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D118 - Feldspar var. 'Moonstone' on Aegerine $ 150 Patricia Mine, Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico thumbnail - 3.0 x 1.2 x 1 cm ![Feldspar var. 'Moonstone' on Aegerine from Patricia Mine, Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d118a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d118a.jpg)
![Feldspar var. 'Moonstone' on Aegerine from Patricia Mine, Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d118b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d118b.jpg)
![Feldspar var. 'Moonstone' on Aegerine from Patricia Mine, Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d118c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d118c.jpg)
Cluster of Feldspar crystals with an irridescent blue on the narrow faces grown around a single black Aegerine crystal. Reminds me of a guitar. Very few localities produce true moonstone crystals.
D119 - Sulfur $ 150 San Felipe, Baja, Mexico small cabinet - 8 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm ![Sulfur from San Felipe, Baja, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d119a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d119a.jpg)
![Sulfur from San Felipe, Baja, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d119b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d119b.jpg)
Bright yellow Sulfur crystals to 1.2cm that contrast well against the white matrix. Good crystals.
D126 - Mottramite over/after Quartz $ 180 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm ![Mottramite over/after Quartz from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d126a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d126a.jpg)
![Mottramite over/after Quartz from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d126b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d126b.jpg)
![Mottramite over/after Quartz from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d126c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d126c.jpg)
![Mottramite over/after Quartz from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d126d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d126d.jpg)
Oujela Mottramite is common enough, but I've never seen a specimen from here of Mottramite over Quartz crystals. There are numerous crystals of Quartz that are either covered by or replaced by Mottramite. There is Quartz at the base of the specimen, but when I look closely at the bottoms of the crystals at the edge, I can see no Quartz in the cores, which leads me to believe the Quartz has been replaced by Mottramite.
D128 - Fluorite $ 400 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico miniature - 5 x 3 x 2.8 cm ![Fluorite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d128a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d128a.jpg)
![Fluorite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d128b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d128b.jpg)
Transparent purple/blue crystals from recent finds. Glass-like crystals with one tiny crystal of Galena on the bottom.
D129 - Austinite $ 200 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm ![Austinite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d129a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d129a.jpg)
![Austinite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/d129b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/d129b.jpg)
Glistening single 'gumdrop' of Austinite, 1.5cm wide, on Limonite.
T103 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 1200 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t103a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t103a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t103b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t103b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t103c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t103c.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and gemmy in the upper emerald green zone. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 7.7 grams.
T104 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 700 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.5 x 1 x 0.8 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t104a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t104a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t104b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t104b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t104c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t104c.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 olive green below. Fantastic color and highly gemmy. Undamaged with a small indentation near the bottom where another crystal grew. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 3.9 grams.
T105 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 400 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.5 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t105a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t105a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t105b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t105b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t105c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t105c.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and highly gemmy. Undamaged except for two tiny nicks on termination edges. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 2.8 grams.
T107 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 1100 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.6 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t107a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t107a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t107b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t107b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t107c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t107c.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t107d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t107d.jpg)
Uncommon intergrown cluster of 4 Chrome Tourmaline crystals, which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and the entire crystal is flawless to highly gemmy. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 7.9 grams.
T108 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 950 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.1 x 1.1 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t108a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t108a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t108b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t108b.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 a small amount olive green at the base. Fantastic color and undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 7.5 grams.
T109 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 1200 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania miniature - 3.7 x 1.1 x 0.9 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t109a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t109a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t109b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t109b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t109c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t109c.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t109d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t109d.jpg)
Intergrown pair of Chrome Tourmaline crystals which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and highly gemmy. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 6.6 grams.
T110 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 1150 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania miniature - 4.1 x 1.4 x 1.1 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t110a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t110a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t110b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t110b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t110c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t110c.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t110d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t110d.jpg)
Intergrown pair of Chrome Tourmaline crystals which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and highly gemmy. Undamaged with some shalow indentations where other crystals were attached. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 10.5 grams.
T111 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 1100 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania miniature - 3.9 x 1 x 0.8 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t111a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t111a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t111b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t111b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t111c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t111c.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t111d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t111d.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and highly gemmy. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 5.8 grams.
T113 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 500 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.8 x 1 x 0.8 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t113a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t113a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t113b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t113b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and highly gemmy. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 2.9 grams
T116 - Cerussite $ 900 Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco small cabinet - 6.7 x 4.8 x 2.5 cm ![Cerussite from Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t116a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t116a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t116b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t116b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t116c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t116c.jpg)
Complete sixling Cerussite that is good sized. Large Cerussites are not as common from Touissit as they are from Tsumeb. The old label calls this a Cat's-eye Cerussite and indeed there are fibrous inclusions in areas that display a shiller effect. Complete on both sides and undamaged.
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