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TZ470 - Dravite $ 400 Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania small cabinet - 6.5 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm ![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz470a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz470a.jpg)
![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz470b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz470b.jpg)
Large, light brown gem crystal with great luster.
TZ478 - Dravite $ 750 Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania small cabinet - 7.7 x 2.8 x 2.3 cm ![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz478a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz478a.jpg)
![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz478b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz478b.jpg)
Large gemmy brown Dravite with a complex termination. Only the bottom portion is backlit inthe second photo but you can see that it is very gemmy. Big crystal that weighs 90.6 grams.
TZ482 - Dravite $ 290 Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.1 x 0.8 cm ![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz482a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz482a.jpg)
![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz482b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tz482b.jpg)
Facet grade rootbeer colored Dravite crystal with a complex termination. Complete and undamaged.
CO105 - Malachite after Cuprite $ 350 Nchanga Mine, Chingola, Zambia thumbnail - 2 x 1.8 x 1.2 cm ![Malachite after Cuprite from Nchanga Mine, Chingola, Zambia [db_pics/pics/co105a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/co105a.jpg)
![Malachite after Cuprite from Nchanga Mine, Chingola, Zambia [db_pics/pics/co105b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/co105b.jpg)
Complete octahedral Malachite after Cuprite crystal from a 1979 find in Zambia, just released for the first time. Complete and undamaged.
CO107 - Malachite after Cuprite $ 350 Nchanga Mine, Chingola, Zambia thumbnail - 1.9 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm ![Malachite after Cuprite from Nchanga Mine, Chingola, Zambia [db_pics/pics/co107a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/co107a.jpg)
![Malachite after Cuprite from Nchanga Mine, Chingola, Zambia [db_pics/pics/co107b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/co107b.jpg)
Intergrown octahedral Malachite after Cuprite crystals from a 1979 find in Zambia, just released for the first time. Complete and undamaged except for one micro chip on one corner.
CO108 - Malachite after Cuprite $ 300 Nchanga Mine, Chingola, Zambia thumbnail - 2.6 x 2.4 x 1.6 cm ![Malachite after Cuprite from Nchanga Mine, Chingola, Zambia [db_pics/pics/co108a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/co108a.jpg)
![Malachite after Cuprite from Nchanga Mine, Chingola, Zambia [db_pics/pics/co108b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/co108b.jpg)
![Malachite after Cuprite from Nchanga Mine, Chingola, Zambia [db_pics/pics/co108c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/co108c.jpg)
Octahedral Malachite after Cuprite crystal from a 1979 find in Zambia, just released for the first time. Contacted on the bottom with damage to one corner.
D361 - Zircon $ 120 Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.8 x 1 x 1 cm ![Zircon from Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D361a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D361a.jpg)
![Zircon from Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D361b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D361b.jpg)
![Zircon from Mashewa, Tanga Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/D361c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/D361c.jpg)
Single gemmy Zircon crystal with a nice wine red to red brown coloration. Complete all around and undamaged except for some slight edge chipping. Smooth, flat crystal faces on the termination with surface growth patterns on the prism faces, which is common with these crystals.
SA708 - Indicolite $ 400 Taquaral, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 1.9 x 1.1 x 0.9 cm ![Indicolite from Taquaral, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa708a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa708a.jpg)
![Indicolite from Taquaral, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa708b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa708b.jpg)
Vivid blue Tourmaline crystal with pink core. A blue 'watermelon' Tourmaline. Undamaged.
SA711 - Chrysoberyl $ 750 Santa Teresa, Espirito Santo, Brazil thumbnail - 2.3 x 2.1 x 0.6 cm ![Chrysoberyl from Santa Teresa, Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa711a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa711a.jpg)
![Chrysoberyl from Santa Teresa, Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa711b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa711b.jpg)
![Chrysoberyl from Santa Teresa, Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa711c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa711c.jpg)
Beautiful and gemmy V-twin Chrysoberyl. Complete and undamaged.
SA718 - Dumortierite in Quartz near Vaca Morta quarry, Bahia, Brazil thumbnail - 2.3 x 1 x 0.9 cm ![Dumortierite in Quartz from near Vaca Morta quarry, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa718a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa718a.jpg)
![Dumortierite in Quartz from near Vaca Morta quarry, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa718b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa718b.jpg)
Blue crystals of Dumortierite included within a clear Quartz crystal.
SA719 - Brazilianite $ 300 Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm ![Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa719a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa719a.jpg)
![Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa719b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa719b.jpg)
A 4.5cm wide double-terminated crystal forms the base for an upright pointed crystal. Glassy and undamaged with minor attached Albite.
SA720 - Brazilianite $ 300 Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil miniature - 3.7 x 3.0 x 2.4 cm ![Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa720a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa720a.jpg)
![Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa720b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa720b.jpg)
![Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa720c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa720c.jpg)
Attractive cluster of glassy and gemmy Brazilianite with the main crystal a thick 3.5cm long crystal. Undamaged and sits upright on its own.
TU224 - Quartz $ 600 Daye, Hubei Prov., China large cabinet - 15.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 cm ![Quartz from Daye, Hubei Prov., China [db_pics/pics/tu224a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tu224a.jpg)
![Quartz from Daye, Hubei Prov., China [db_pics/pics/tu224b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tu224b.jpg)
![Quartz from Daye, Hubei Prov., China [db_pics/pics/tu224c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tu224c.jpg)
![Quartz from Daye, Hubei Prov., China [db_pics/pics/tu224d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tu224d.jpg)
Amazing floater cluster composed entirely of double-terminated Quartz crystals. This stunning piece is complete all around and surprizingly undamaged for it's size and with so many different points sticking out in all directions. Individual Quartz crystals reach 14.5cm long. WAY better in person.
TU230 - Prehnite on Tanzanite $ 1800 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm ![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tu230a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tu230a.jpg)
![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tu230b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tu230b.jpg)
![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tu230c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tu230c.jpg)
![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tu230d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tu230d.jpg)
One of the most spectacular color combinations are these yellow Prehnites on Tanzanite. These are not common and this one displays strong colors of each mineral. Bright lemon yellow Prehnite crystals cover the back and one side of a single Tanzanite. Wow!
TU231 - Dravite $ 460 Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania small cabinet - 5.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm ![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tu231a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tu231a.jpg)
![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tu231b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tu231b.jpg)
![Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tu231c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/tu231c.jpg)
Gem quality rootbeer brown Dravite crystal with a complex, stepped termination. An unusual feature of this crystal is a thin horzontal zone of cat's-eye that runs through the middle of the crystal, causing it to slightly offset, how this formed is a mystery to me. Complete and undamaged.
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