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J557 - Atacamite $ 175 Copiapo, Chile small cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 1 cm ![Atacamite from Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/J557a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J557a.jpg)
![Atacamite from Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/J557b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J557b.jpg)
![Atacamite from Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/J557c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J557c.jpg)
![Atacamite from Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/J557d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J557d.jpg)
Thin, flat matrix covered by radial sprays of lustrous green Atacamite. An excellent example for the occurrence.
J558 - Bournonite $ 175 Baia Sprie, Romania thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 2.8 cm ![Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J558a.jpg)
![Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J558b.jpg)
![Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J558c.jpg)
![Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J558d.jpg)
![Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558e.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J558e.jpg)
Barrel-shaped Bournonite crystals to 6mm scattered on various sides of a mound-shaped sulfide matrix.
J550 - Stannite $ 180 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.8 cm ![Stannite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/J550a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J550a.jpg)
![Stannite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/J550b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J550b.jpg)
![Stannite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/J550c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J550c.jpg)
Lustrous metallic, bronze-colored crystals of Stannite. Yaogangxian Stannite is in my opinion the best in the world. This is a pristine cluster with mica atttached to the backside, with a point of contact at the base.
J514 - Rhodochrosite after bivalve $ 350 Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine miniature - 3.7 x 3.2 x 2.4 cm ![Rhodochrosite after bivalve from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/J514a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J514a.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite after bivalve from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/J514b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J514b.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite after bivalve from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/J514d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J514d.jpg)
A fossil bivalve shell that has been completely replaced by pink Rhodochrosite. The shell is wonderfully preserved with both sides present and in perfect condition. One end has been cut to reveal the pink Rhodochrosite inside.The old iron mine where these were found is long closed and these are no longer being found. An undamaged, very well preserved example.
J508 - Spinel $ 180 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.5 x 1 cm ![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J508a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J508a.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J508b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J508b.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J508c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J508c.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J508d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J508d.jpg)
Two attached red Spinel crystals that contrast well agains the white matrix. These are transparent crystal, but with internal fracturing. Good color and luster and dispays perfectly from the front, with some contacting onthe backside.
J272 - Spessartine gemstone $ 190 Namibia (?) thumbnail - 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm ![Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J272a.jpg)
![Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J272b.jpg)
![Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J272c.jpg)
![Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J272d.jpg)
6mm round Spessartine gemstone weighing 1.65 carats. The old label from 2003 calls it 'Mandarin Garnet' and shows of price of $100. Great color!
J639 - Tsavorite with Diopside $ 250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.3 x 0.9 cm ![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639a.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639b.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639c.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639d.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639e.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639e.jpg)
Double-terminated glassy and gemmy Diopside crystal with attached Pyrite and Tsavorite crystals. There are aslo a few Graphite crystals present, with some perfect crystals included within the Diopside.
J641 - Tsavorite with Diopside $ 160 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2 x 1 x 0.8 cm ![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J641a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J641a.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J641b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J641b.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J641c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J641c.jpg)
Undamaged cluster of Diopside, Graphite, and Tsavorite crystals. The Diopside crytal is double-terminated. Floater specimen crystallized all around.
J642 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 350 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.1 x 1.4 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J642a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J642a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J642b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J642b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J642c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J642c.jpg)
Gorgeous and gemmy 1.3cm Tsavorite crystal on a matrix of Graphite over Quartz. There are good Graphite crystals included in the lower portion of the Tsavorite.
J645 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 240 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.3 x 2.1 x 1.3 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J645a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J645a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J645b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J645b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J645c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J645c.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J645d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J645d.jpg)
Gorgeous and gemmy cluster of Tsavorite crystals atop a matrix of Graphite over Quartz. The cluster is about 1.3cm wide. There is some irregular growth on the right side caused by Graphite crystals but is not damaged.
J649 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 150 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J649a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J649a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J649b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J649b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J649c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J649c.jpg)
Gemmy Tsavorite crystals to 5mm atop a matrix of Graphite over Quartz. The crystals are bright and transparent and most are perfect with some damaged along the edge.
J650 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J650a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J650a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J650b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J650b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J650c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J650c.jpg)
Dense coverage of gemmy Tsavorite crystals atop a matrix of Graphite. Undamaged.
J651 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 1 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J651a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J651a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J651b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J651b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J651c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J651c.jpg)
Dense coverage of gemmy Tsavorite crystals, Diopside, and lsutrous metallic Pyrite crytals atop a matrix of Graphite. Undamaged.
J652 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 300 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4.3 x 3 x 1.5 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J652a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J652a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J652b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J652b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J652c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J652c.jpg)
Excellent colored gemmy Tsavorite crystals to 5mm atop a matrix of crystallized Graphite. Undamaged.
J653 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 90 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J653a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J653a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J653b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J653b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J653c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J653c.jpg)
Large, gemmy Tsavorite crystals (one with a good Gaphite crytals inclusion) with Diopside atop a matrix of Graphite. Light damage to the Tsavorite. There are hundreds of tiny Diopside crystals present that have an unusual melted or etched appearance.
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