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K322 - Pyrite with Quartz $ 120 Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China small cabinet - 8 x 8 x 4 cm ![Pyrite with Quartz from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/K322a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K322a.jpg)
![Pyrite with Quartz from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/K322b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K322b.jpg)
![Pyrite with Quartz from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/K322c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K322c.jpg)
Mirro bright and lustrous Pyrite cubes on a matrix of solid crystalline Pyrite. Associated are green Quartz crystals and traces of purple Fluorite. The Shangbao Mine is well know for fabulous Pyrite specimens andthis one does not dissappoint, with cubes to 2cm on edge.
K305 - Prehnite with Calcite, Tanzanite $ 1800 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 4 cm ![Prehnite with Calcite, Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K305a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K305a.jpg)
![Prehnite with Calcite, Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K305b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K305b.jpg)
![Prehnite with Calcite, Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K305c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K305c.jpg)
![Prehnite with Calcite, Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K305d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K305d.jpg)
Individual spheres of yellow Prehnite grown in and around flat crystals of white Calcite. This is one of the most beautiful Merelani Prehnites I've ever seen. A fibrous blue Tanzanite and small white crystals (Laumontite?) are attached to the backside. A floater with no points of attachment and little to no damage.
K233 - Prehnite $ 280 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K233a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K233a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K233b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K233b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K233c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K233c.jpg)
This is a very interesting Prehnite composed of an almost perfect sphere of solid Prehnite, like a translucent gumdrop, with larger crystals growing out of the sphere in various directions.
K234 - Prehnite $ 750 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 4.5 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K234a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K234a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K234b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K234b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K234c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K234c.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K234d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K234d.jpg)
Spherical, mound-shaped Prehnite with large, chunky crystals. This is a very good one in terms of form, size, color, and quality. Nearly pristine with just a couple minor nicked crystal tips.
K237 - Prehnite with Tanzanite $ 750 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3.5 cm ![Prehnite with Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K237a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K237a.jpg)
![Prehnite with Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K237b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K237b.jpg)
![Prehnite with Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K237c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K237c.jpg)
![Prehnite with Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K237d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K237d.jpg)
Solid, translucent yellow Prehnite with large, chunky crystals. This is a very good one with a little contacting on the left edge and a partial Tanzanite attached near the base, but the entire front display face is perfect undamaged large crystals. This grew against the flat surface of a large Calcite crystal and the backside is flat and smooth.
K238 - Prehnite $ 450 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 8.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K238a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K238a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K238b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K238b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K238c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K238c.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K238d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K238d.jpg)
Translucent blue/green Prehnite crystals with both a color and form new with these late 2018 finds of Prehnite from Merelani. These recent Prehnite have rounded orb formations that morph out into flat bladed crystals. The color, a blue/green/yellow is also a little different than I've seen before in Merelani Prehnites. Undamaged.
K313 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 350 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K313a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K313a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K313b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K313b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K313c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K313c.jpg)
Large, gemmy Tsavorite crystals on a matrix of solid Graphite. The Tsavorite have good color and transparency and reach 1cm in size. There is a bit of chipping which keeps the price much lower than it would otherwise be. Regardless, it displays well with good color and crystal size.
K321 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 275 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4 x 3 x 1.5 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K321a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K321a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K321b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K321b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K321c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K321c.jpg)
Gemmy Tsavorite crystals on a matrix of solid Graphite. The Tsavorite have good color and transparency and reach 5mm in size. I found 1 small nick on one crystal, otherwise it's undamaged.
K300 - Fire Opal gemstone $ 260 Brazil thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.3 x 1 cm ![Fire Opal gemstone from Brazil [db_pics/pics/K300a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K300a.jpg)
![Fire Opal gemstone from Brazil [db_pics/pics/K300b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K300b.jpg)
![Fire Opal gemstone from Brazil [db_pics/pics/K300c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K300c.jpg)
![Fire Opal gemstone from Brazil [db_pics/pics/K300d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K300d.jpg)
Orange fire opal gemstone. Appears very clean with no inclusions or edge chips. This was bought about 25 years ago and shows an old price of $139. Weighs 11.35 carats.
