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T545 - Rosasite, Smithsonite on Tennantite $ 340 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 7.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm ![Rosasite, Smithsonite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t545a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t545a.jpg)
![Rosasite, Smithsonite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t545b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t545b.jpg)
![Rosasite, Smithsonite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t545c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t545c.jpg)
![Rosasite, Smithsonite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t545d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t545d.jpg)
A matrix covered by Dolomite and Quartz crystals with areas of blue Rosasite and Tennatite crystals coated by green Smithsonite.
T550 - Cuprian Adamite $ 450 Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm ![Cuprian Adamite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t550a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t550a.jpg)
![Cuprian Adamite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t550b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t550b.jpg)
Undamaged clusters of deep forest green, slightly curving crystals of Cuprian Adamite on matrix.
T551 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 3500 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania miniature - 3.8 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t551a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t551a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t551b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t551b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t551c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t551c.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t551d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t551d.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration and gemmy!! This is one the best I've seen of this all green style from the 'Commander Mine' find in 2016. There is unfortunately part of the crystal missing from the lower back side as seen in the third photo. Regardless, it is a spectacular crystal that would command twice as much or more if perfect, the color and clarity is just that good, and it can be displayed without showing the missing area. Last photo is backlit. Weighs 17.2 grams.
T559 - Magnesio Axinite $ 450 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.8 x 0.3 cm ![Magnesio Axinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t559a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t559a.jpg)
![Magnesio Axinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t559b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t559b.jpg)
Single, complete Magnesio Axinite crystal. These are only found spradically at Merelani, and even when found, are mostly just fragments of crystals. This is an uncommonly complete crystal, relatively undamaged with just a little chatter along one edge.
T563 - Diopside $ 400 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm ![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t563a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t563a.jpg)
![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t563b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t563b.jpg)
![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t563c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t563c.jpg)
Single Diopside with the top chrome green coloration. A funny thing about Merelani Diopsides is that the highly transparent crystals have lighter color, and crystals like this one, with the top color, have less transparency. There are two indentations from other crystals on one narrow side, otherwise complete and undamaged all around.
T566 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 1200 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.1 x 1.1 x 1 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t566a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t566a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t566b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t566b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t566c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t566c.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t566d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t566d.jpg)
Outstanding small thumbnail composed of two interconnected GEM Tsavorite crystal on Graphite. Flawless gem Tsavorite crystals are hard to come by because the cutting value is so high they are almost always cut as gemstones. This specimen has two glass-like, undamaged crystals, though one has a indentation where another Tsavorite was formerly located.
T567 - Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite $ 1600 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.9 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm ![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t567a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t567a.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t567b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t567b.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t567c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t567c.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t567d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t567d.jpg)
Crystallized Graphite with light green Diopside and vivid green Tsavorite crystals. Tsavorite crystals are 8mm and very gemmy with excellent color. Undamaged, uncommon and showy Merelani combo specimen.
T568 - Tsavorite $ 350 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.9 x 0.6 cm ![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t568a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t568a.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t568b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t568b.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t568c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t568c.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t568d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t568d.jpg)
A recent surprise from Merelani are these elongated clusters of Tsavorite crystals, some of which, like this one, appear to be faden growth. Complete group of crystals with glassy luster and a distinct faden line running up through the center.
T569 - Pyrite on Tsavorite $ 150 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm ![Pyrite on Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t569a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t569a.jpg)
![Pyrite on Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t569b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t569b.jpg)
![Pyrite on Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t569c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t569c.jpg)
A recent surprise from Merelani are these elongated Tsavorite crystals. This one is a glassy green crystal, undamaged, and beautifully accented by Pyrite crystals.
T576 - Tanzanite Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.7 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm ![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t576a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t576a.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t576b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t576b.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t576c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t576c.jpg)
Single, complete Tanzanite crystal. An interesting combination of blue and yellow coloration. Superb quality and highly transparent. Undamaged, natural Tanzanite.
T577 - Magnesio Axinite $ 450 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm ![Magnesio Axinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t577a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t577a.jpg)
![Magnesio Axinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t577b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t577b.jpg)
![Magnesio Axinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t577c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t577c.jpg)
Single, complete Magnesio Axinite crystal. These are only found sporadically at Merelani, and even when found, are mostly just fragments of crystals. This is an uncommonly complete crystal, relatively undamaged with just a contact and chip along one edge.
T602 - Rhodochrosite with Fluorite $ 350 American Tunnel, Silverton, Colorado miniature - 4.2 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![Rhodochrosite with Fluorite from American Tunnel, Silverton, Colorado [db_pics/pics/t602a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t602a.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite with Fluorite from American Tunnel, Silverton, Colorado [db_pics/pics/t602b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t602b.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite with Fluorite from American Tunnel, Silverton, Colorado [db_pics/pics/t602c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t602c.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite with Fluorite from American Tunnel, Silverton, Colorado [db_pics/pics/T602.mp4]](db_pics/pics/m/T602.jpg)
Rhodochrosite crystals on clear Fluorite.The Fluorite has great luster and has small step faces modifying the main octahedral form. This is a floater specimen crystallized all around. Super pretty and undamaged.
T603 - Pyromorphite $ 750 9 Level, Jersey Vein, Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 3 cm ![Pyromorphite from 9 Level, Jersey Vein, Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/t603a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t603a.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from 9 Level, Jersey Vein, Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/t603b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t603b.jpg)
![Pyromorphite from 9 Level, Jersey Vein, Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/t603c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t603c.jpg)
Yellow/green Pyromorphite crystals covering matrix. The crystals have an incredible wet looking luster and are undamaged.
T611 - Rose Quartz on Quartz $ 500 Sapucaia, Minas Gerais, Brazil small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4.5 cm ![Rose Quartz on Quartz from Sapucaia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t611a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t611a.jpg)
![Rose Quartz on Quartz from Sapucaia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t611b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t611b.jpg)
![Rose Quartz on Quartz from Sapucaia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t611c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t611c.jpg)
A large single white Quartz crystals that has been coated by Rose Quartz crystals across the front faces and wrapping around the back. The Rose Quartz is in turn sprinkled with Eosphorite. A good sized, colorful specimen and undamaged.
T624 - Tourmaline $ 1500 Alto Ligonha, Mozambique small cabinet - 5.2 x 2.6 x 2.0 cm ![Tourmaline from Alto Ligonha, Mozambique [db_pics/pics/t624a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t624a.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Alto Ligonha, Mozambique [db_pics/pics/t624b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t624b.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Alto Ligonha, Mozambique [db_pics/pics/t624c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t624c.jpg)
Terminated single Tourmaline crystal with a pink red color and a very thin green cap. This is an old piece in relatively good condition with just a bit of chipping on the back termination edge. It's nicely translucent with an etched base and weighs 51.8 grams. This was recently released from a collection.
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