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D482 - Amethyst $ 375 Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa cabinet - 12 x 8.5 x 5 cm ![Amethyst from Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa [db_pics/pics/D482a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D482a.jpg)
![Amethyst from Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa [db_pics/pics/D482c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D482c.jpg)
![Amethyst from Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa [db_pics/pics/D482d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D482d.jpg)
![Amethyst from Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa [db_pics/pics/D482e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D482e.jpg)
![Amethyst from Guateng, Pretoria District, South Africa [db_pics/pics/D482g.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D482g.jpg)
Lustrous Amethyst Quartz crystals with two separate generations of growth. The first generation has large Amethyst crystals measuring to about 4cm thick, with the later generation being overgrowths of smaller crystals on the larger crystals. These are known as 'Cactus Quartz' and this is a large sized example. Very clean with no significant damage, all the tips are perfect, just a bit of chipping/contact near the base. Complete all around.
D483 - Axinite on and in Quartz $ 250 New Melones Reservoir, Calaveras Co., California, USA small cabinet - 9 x 9 x 5.5 cm ![Axinite on and in Quartz from New Melones Reservoir, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D483a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D483a.jpg)
![Axinite on and in Quartz from New Melones Reservoir, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D483c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D483c.jpg)
![Axinite on and in Quartz from New Melones Reservoir, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D483d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D483d.jpg)
![Axinite on and in Quartz from New Melones Reservoir, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D483f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D483f.jpg)
![Axinite on and in Quartz from New Melones Reservoir, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D483g.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D483g.jpg)
Large, well formed cluster of Quartz crystals, an undamaged floater. There are small crystals of Axinite both on the surface and included within the Quartz. I have seen larger crystals of Axinite included in other Quartz crystals from the locality, but in terms of the Quartz, this is the finest floater cluster I've seen.
D484 - Duftite in Calcite $ 125 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 7 x 7 x 5 cm ![Duftite in Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D484a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D484a.jpg)
![Duftite in Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D484b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D484b.jpg)
![Duftite in Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D484c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D484c.jpg)
![Duftite in Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D484d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D484d.jpg)
Green Duftite included within glassy rhombs of Calcite, a Tsumeb classic.
V120 - Diaspore $ 550 Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.4 x 0.5 cm ![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v120a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v120a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v120b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v120b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v120c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v120c.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v120d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v120d.jpg)
V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Milas, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms'. There is a small notch on the left side where another crystal grew, and a very slight edge cleave on the lower left, otherwise complete and undamaged. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
V121 - Diaspore $ 450 Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.2 x 0.8 cm ![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v121a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v121a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v121b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v121b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v121c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v121c.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v121d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v121d.jpg)
V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Milas, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms'. Complete and undamaged with the point of contact at the bottom of the 'V'. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
V122 - Diaspore $ 300 Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1.2 x 1.1 x 0.4 cm ![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v122a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v122a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v122b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v122b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v122c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v122c.jpg)
V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Milas, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms'. Complete with good uniform shape and undamaged except for a small chip near one termination. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
V123 - Diaspore $ 380 Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.6 cm ![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v123a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v123a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v123b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v123b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v123c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v123c.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v123d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v123d.jpg)
V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Milas, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms'. Complete and undamaged except for a small bit of another crystal broken off near the base and with the point of contact at the bottom of the 'V'. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
V124 - Diaspore $ 450 Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.4 x 1 cm ![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v124a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v124a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v124b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v124b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v124c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v124c.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v124d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v124d.jpg)
V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Milas, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms'. Complete and undamaged except for the missing bottom of a small sidecar crystal and with the point of contact at the bottom of the 'V'. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
V127 - Diaspore $ 380 Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm ![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v127a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v127a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v127b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v127b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v127c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v127c.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v127d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v127d.jpg)
V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Milas, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms'. Complete and undamaged except for possible cleaving along one side and with the point of contact at the bottom of the 'V'. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
V129 - Diaspore $ 380 Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm ![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v129a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v129a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v129b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v129b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v129c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v129c.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v129d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v129d.jpg)
V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Milas, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms'. Complete and undamaged with the point of contact at the bottom of the 'V'. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
V130 - Diaspore $ 420 Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.7 x 0.5 cm ![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v130a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v130a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v130b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v130b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v130c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v130c.jpg)
V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Milas, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms'. Complete and undamaged with the point of contact at the bottom of the 'V'. One termination is a bit ragged and indented, but it's undamaged and there are flat faces in areas of this termination. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
V131 - Diaspore $ 500 Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm ![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v131a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v131a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v131b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v131b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/v131c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/v131c.jpg)
V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Milas, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms'. Complete and undamaged with the point of contact at the bottom of the 'V'. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.
D500 - Emerald $ 270 Guantu, Kaduna State, Nigeria thumbnail - 2.5 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm ![Emerald from Guantu, Kaduna State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/D500a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D500a.jpg)
![Emerald from Guantu, Kaduna State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/D500b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D500b.jpg)
![Emerald from Guantu, Kaduna State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/D500c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D500c.jpg)
![Emerald from Guantu, Kaduna State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/D500d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D500d.jpg)
Glassy, transparent hexagonal Emerald crystal with a good, flat termination. Deeper green color inthe lower half, grading up to a light green termination. Complete and undamaged.
D456 - Proustite $ 450 unknown thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm ![Proustite from unknown [db_pics/pics/D456a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D456a.jpg)
![Proustite from unknown [db_pics/pics/D456b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D456b.jpg)
![Proustite from unknown [db_pics/pics/D456c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D456c.jpg)
![Proustite from unknown [db_pics/pics/D456d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D456d.jpg)
A 1.2cm cluster of thick Proustite crystals on matrix. This is out of an old collection but with no locality/no label available. Chunky crystals with good red color. Undamaged.
D504 - Topaz $ 145 Custer Co., Idaho, USA thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm ![Topaz from Custer Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/D504a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D504a.jpg)
![Topaz from Custer Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/D504b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D504b.jpg)
![Topaz from Custer Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/D504c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D504c.jpg)
![Topaz from Custer Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/D504d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D504d.jpg)
Single colorless Topaz crystal from Idaho. Complete all around and undamaged with a bit of attached Albite. Neat locality piece.
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