K342 - Mixed Minerals $ 100 various large cabinet - 40 x 26 x 5.5 cm ![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K342a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K342a.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K342b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K342b.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K342c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K342c.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K342d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K342d.jpg)
Lot of 19 mixed minerals shown in an approximately 40 x 26 cm flat. Included are: Pyrite from China; Andradite var. Melanite from San Benito Co., California; pinkSmithsonite from Mexico; Amazonite with Smokey Quartz from Colorado; Azurite from China; Rosalite from Morocco; 2 unidentified green minerals that look like Tsumeb or Mexico; Diotase from Kaokaveld, Namibia. Cinnabar and a Realgar from unidentified localities; Schorl from teh Erongo Mtns., Namibia; and Apophyllite from India.
K343 - Mixed Minerals $ 100 various large cabinet - 40 x 26 x 5.5 cm ![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K343a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K343a.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K343b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K343b.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K343c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K343c.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K343d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K343d.jpg)
Lot of 15 mixed minerals shown in an approximately 40 x 26 cm flat. Included are: Azurite from China; Vanadinite on Barite from Morocco; Desclosite from Namibia; Schorl from Erongo, Namibia; Cinnabar from Nevada, USA; Chrysocolla from Chile; unusual Dolomite of Calcite cast crystallized all around; Barite; leaf fossil (two halves); pink Smithsonite from Mexico; and Apophyllite with Stilbite from India.
K344 - Mixed Minerals $ 100 various large cabinet - 40 x 26 x 7.5 cm ![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K344a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K344a.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K344b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K344b.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K344c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K344c.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K344d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K344d.jpg)
Lot of 15 mixed minerals shown in an approximately 40 x 26 cm flat. Included are: Azurite and Malachite from Morocco; Barite from Morocco; Two good sized Sphalerite specimens, one from Elmwood and one from Peru; Quartz,Pyrite, Sphalerite from Peru; Brochantite from the Douglas Hill Mine in Nevada; Quartz from Perterson mtn. Nevada; Rose Quartz; Prehnite after laumantite from India; Calcite from China; Galena with Pyrite and Calcite; Sulfur from Baja, Mexico; Quartz crystal cluster from Peru; and Apophyllite.
K298 - Spessartine $ 650 Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.6 x 2.6 cm ![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K298a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K298a.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K298b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K298b.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K298c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K298c.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K298d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K298d.jpg)
Bright citrus orange Spessartine crystal, complete all around. Equant form with gem zones. There is one minor edge chip and some natural small surface pits, but no significant damage. This is a good one, with minimal black inclusions that negatively affect most of these. The intensity of color and gem zones are even more apparent with backlighting. These are no longer being found. Weighs 26.8 grams.
MM100 - Malachite after Azurite $ 260 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4 cm ![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm100a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm100a.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm100b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm100b.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm100c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm100c.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm100d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm100d.jpg)
Well formed crystals of Malachite after Azurite with a velvety surface luster. Individual crystals to 2.5cm. Highly sculptural and undamaged.
MM102 - Calcite $ 1600 Hercules Mine (Negra Mine), La Negra, Mun. Sierra Mojada, Coahuila, Mexico small cabinet - 9 x 8 x 5 cm ![Calcite from Hercules Mine (Negra Mine), La Negra, Mun. Sierra Mojada, Coahuila, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm102a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm102a.jpg)
![Calcite from Hercules Mine (Negra Mine), La Negra, Mun. Sierra Mojada, Coahuila, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm102b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm102b.jpg)
![Calcite from Hercules Mine (Negra Mine), La Negra, Mun. Sierra Mojada, Coahuila, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm102c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/mm102c.jpg)
Spectacular, bright and gemmy Calcite crystals on matrix. Incredibly beautiful Calcite from a little know Mexican locality. Main crystal is 6.5cm tall and accented by numerous smaller crystals. Undamaged. Much better and brighter in person.
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