. Small red flecks of Cinnabar are also present. The Karpatite is exposed on many areas of the specimen.

K640 - Karpatite $ 95
 Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 4 cm


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Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K640a.jpg] Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K640b.jpg] Karpatite from Los Picachos, near Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/K640c.jpg]

Silica rich matrix hosting drusy Quartz and numerous areas of bright yellow Karpatite. Karpatite is an uncommon organic mineral, which is also fluorescent. Small red flecks of Cinnabar are also present. The Karpatite is present both beneath the drusy Quartz and exposed on many areas of the specimen. Long crystals are present encased in drusy Quartz.

K648 - Smithsonite after Dolomite $ 150
 Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Smithsonite after Dolomite from Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K648a.jpg] Smithsonite after Dolomite from Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K648b.jpg] Smithsonite after Dolomite from Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K648c.jpg]

Bright yellow crystals of Smithsonite replacing Dolomite, with the curving form of the former Dolomite crystal clearly evident. Smaller individual Smithsonite crystals are scattered across the surface of the matrix. The bright color is caused by inclusions of Greenockite.

K693 - Smithsonite after Dolomite $ 150
 Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 1.8 cm


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Smithsonite after Dolomite from Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K693a.jpg] Smithsonite after Dolomite from Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K693b.jpg] Smithsonite after Dolomite from Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K693c.jpg] Smithsonite after Dolomite from Philadelpia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/K693d.jpg]

Smithsonite replacing Dolomite, with the curving form of the former Dolomite crystal clearly evident. The surface of the matrix is also covered by a layer of velvety Smithsonite. This one in not the yellow color that the mine is best known for, but the large, isolated wavy crystal is spectacular and 1.7cm wide.
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