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K323 - Chalcopyrite with Quartz $ 280 Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria cabinet - 9.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm ![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/K323a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K323a.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/K323b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K323b.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/K323c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K323c.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/K323d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K323d.jpg)
Stunningly attractive specimen of transparent Quartz with bright, brassy Chalcopyrite crystals. These are fairly common minerals, but in a combination and form to produce this beauty. Both minerals are evenly distributed and in good condition with just a few missing Quartz crystals. The Quartz are uniform in size and transparent. An overall very bright and showy specimen.
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/K322a.jpg)
![Pyrite with Quartz from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/K322b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K322b.jpg)
![Pyrite with Quartz from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/K322c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/K305a.jpg)
![Prehnite with Calcite, Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K305b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K305b.jpg)
![Prehnite with Calcite, Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K305c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K305c.jpg)
![Prehnite with Calcite, Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K305d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/K233a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K233b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K233b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K233c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/K234a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K234b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K234b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K234c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K234c.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K234d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/K237a.jpg)
![Prehnite with Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K237b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K237b.jpg)
![Prehnite with Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K237c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K237c.jpg)
![Prehnite with Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K237d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/K238a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K238b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K238b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K238c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K238c.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K238d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/K313a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K313b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K313b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K313c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/K321a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K321b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K321b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K321c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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.
K318 - Pyrite on Graphite $ 50 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4 x 3 x 1.5 cm ![Pyrite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K318a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K318a.jpg)
![Pyrite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K318b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K318b.jpg)
![Pyrite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K318c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K318c.jpg)
Bright, lustrous Pyrite crystals on Graphite.
K328 - Azurite $ 150 Katanga, Congo (DRC) small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 2 cm ![Azurite from Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/K328a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K328a.jpg)
![Azurite from Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/K328b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K328b.jpg)
![Azurite from Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/K328c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K328c.jpg)
Blue Azurite crystals atop a thin plate of Malachite. Despite the tons of Malachite that pour out of Katanga every year, Azurite from the Congo remains rare. Good blocky crystals that contrast well against the Malachite.
BL1 - Heliodor $ 550 Padre paraiso, Minas Gerais, Brazil small cabinet - 5.3 x 1.2 x 1 cm ![Heliodor from Padre paraiso, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/bl1a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/bl1a.jpg)
![Heliodor from Padre paraiso, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/bl1b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/bl1b.jpg)
![Heliodor from Padre paraiso, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/bl1c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/bl1c.jpg)
![Heliodor from Padre paraiso, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/bl1d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/bl1d.jpg)
Complete, terminated Heliodor crystal with good gem zones and medium yellow color. There is an indentation on one side where another crystal intergrew, but no damage. Weighs 9.9 grams.
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/K300a.jpg)
![Fire Opal gemstone from Brazil [db_pics/pics/K300b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K300b.jpg)
![Fire Opal gemstone from Brazil [db_pics/pics/K300c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K300c.jpg)
![Fire Opal gemstone from Brazil [db_pics/pics/K300d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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.
K341 - Mixed Minerals $ 100 various large cabinet - 40 x 27 x 7 cm ![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K341a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K341a.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K341b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K341b.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K341c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K341c.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K341d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K341d.jpg)
Lot of 16 mixed minerals shown in an approximately 40 x 27 cm flat. Included are: Sulfur from Baja California, Mexico; twinned Albite from Calaveras Co., California; Quartz over Chrysocolla from Chile; Mimetite from China; Vandanite from Morocco; Caledonite and Leadhillite (?) from the Reward Mine, California; Stilbite; fossil gastropod; gemmy golden Barite crystals; Azurite from China. I see 6 old labels with prices that add up to $307 for just the 6 pieces alone.
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/K342a.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K342b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K342b.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K342c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/K342c.jpg)
![Mixed Minerals from various [db_pics/pics/K342d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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.
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