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B150 - Elbaite with Lepidolite $ 850 Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California miniature - 3.8 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm ![Elbaite with Lepidolite from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California [db_pics/pics/b150a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b150a.jpg)
![Elbaite with Lepidolite from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California [db_pics/pics/b150b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b150b.jpg)
![Elbaite with Lepidolite from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California [db_pics/pics/b150c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b150c.jpg)
Stunning single Elbaite crystal with attached books of bright purple Lepidolite. The Elbaite is 1.2cm wide with a classic bubble-gum pink color with a thin green zone at the termination, with good transparency.
B169 - Fluorite Dal'Negorsk, Primorsky Kray, Russia cabinet - 10 x 5.5 x 4 cm ![Fluorite from Dal'Negorsk, Primorsky Kray, Russia [db_pics/pics/b169a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b169a.jpg)
![Fluorite from Dal'Negorsk, Primorsky Kray, Russia [db_pics/pics/b169b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b169b.jpg)
![Fluorite from Dal'Negorsk, Primorsky Kray, Russia [db_pics/pics/b169c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b169c.jpg)
A 4cm Fluorite cube on matrix with Sphalerite. The Fluorite is a sea foam green with inclusions of white Aragonite needles. Fluorites from this find and this particular color are uncommon and hard to find. There is minor chipping present, otherwise the crystal is pristine with glassy luster and razor sharp edges. A hard to find piece for a Fluorite collector.
B172 - Cylindrite $ 450 Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.3 x 2.5 cm ![Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/b172a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b172a.jpg)
![Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/b172b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b172b.jpg)
Exceptionally rich Cylindrite specimen composed almost entirely of spray formations of Cylindrite crystals. The crystal clusters reach 4 cm in length.
B240 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 280 Landanai, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.7 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b240a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b240a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b240b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b240b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration at the termination and a more yellow green at the base. Note that some from this find such as this one have an unusual indented crystal form at the very tip. The three outer triangular faces of the termination are flat, while the center triangle goes inward.
B241 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 500 Landanai, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.3 x 0.9 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b241a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b241a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b241b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b241b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration. Complete and undamaged except for a chip on one edge.
B244 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 180 Landanai, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.7 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b244a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b244a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b244b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b244b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration. Fantastic color and undamaged.
B245 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 600 Landanai, Tanzania thumbnail - 2 x 1.3 x 1 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b245a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b245a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b245b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b245b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b245c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b245c.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration.Fantastic color and undamaged.
B247 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 400 Landanai, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.3 x 1 x 1 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b247a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b247a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b247b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b247b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration.Note that some from this find such as this one have an unusual indented crystal form at the very tip. The three outer triangular faces of the termination are flat, while the center triangle goes inward. Complete and undamaged.
B249 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 200 Landanai, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.7 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b249a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b249a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b249b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b249b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration. Undamaged.
B288 - Azurite on Dickite $ 350 Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm ![Azurite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b288a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b288a.jpg)
![Azurite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b288b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b288b.jpg)
![Azurite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b288c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b288c.jpg)
A 1.7cm wide Azurite crystal perched atop Dickite coated matrix. The Azurite has a waxy to satiny luster and is brilliantly translucent when backlit. From a single pocket opened in April 2015 that produced a limited number of specimens. Undamaged.
B289 - Azurite, Malachite on Dickite $ 1200 Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico miniature - 5 x 3 x 2 cm ![Azurite, Malachite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b289a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b289a.jpg)
![Azurite, Malachite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b289b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b289b.jpg)
![Azurite, Malachite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b289c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b289c.jpg)
![Azurite, Malachite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b289d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b289d.jpg)
Azurite crystals too 1.6cm with green Malachite on a Dickite coated matrix. The Azurite has a waxy to satiny luster and is brilliantly translucent when backlit. From a single pocket opened in April 2015 that produced a limited number of specimens. A small chip on one crystal otherwise undamaged.
B290 - Azurite, Malachite $ 750 Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico thumbnail - 3.1 x 2.3 x 1.2 cm ![Azurite, Malachite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b290a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b290a.jpg)
![Azurite, Malachite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b290b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b290b.jpg)
![Azurite, Malachite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b290c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b290c.jpg)
Wide single Azurite crystals with other smaller crystals and a sphere of green Malachite. The Azurite has a waxy to satiny luster and is brilliantly translucent when backlit. From a single pocket opened in April 2015 that produced a limited number of specimens. Undamaged.
B291 - Azurite, Malachite on Dickite $ 750 Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm ![Azurite, Malachite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b291a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b291a.jpg)
![Azurite, Malachite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b291b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b291b.jpg)
![Azurite, Malachite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b291c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b291c.jpg)
![Azurite, Malachite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b291d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b291d.jpg)
Azurite crystals too 1.5cm with green Malachite on a Dickite coated matrix. The Azurite has a waxy to satiny luster and is brilliantly translucent when backlit. From a single pocket opened in April 2015 that produced a limited number of specimens. Undamaged.
B294 - Azurite, Malachite on Dickite $ 400 Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm ![Azurite, Malachite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b294a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b294a.jpg)
![Azurite, Malachite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b294b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b294b.jpg)
![Azurite, Malachite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b294c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b294c.jpg)
Azurite crystals too 1.6cm with green Malachite on a Dickite coated matrix. The Azurite has a waxy to satiny luster and is brilliantly translucent when backlit. From a single pocket opened in April 2015 that produced a limited number of specimens. A chip to one crystal otherwise undamaged.
B295 - Azurite, Malachite on Dickite Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico miniature - 4 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm ![Azurite, Malachite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b295a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b295a.jpg)
![Azurite, Malachite on Dickite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b295b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b295b.jpg)
Azurite crystals too 1.3cm with green Malachite on a Dickite coated matrix. There is also a metallic mineral near the base. The Azurite has a waxy to satiny luster and is brilliantly translucent when backlit. From a single pocket opened in April 2015 that produced a limited number of specimens. Damage to one crystal, otherwise undamaged.
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