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AU601 - Fluorite $ 200 (=~ CAN$ 274)
Rogerley Mine, Durham Co., England
miniature - 4 x 3.8 x 3.5 cm


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Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham Co., England [db_pics/pics/au601a.jpg] Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham Co., England [db_pics/pics/au601b.jpg] Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham Co., England [db_pics/pics/au601d.jpg] Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham Co., England [db_pics/pics/au601f.jpg] Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham Co., England [db_pics/pics/au601.mp4] Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham Co., England [db_pics/pics/au601v.mp4]

Transparent, deep green cubic Fluorite crystals from the Rogerley Mine. Daylight reactive with blue highlights. From an old stash of crystals highgraded from Cal Graeber.


AU685 - Tremolite $ 750 (=~ CAN$ 1029)
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 5 x 2.1 x 1 cm


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Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au685a.jpg] Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au685b.jpg] Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au685c.jpg] Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au685d.jpg] Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au685e.jpg] Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au685f.jpg]

Fine quality cluster of vivid green Tremolite from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Pristine and doubly-terminated cluster, translucent with areas of transparency. There is a small cluster of Quartz crystals attached to one side.


AU705 - Almandine $ 950 (=~ CAN$ 1304)
Zillertal, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria
cabinet - 10.5 x 10 x 8 cm


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Almandine from Zillertal, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria [db_pics/pics/au705a.jpg] Almandine from Zillertal, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria [db_pics/pics/au705b.jpg] Almandine from Zillertal, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria [db_pics/pics/au705c.jpg] Almandine from Zillertal, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria [db_pics/pics/au705e.jpg]

Large 8.5cm Almandine crystal in schist matrix. Large complete crystal in excellent condition (and unpolished!).


AU640 - Epidote $ 300 (=~ CAN$ 412)
Mexico
miniature - 4.3 x 2 x 1.8 cm


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Epidote from Mexico [db_pics/pics/au640a.jpg] Epidote from Mexico [db_pics/pics/au640c.jpg] Epidote from Mexico [db_pics/pics/au640e.jpg] Epidote from Mexico [db_pics/pics/au640g.jpg]

Aesthetic cluster of green Epidote crystals. Main crystal is doubly-terminated, pristine, with areas of transparency.


AU776 - Davidite $ 280 (=~ CAN$ 384)
Australia
thumbnail - 1.2 x 1 x 1 cm


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Davidite from Australia [db_pics/pics/au776a.jpg] Davidite from Australia [db_pics/pics/au776b.jpg] Davidite from Australia [db_pics/pics/au776c.jpg] Davidite from Australia [db_pics/pics/au776d.jpg]

Well formed single octahedral Davidite crystal from Australia. Chocolate brown in color and in excellent condition all around.


AU778 - Anglesite $ 450 (=~ CAN$ 618)
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Anglesite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au778a.jpg] Anglesite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au778b.jpg] Anglesite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au778c.jpg]

Sharply formed single white Anglesite from Tsumeb. The crystal is translucent to transparent with a slightly dimpled surface. Complete and undamaged on both sides.


AU779 - Smithsonite $ 750 (=~ CAN$ 1029)
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.6 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au779a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au779b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au779c.jpg]

Elongated single Smithsonite crystal. Complete all around and undamaged with areas of transparency.


AU783 - Kulanite $ 240 (=~ CAN$ 329)
Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada
miniature - 3.5 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm


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Kulanite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/au783a.jpg] Kulanite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/au783b.jpg] Kulanite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/au783c.jpg]

Relatively large, blue/green crystals of Kulanite, a rare phosphate mineral, on matrix from the Type locality for the species. Crystals reach 6mm in size. A somewhat hard to find rarity from this locality better known for it's Lazulite. Ex. Dennis Ewell collection.


AU791 - Anhydrite $ 400 (=~ CAN$ 549)
Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm


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Anhydrite from Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/au791a.jpg] Anhydrite from Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/au791b.jpg] Anhydrite from Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/au791c.jpg] Anhydrite from Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/au791d.jpg]

Complete single pale lavender Anhydrite crystal from an old potash mine in Germany. Quality undamaged crystal. Specimen shows a price of $350 from long ago.


AU793 - Sperrylite $ 900 (=~ CAN$ 1235)
Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
thumbnail - 0.8 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm


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Sperrylite from Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/au793a.jpg] Sperrylite from Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/au793b.jpg] Sperrylite from Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/au793c.jpg] Sperrylite from Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/au793d.jpg]

Highly lustrous metallic crystal of Sperrylite from the well known Talnakh deposit. A robust single crystal of this platinum species with bright luster and modified cubic form. Weighs 2.52 grams. Front, back, and both sides shown. Note that it appears dark in the photos due to it's bright, high metallic luster and is much more silvery in color in person.


AU794 - Chrysocolla after Hemimorphite $ 300 (=~ CAN$ 412)
79 Mine, Hayden, Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Chrysocolla after Hemimorphite from 79 Mine, Hayden, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au794a.jpg] Chrysocolla after Hemimorphite from 79 Mine, Hayden, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au794b.jpg] Chrysocolla after Hemimorphite from 79 Mine, Hayden, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au794c.jpg]

A 1.3cm crystal of Hemimorphite that has pseudomorphed to Chrysocolla and is flat lying on matrix. This is a common pseudomorph from the mine but all I've seen before are dense, drusy coverings of small crystals. This fully exposed, fan-shaped cluster well displayed on matrix is fabulous.


AU795 - Dioptase with Calcite $ 500 (=~ CAN$ 686)
Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Dioptase with Calcite from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au795a.jpg] Dioptase with Calcite from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au795b.jpg] Dioptase with Calcite from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au795c.jpg]

Spherical clusters of green Dioptase with Calcite crystals. The largest Calcite is 1cm and the largest Dioptase hemisphere is 5mm wide. Choice and beautiful Arizona Dioptase.


AU796 - Cerussite $ 150 (=~ CAN$ 206)
Grand Reef Mine (?), Graham Co., Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm


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Cerussite from Grand Reef Mine (?), Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au796a.jpg] Cerussite from Grand Reef Mine (?), Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au796b.jpg] Cerussite from Grand Reef Mine (?), Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au796c.jpg] Cerussite from Grand Reef Mine (?), Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/au796d.jpg]

Cluster of elongated, gemmy untwinned Cerussite crystals on matrix from the Dennis Ewell collection. Ewell's label indicates the Grand Reef Mine, however these crystals have a different habit than normal from the mine (which are usually thick, stocky cyclic twins). Beautiful undamaged Cerussite crystals.


AU797 - Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite $ 900 (=~ CAN$ 1235)
Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au797a.jpg] Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au797b.jpg] Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au797c.jpg] Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au797d.jpg]

Sparkling deep blue crystal groups of Veszelyite to 1cm on a matrix covered by Zincolibethenite. The larger crystals are located near the top of the specimen, with smaller individual crystals with slightly lighter blue color to the lower left of the larger crystals. The Zincolibethenite ranges in color from dark green to blue/green. Mined in 2022. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.


AU799 - Veszelyite on Hemimorphite $ 1200 (=~ CAN$ 1647)
Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
cabinet - 10 x 5 x 3 cm


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Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au799aa.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au799bb.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au799cc.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/au799dd.jpg]

Deep blue crystals of Veszelyite on sky blue Hemimorphite. The Veszelyite crystals reach 7mm in size and are well separated. The transpucency and color of the Hemimorphite is just incredibly good on this specimen. Mined in 2022. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144
145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156
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