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CT232 - Argentite with wire Silver $ 150 Idarado Mine, Ouray, Colorado, USA thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.3 x 1 cm ![Argentite with wire Silver from Idarado Mine, Ouray, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/CT232a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT232a.jpg)
![Argentite with wire Silver from Idarado Mine, Ouray, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/CT232b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT232b.jpg)
![Argentite with wire Silver from Idarado Mine, Ouray, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/CT232c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT232c.jpg)
Argentite with protruding wires of Silver. The Silver wires are short but thick and curving.
CT170 - Pyromorphite $ 90 Bunker Hill Mine, Kellog, Idaho, USA thumbnail - 2.6 x 2 x 1.5 cm ![Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellog, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/CT170a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT170a.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellog, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/CT170b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT170b.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellog, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/CT170c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT170c.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Kellog, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/CT170d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT170d.jpg)
Undamaged mound of yellow/green Pyromorphite crystals from the classic Bunker Hill Mine.
CT198 - Bournonite $ 150 Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm ![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT198a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT198a.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT198b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT198b.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT198c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT198c.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT198d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT198d.jpg)
Well formed 2.5cm 'cogwheel' of Bournonite that sits up perfectly for display on a small amount of matrix. This is from older finds at mine that has produced some of the world's finest Bournonites.
CT182 - Bournonite $ 90 Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia thumbnail - 2.4 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm ![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT182a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT182a.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT182b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT182b.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT182c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT182c.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT182d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT182d.jpg)
Well formed intergrown 'cogwheels' of Bournonite to 2.2cm with small amounts of attached matrix. This is from older finds at mine that has produced some of the world's finest Bournonites.
CT190 - Bournonite $ 225 Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia miniature - 3.3 x 2 x 1.5 cm ![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT190a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT190a.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT190b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT190b.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT190c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT190c.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT190d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT190d.jpg)
Well formed 2cm 'cogwheels' of Bournonite that sit up side by side perfectly for display, on a small amount of matrix with other associated minerals. This is from older finds at mine that has produced some of the world's finest Bournonites. Good from front and back.
CT161 - Betafite $ 150 Silver Crater Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.3 x 2 cm ![Betafite from Silver Crater Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada [db_pics/pics/CT161a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT161a.jpg)
![Betafite from Silver Crater Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada [db_pics/pics/CT161b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT161b.jpg)
![Betafite from Silver Crater Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada [db_pics/pics/CT161c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT161c.jpg)
![Betafite from Silver Crater Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada [db_pics/pics/CT161d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT161d.jpg)
Well formed complete single crystal of Betafite.
CT184 - Acanthite $ 120 Veta Grande Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1 cm ![Acanthite from Veta Grande Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT184a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT184a.jpg)
![Acanthite from Veta Grande Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT184b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT184b.jpg)
![Acanthite from Veta Grande Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT184c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT184c.jpg)
Somewhat flattened, curving mass of Acanthite on a Quartz crystal covered matrix. Old specimen.
CT252 - Benitoite with Neptunite $ 600 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA small cabinet - 8 x 3.5 x 2.8 cm ![Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT252a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT252a.jpg)
![Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT252b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT252b.jpg)
![Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT252c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT252c.jpg)
![Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT252d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT252d.jpg)
Blue Benitoite crystals and black Neptunite crystals on white Natrolite over schist. Largest Benitoite is 1.7cm and sits up nicely for display. There is another crystal on the left at 1.5cm and a couple more smaller Benitoite. Main crystal is medium blue and gemmy at the tips, and undamaged. Recently etched, never before offered for sale.
CT254 - Benitoite with Neptunite $ 1500 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.7 cm ![Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT254a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT254a.jpg)
![Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT254c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT254c.jpg)
![Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT254h.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT254h.jpg)
![Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT254l.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT254l.jpg)
Large blue Benitoite crystals and black Neptunite crystals on white Natrolite over schist. Largest Benitoite is 2.3cm and there is another large, thicker crystal 2cm in size. Main crystal has cavernous growth in the center but is undamaged. Even though some of the Neptunites show contacting from growth into the opposing pocket wall, there are some really nice crystals present, including a neat cluster and a perfect, 2cm double-terminated crystal. Large Benitoite crystals!! Recently etched, never before offered for sale.
CT253 - Benitoite with Neptunite $ 1200 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA small cabinet - 7.8 x 5 x 2.8 cm ![Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT253a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT253a.jpg)
![Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT253b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT253b.jpg)
![Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT253c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT253c.jpg)
![Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT253d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT253d.jpg)
![Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT253e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT253e.jpg)
Numerous blue Benitoite crystals and black Neptunite crystals on white Natrolite over schist. Largest Benitoite is 1.2cm and the longest Neptunite is 2cm. Classic, densely crystallized specimen. Recently etched, never before offered for sale.
CT255 - Neptunite $ 130 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA small cabinet - 7.8 x 5 x 2.8 cm ![Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT255a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT255a.jpg)
![Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT255b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT255b.jpg)
![Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT255d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT255d.jpg)
Numerous black Neptunite crystals on white Natrolite over schist. Largest Neptunite is 2.7cm and well terminated. Comes with an old Al McGuinness label and an old Chuck Trantham label showing a then price of $150.
CT256 - Benitoite with Joaquinite, Neptunite $ 220 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA small cabinet - 6 x 3.3 x 2 cm ![Benitoite with Joaquinite, Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT256a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT256a.jpg)
![Benitoite with Joaquinite, Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT256b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT256b.jpg)
![Benitoite with Joaquinite, Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT256c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT256c.jpg)
Highly etched but glassy, tabular Benitoite crystals to 1cm with black Neptunite crystals, small brown Joaquinite crystals on white Natrolite over schist. Classic combination specimen for the locality. Comes with old Chuck Trantham and California Mineral Connection labels.
CT260 - Benitoite $ 450 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm ![Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT260a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT260a.jpg)
![Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT260b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT260b.jpg)
![Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT260c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT260c.jpg)
Cluster of 7 good sized, blue Benitoite crystals on white Natrolite. Largest Benitoite is 1.2cm. Some crystals are contacted along the edges where they grew against schist, but they have good color and are undamaged. Old specimen.
CT120 - Neptunite with Joaquinite $ 90 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA thumbnail - 3 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm ![Neptunite with Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT120a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT120a.jpg)
![Neptunite with Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT120b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT120b.jpg)
![Neptunite with Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT120d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT120d.jpg)
Five chunky, well terminated Neptunite crystals on schist matrix. Largest crysal is 1.4cm. Also present are small brown crystals of the rare mineral Joaquinite.
CT269 - Fluorite $ 2600 Cave-in-rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA small cabinet - 9 x 7 x 6 cm ![Fluorite from Cave-in-rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/CT269a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT269a.jpg)
![Fluorite from Cave-in-rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/CT269b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT269b.jpg)
![Fluorite from Cave-in-rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/CT269c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT269c.jpg)
Color-zoned purple Fluorite over and earlier generation of yellow Fluorite. What makes this piece specimen is the high luster on the purple Fluorite.
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