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T175 - Tourmaline $ 300 Cruziero Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil miniature - 3.3 x 1 x 0.8 cm ![Tourmaline from Cruziero Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t175a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t175a.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Cruziero Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t175b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t175b.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Cruziero Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t175c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t175c.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Cruziero Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t175d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t175d.jpg)
Complete and terminated 'lipstick' Tourmaline that grades from a hot red/pink termination to green. The green zone is better than photos indicate. There is a chip one one side near the termination as seen in the fourth photo, otherwise undamaged. Weighs 6.3 grams.
T178 - Tourmaline $ 690 Cruziero Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.6 x 1 cm ![Tourmaline from Cruziero Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t178a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t178a.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Cruziero Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t178b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t178b.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Cruziero Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t178c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t178c.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Cruziero Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t178d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t178d.jpg)
Complete and terminated 'lipstick' Tourmaline that grades from a hot red/pink termination to green. The green zone is better than photos indicate. Minor chipping on edges, otherwise undamaged. Weighs 9.7 grams.
T179 - Tourmaline $ 1500 Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil miniature - 3.6 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm ![Tourmaline from Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t179a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t179a.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t179b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t179b.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t179c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t179c.jpg)
Classic large sized, complete and terminated 'watermelon' Tourmaline with a blue/green over red coloration. Slight chipping along termination edge, otherwise undamaged. Termination has a mirror bright luster, and but for the visible growth features you would swear it was polished. Weighs 21.7 grams.
T182 - Tourmaline $ 200 Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan thumbnail - 1.6 x 1.0 x 0.8 cm ![Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t182a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t182a.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t182b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t182b.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t182c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t182c.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t182d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t182d.jpg)
Gemmy pink and green double-terminated Tourmaline crystal. Undamaged. Weighs 2.7 grams.
T193 - Quartz $ 250 Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia small cabinet - 7.3 x 2.5 x 2 cm ![Quartz from Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t193a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t193a.jpg)
![Quartz from Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t193b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t193b.jpg)
![Quartz from Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t193c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t193c.jpg)
![Quartz from Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t193d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t193d.jpg)
Complete and terminated Quartz with both Amethyst and smokey coloration. There are also some attached small Analcime and Prehnite and included moving water bubbles. Top quality and undamaged except for one tiny 1-2mm edge nick.
T195 - Quartz $ 200 Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia small cabinet - 6.5 x 3 x 2 cm ![Quartz from Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t195a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t195a.jpg)
Complete and terminated Quartz with both Amethyst and smokey coloration with one included water bubble that can move about 1.5cm. Top quality and undamaged.
T198 - Vanadinite $ 280 Mibladen, Morocco small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm ![Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t198a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t198a.jpg)
![Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t198b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t198b.jpg)
![Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t198c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t198c.jpg)
Lustrous red Vanadanite crystals on matrix. Crystals reach 1.2cm wide and are thick. A couple of the crystals at the bottom along the edge are damaged, but all the others, the vast majority, are good. Bright, showy translucent red crystals.
T200 - Fluorite Guyang, Hunan Prov., China small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 3 cm ![Fluorite from Guyang, Hunan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t200a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t200a.jpg)
![Fluorite from Guyang, Hunan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t200b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t200b.jpg)
![Fluorite from Guyang, Hunan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t200c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t200c.jpg)
Stepped octahedral Fluorite crystals that are highly translucent with a beautiful green coloration. Undamaged.
T201 - Barite on Gaudyfroyite $ 400 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3.5 cm ![Barite on Gaudyfroyite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/t201a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t201a.jpg)
![Barite on Gaudyfroyite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/t201b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t201b.jpg)
![Barite on Gaudyfroyite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/t201c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t201c.jpg)
Solid Gaudyfroyite, with trace amount of red Andradite crystallized on both sides by Gaudyroyite crystals. Attached to the Gaudyroyite are white crystals of Barite that are frosted on the outside and more translucent on the inside
T202 - Sphene $ 200 San Quentin, Baja, Mexico thumbnail - 2.2 x 2 x 0.6 cm ![Sphene from San Quentin, Baja, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t202a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t202a.jpg)
![Sphene from San Quentin, Baja, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t202b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t202b.jpg)
Old specimen of Sphene (Titanite) from the coastal Pacific town of San Quentin in northern Baja California. A floater single crystal that is gemmy and has great green color. Hard to find crystal, first one I've ever owned.
T212 - Cobaltian Calcite $ 225 Bou Azzer, Morocco miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 2 cm ![Cobaltian Calcite from Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t212a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t212a.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t212b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t212b.jpg)
Elongated pink cobaltian Calcite crystals on matrix. Undamaged.
T223 - Cerussite $ 420 Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China miniature - 3.8 x 3.6 x 1.4 cm ![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t223a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t223a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t223b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t223b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t223c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t223c.jpg)
Unusual candy colored Cerussite of yellow and pink. These Daoping Cerussites are among the most colorful for the species. The crystal has relatively flat, lustrous front and back faces and more complex growth on the edges. Undamaged.
T225 - Cobaltian Calcite $ 1500 Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, Congo small cabinet - 8 x 7 x 4.5 cm ![Cobaltian Calcite from Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/t225a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t225a.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/t225b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t225b.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/t225c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t225c.jpg)
Old Mashamba West specimen with the large sized Cobaltian Calcite crystals, formerly from Gilbert Gauthier stock. There is one damaged crystal on the bottom edge, otherwise all are perfect. There are small black inclusions in the crystals, each having one or two. Old, hard to find specimen.
T229 - Stilbite $ 480 Ahmednagar, India cabinet - 15 x 10 x 6 cm ![Stilbite from Ahmednagar, India [db_pics/pics/t229a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t229a.jpg)
![Stilbite from Ahmednagar, India [db_pics/pics/t229b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t229b.jpg)
![Stilbite from Ahmednagar, India [db_pics/pics/t229c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t229c.jpg)
![Stilbite from Ahmednagar, India [db_pics/pics/t229d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t229d.jpg)
Three perfect 'bow-tie' crystal groups of Stilbite rising up off the matrix. Stilbite bow-ties are ususally found flat on the matrix and to have 3 isolated groups that stand up on end like this creates a striking specimen. Undamaged.
T232 - Lazulite, Siderite, Apatite $ 3000 Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada large cabinet - 20.5 x 13 x 3 cm ![Lazulite, Siderite, Apatite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/t232a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t232a.jpg)
![Lazulite, Siderite, Apatite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/t232b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t232b.jpg)
![Lazulite, Siderite, Apatite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/t232c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t232c.jpg)
![Lazulite, Siderite, Apatite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/t232d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t232d.jpg)
Large flat piece of ironstone with front face loaded with crystals. Blue Lazulite, tan Siderite, and white Apatite. Many pieces only have the Lazulite and Siderite which can leave them darker in appearance. The numerous white Apatites lighten up this specimen, along with the well dispersed, isolated Lazulites. This is easily the best of a large lot of these I obtained over 15 years ago and I'm posting it now for the first time ever.
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