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FM468 - Cerussite on Barite $ 600 Mibladen, Morocco small cabinet - 6.8 x 6.2 x 4 cm ![Cerussite on Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm468a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm468a.jpg)
![Cerussite on Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm468b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm468b.jpg)
![Cerussite on Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm468c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm468c.jpg)
![Cerussite on Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm468d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm468d.jpg)
![Cerussite on Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm468e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm468e.jpg)
A large, doubly-terminated Cerussite crystal on a matrix of pink Barite and smaller Cerussite crystals. The large crystal is a whopping 3.2cm and perfect, much larger than typically seen. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
FM469 - Tourmaline with Lepidolite (R) $ 1800 Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil miniature - 5.0 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm ![Tourmaline with Lepidolite (R) from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm469a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm469a.jpg)
![Tourmaline with Lepidolite (R) from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm469b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm469b.jpg)
![Tourmaline with Lepidolite (R) from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm469c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm469c.jpg)
Two 'watermelon' Tourmaline crystals with attached purple Lepidolite. Superb color and transparency and aesthetic form. The main crystal has one repair. Comes with a custom Lucite base. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
FM470 - Acanthite $ 4000 Imiter Mine, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco small cabinet - 8.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm ![Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm470a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm470a.jpg)
![Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm470b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm470b.jpg)
![Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm470c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm470c.jpg)
Sculptural cluster of large grey Acanthite crystals. Individual crystal reach 4cm in size. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
FM471 - Spodumene var. Triphane $ 4000 Dara Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan cabinet - 12 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm ![Spodumene var. Triphane from Dara Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm471a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm471a.jpg)
![Spodumene var. Triphane from Dara Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm471b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm471b.jpg)
![Spodumene var. Triphane from Dara Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm471c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm471c.jpg)
![Spodumene var. Triphane from Dara Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm471d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm471d.jpg)
Large single crystal of transparent Triphane. Well crystallized all around and undamaged. Excellent form with large, flat termination faces. Comes with a custom Lucite base. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
FM472 - Neptunite $ 750 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm ![Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm472a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm472a.jpg)
![Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm472b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm472b.jpg)
![Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm472c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm472c.jpg)
Doubly-terminated single Neptunite crystal in white Natrolite. The Neptunite is of high quality without any cracking. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
FM440 - Malachite after Azurite $ 1800 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 9 x 7.5 x 3.5 cm ![Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm440a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm440a.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm440b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm440b.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm440c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm440c.jpg)
![Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm440d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm440d.jpg)
Large crystals of Azurite that have pseudomorphed to Malachite from Tsumeb. Comes with an old label that shows a price of $3200. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
FM442 - Dioptase $ 2000 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 9 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm ![Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm442a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm442a.jpg)
![Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm442b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm442b.jpg)
![Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm442c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm442c.jpg)
![Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm442d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm442d.jpg)
Bright, sparkling drusy Dioptase crystals over lighter green Duftite over Calcite. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection and comes with an old Kristalle label.
FM443 - Topaz $ 900 Skardu, Pakistan small cabinet - 7.5 x 7 x 3 cm ![Topaz from Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm443a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm443a.jpg)
![Topaz from Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm443b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm443b.jpg)
![Topaz from Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm443c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm443c.jpg)
Large single transparent Topaz crystal from Pakistan. Undamaged and crystallized all around (detached in the pocket and the bottom has recrystallized). Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
FM445 - Kunzite $ 900 Nuristan, Afghanistan cabinet - 10 x 7 x 1.5 cm ![Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm445a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm445a.jpg)
![Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm445b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm445b.jpg)
![Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm445c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm445c.jpg)
![Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm445e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm445e.jpg)
Gemmy pink Kunzite crystals in side-by-side parallel growth. Doubly-terminated with smooth, flat termination faces on one end and smaller, more irregular termination faces on the bottom. Undamaged fine quality crystal. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
FM435 - Aquamarine on Muscovite $ 1800 Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan large cabinet - 16 x 9.5 x 6.0 cm ![Aquamarine on Muscovite from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm435a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm435a.jpg)
![Aquamarine on Muscovite from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm435b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm435b.jpg)
![Aquamarine on Muscovite from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm435c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm435c.jpg)
![Aquamarine on Muscovite from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm435g.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm435g.jpg)
Two glassy, transparent Aquamarine crystals aesthetially placed on Muscovite blades. Beautiful, undamaged crystals. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
FM436 - Tourmaline $ 4000 Dara Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan cabinet - 12.5 x 6 x 3.3 cm ![Tourmaline from Dara Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm436a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm436a.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Dara Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm436b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm436b.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Dara Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm436d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm436d.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Dara Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm436f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm436f.jpg)
Large single pink and green Tourmaline crystal from Afghanistan. Translucent to transparent and well terminated with smooth, glassy termination faces. The back side has some contacted growth. The bottom is also rehealed. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
FM437 - Pyromorphite $ 800 Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China cabinet - 11 x 8 x 5 cm ![Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm437a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm437a.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm437b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm437b.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm437c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm437c.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm437e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm437e.jpg)
Large vug lined with deep green Pyromorphite crystals. This is a good large display example of forest green crystals with rich, uniform color. Essentially solid Pyromorphite with little matrix. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
FM439 - Tourmaline on Quartz $ 1800 Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil cabinet - 10.5 x 6.5 x 5 cm ![Tourmaline on Quartz from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm439a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm439a.jpg)
![Tourmaline on Quartz from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm439b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm439b.jpg)
![Tourmaline on Quartz from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm439c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm439c.jpg)
![Tourmaline on Quartz from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm439e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm439e.jpg)
Spray formation of gem quality green Tourmaline grown through a Quartz crystal. The Tourmaline is 6cm tall and appears to be from the Rocket Pocket. This could be made even better with cleaning. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
FM528 - Lepidolite on Tourmaline $ 1200 Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA miniature - 3.6 x 2.6 x 2.4 cm ![Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm528a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm528a.jpg)
![Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm528b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm528b.jpg)
![Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm528c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm528c.jpg)
![Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm528d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm528d.jpg)
Bright pink, translucent single Tourmaline crystal with attached Lepidolite. Rich, juicy pink coloration and a glassy beveled termination make for a showy gem crystal specimen. Complete and undamaged and weighs 42.78 grams.
FM529 - Neptunite (twin!) $ 350 Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA thumbnail - 2.2 x 1 x 0.8 cm ![Neptunite (twin!) from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm529a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm529a.jpg)
![Neptunite (twin!) from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm529b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm529b.jpg)
![Neptunite (twin!) from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm529c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm529c.jpg)
![Neptunite (twin!) from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm529d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/fm529d.jpg)
Twin Neptunite crystal forming an 'X'. Rare and cute thumbnail, these are hard to find and a must for Benitoite Gem Mine suite. Ex. Dennis Ewell collection.
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