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TZ517 - Scapolite $ 120 Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.6 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm ![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz517a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/tz517a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz517b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/tz517b.jpg)
![Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz517c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/tz517c.jpg)
Gemmy single crystal in perfect condition.
TZ518 - Tanzanite $ 900 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.5 x 0.6 cm ![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz518a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/tz518a.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz518b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/tz518b.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz518c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/tz518c.jpg)
![Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz518d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/tz518d.jpg)
Bi-colored Tanzanite crystal with superb glassy luster. There are a couple tiny nicks on the lower sides, but overall in great condition and complete all around.
B797 - Hematite $ 240 Casa de Pedra Mine, Congonhas do Campro, Minas Gerais, Brazil miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2.8 cm ![Hematite from Casa de Pedra Mine, Congonhas do Campro, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/b797a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b797a.jpg)
![Hematite from Casa de Pedra Mine, Congonhas do Campro, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/b797b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b797b.jpg)
![Hematite from Casa de Pedra Mine, Congonhas do Campro, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/b797c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b797c.jpg)
Old specimen of psuedo cubic Hematite. Main crystal is 1.6cm across (on diagonal). Old label indicates it was a rare find in 1962, valued at $20 at the time. The old label indicates this was found in 'Goyoz', which refers to the state currently spelled Goias, but I believe the correct locality is Casa de Pedra. Uncommon.
B801 - Azurite with Malachite $ 400 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico small cabinet - 7 x 4.2 x 4 cm ![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b801a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b801a.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b801b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b801b.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b801c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b801c.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b801d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b801d.jpg)
Sprays of chisel shaped Azurite crystals spraying out from a white matrix. A few spheres of Malachite add color. The Azurite is a deeper navy blue than the photos indicate.
B802 - Helvite with Calcite $ 450 Huangangliang, Inner Mongolia, China small cabinet - 6 x 3.3 x 2.2 cm ![Helvite with Calcite from Huangangliang, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/b802a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b802a.jpg)
![Helvite with Calcite from Huangangliang, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/b802b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b802b.jpg)
![Helvite with Calcite from Huangangliang, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/b802c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b802c.jpg)
Fine quality cluster of Helvite with attached translucent white Calcite crystals. Nearly undamaged but with a tips missing at the very ends of a few Helvite crystals, really only noticable when magnified. Nice composition to the specimen and very showy.
B803 - Azurite $ 450 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 4.5 cm ![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b803a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b803a.jpg)
![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b803b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b803b.jpg)
![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b803c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b803c.jpg)
![Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b803d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b803d.jpg)
A thick 4cm Azurite crystal or crystal group on matrix with a couple of more prismatic crystals below the main crystal. There is also Cerussite and Mimetite present. Great color to the Azurite, not dark but a bright blue.
B805 - Topaz on Quartz $ 270 Zambia small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3 cm ![Topaz on Quartz from Zambia [db_pics/pics/b805a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b805a.jpg)
![Topaz on Quartz from Zambia [db_pics/pics/b805b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b805b.jpg)
![Topaz on Quartz from Zambia [db_pics/pics/b805c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b805c.jpg)
Transparent smokey Quartz crystal with an attached 3cm Topaz crystal. Contacted on the backside but displays great from the front. Out of an old collection but unfortunately no further locality information is available.
B806 - Smokey Quartz $ 350 Lincoln Co., New Mexico, USA small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 4 cm ![Smokey Quartz from Lincoln Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/b806a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b806a.jpg)
![Smokey Quartz from Lincoln Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/b806b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b806b.jpg)
![Smokey Quartz from Lincoln Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/b806c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b806c.jpg)
![Smokey Quartz from Lincoln Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/b806d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b806d.jpg)
Absolutely superb Quartz crystals including a 4.5cm central crystal and a 3.3 cm double terminated crystal. The clarity, sharpness, and overall quality of the crystals is tops.
B807 - Malachite $ 150 Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm ![Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona [db_pics/pics/b807a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b807a.jpg)
![Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona [db_pics/pics/b807b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b807b.jpg)
Cup-shaped formation of botryoidal Malachite. No matrix, in great condition.
B813 - Hubnerite with Quartz Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 5 cm ![Hubnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/b813a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b813a.jpg)
![Hubnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/b813b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b813b.jpg)
![Hubnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/b813c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b813c.jpg)
Deep red Hubnerite crystals associated with transparent Quartz crystals. The Hubnerite crystals are nicely terminated and show red when backlit.
B814 - Fluorite casts on Amethyst $ 350 Southern Africa small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm ![Fluorite casts on Amethyst from Southern Africa [db_pics/pics/b814a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b814a.jpg)
![Fluorite casts on Amethyst from Southern Africa [db_pics/pics/b814b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b814b.jpg)
![Fluorite casts on Amethyst from Southern Africa [db_pics/pics/b814c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b814c.jpg)
White Quartz cast after Fluorite intergrown with Amethyst. Ex. Irv Brown collection.
B817 - Apatite on Quartz $ 300 Pech, Afghanistan miniature - 4.5 x 4.2 x 2.0 cm ![Apatite on Quartz from Pech, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/b817a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b817a.jpg)
![Apatite on Quartz from Pech, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/b817b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b817b.jpg)
![Apatite on Quartz from Pech, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/b817c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b817c.jpg)
2.3cm purple Apatite crystal attached to light smokey Quartz crystals.
B818 - Fluorite over Tourmaline $ 350 Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan miniature - 3.7 x 3 x 3 cm ![Fluorite over Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b818a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b818a.jpg)
![Fluorite over Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b818b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b818b.jpg)
![Fluorite over Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b818c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b818c.jpg)
Single Fluorite crystal that has overgrown a single Tourmaline crystal. The bas of the Tourmaline can be seen at the bottom, along with a small amount of Albite. Great color!
B820 - Tremolite $ 180 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.5 x 0.4 cm ![Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b820a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b820a.jpg)
![Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b820b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b820b.jpg)
![Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b820c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b820c.jpg)
Terminated single crystal with brilliant deep green coloration. Most are mere shards and terminated crystals are much less common.
B836 - Volkovskite $ 500 Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England small cabinet - 6.4 x 4 x 3 cm ![Volkovskite from Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England [db_pics/pics/b836a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b836a.jpg)
![Volkovskite from Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England [db_pics/pics/b836b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b836b.jpg)
![Volkovskite from Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England [db_pics/pics/b836c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/b836c.jpg)
Intergrown crystal groups of rare Volkovskite. This recent find of Volkovskite set the world standard for the species. They were found as a biproduct of mining for potash, and because the Volkovskite damages mine machinery, the area where it was found is now avoided and it is unclear if anymore will be recovered.
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