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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/t223a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t223b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t223b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t223c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/t225a.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/t225b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t225b.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/t225c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/t229a.jpg)
![Stilbite from Ahmednagar, India [db_pics/pics/t229b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t229b.jpg)
![Stilbite from Ahmednagar, India [db_pics/pics/t229c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t229c.jpg)
![Stilbite from Ahmednagar, India [db_pics/pics/t229d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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.
T236 - Wulfenite Kuruktag Mountains, Xinjiang Uygur Region, China large cabinet - 20 x 12 x 8 cm ![Wulfenite from Kuruktag Mountains, Xinjiang Uygur Region, China [db_pics/pics/t236a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t236a.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Kuruktag Mountains, Xinjiang Uygur Region, China [db_pics/pics/t236b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t236b.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Kuruktag Mountains, Xinjiang Uygur Region, China [db_pics/pics/t236c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t236c.jpg)
Red/orange Wulfenite crystals that contrast well against the white Calcite coated matrix. One of the biggest and best I've ever had.
T240 - Barite $ 400 El'brusskiy Arsenic Mine, Elbrus Mt., Northern Caucasus Region, Russia miniature - 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm ![Barite from El'brusskiy Arsenic Mine, Elbrus Mt., Northern Caucasus Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/t240a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t240a.jpg)
![Barite from El'brusskiy Arsenic Mine, Elbrus Mt., Northern Caucasus Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/t240b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t240b.jpg)
![Barite from El'brusskiy Arsenic Mine, Elbrus Mt., Northern Caucasus Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/t240c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t240c.jpg)
Gem quality golden brown crystal complete all around. In excellent condition for this locality, with only some minor edge chipping. Fully transparent internally, so much so you see right through it and some of what looks like inclusions in the photos are really just shadows from some irregular surface areas on the lower backside of the crystal.
T241 - Indicolite $ 2500 Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil small cabinet - 9 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm ![Indicolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t241a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t241a.jpg)
![Indicolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t241b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t241b.jpg)
![Indicolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t241c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t241c.jpg)
Long single gem 'pencil' with a good termination at one end. Fully transparent for the entire crystal - gem facet rough quality. Undamaged.
T242 - Kunzite $ 500 Kunar Province, Afghanistan small cabinet - 8 x 2.2 x 2.1 cm ![Kunzite from Kunar Province, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t242a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t242a.jpg)
![Kunzite from Kunar Province, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t242b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t242b.jpg)
![Kunzite from Kunar Province, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t242c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t242c.jpg)
Transparent purple/yellow Kunzite crystal with a sharpness of form not typical for the species. Uniform prism faces and nice flat termination faces. The bottom has rehealed, so technically double terminated though the bottom faces are not as complete and nice as the top termination. One shallow chip on one edge, otherwise completely undamaged and very clean looking.
T245 - Aquamarine $ 950 Lamjung District, Gandeki, Nepal small cabinet - 6 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm ![Aquamarine from Lamjung District, Gandeki, Nepal [db_pics/pics/t245a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t245a.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Lamjung District, Gandeki, Nepal [db_pics/pics/t245b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t245b.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Lamjung District, Gandeki, Nepal [db_pics/pics/t245c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t245c.jpg)
Two Aquamarine crystals grown on either side of a thin matrix of mica and feldspar. The crystals are gemmy with a good medium blue color and each are terminated on one end. Uncommon locality, and Mindat only has one Aqua pictured from this locality.
T246 - Tantalite on Morganite $ 1800 Skardu District, Pakistan small cabinet - 6.7 x 6.2 x 4.5 cm ![Tantalite on Morganite from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t246a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t246a.jpg)
![Tantalite on Morganite from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t246b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t246b.jpg)
![Tantalite on Morganite from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t246c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t246c.jpg)
![Tantalite on Morganite from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t246d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t246d.jpg)
![Tantalite on Morganite from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t246e.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t246e.jpg)
Single undamaged Morganite crystal with good pink color. A 9mm Tantalite crystal is attached to one side. Good glassy luster.
T248 - Tourmaline $ 3200 Barra de Salinas, Minas Gerais, Brazil small cabinet - 6.8 x 2.3 x 2 cm ![Tourmaline from Barra de Salinas, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t248a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t248a.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Barra de Salinas, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t248b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t248b.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Barra de Salinas, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t248c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t248c.jpg)
Exquisite cluster of brightly colored watermelon Tourmaline with flat, glassy terminations. There is one small incomplete crystal at the base, otherwise all the crystals are perfect and undamaged. Weighs 29.8 grams.
T249 - Sapphire $ 320 Ratnapura, Sri Lanka thumbnail - 2.2 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm ![Sapphire from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka [db_pics/pics/t249a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t249a.jpg)
![Sapphire from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka [db_pics/pics/t249b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t249b.jpg)
Double-terminated blue Sapphire crystal. Glassy luster with sharp edges (not water worn) and areas of transparency.
T250 - Sapphire $ 220 Ratnapura, Sri Lanka thumbnail - 1.5 x 1 x 0.5 cm ![Sapphire from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka [db_pics/pics/t250a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t250a.jpg)
![Sapphire from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka [db_pics/pics/t250b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t250b.jpg)
Twin blue Sapphire crystals. Translucent to transparent.
T252 - Topaz $ 400 Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm ![Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t252a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t252a.jpg)
![Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t252b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t252b.jpg)
![Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t252c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t252c.jpg)
![Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t252d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t252d.jpg)
Light blue single Topaz crystal with wonderful growth patterns on the termination faces. In overall great condition but with chipping on one lower face.
T255 - Rhodochrosite $ 300 Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm ![Rhodochrosite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/t255a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t255a.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/t255b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t255b.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/t255c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t255c.jpg)
Cluster of thick rhombs of red Rhodochrosite. This is from a recent find and we are more accustomed to seeing small wafer-like, twin Rhodo crystals from here, rather than these large, thick crystals. Crystals reach 2.5cm wide. Undamaged with some etched areas, mostly on the backside.
T258 - Rhodochrosite $ 150 Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada thumbnail - 2.4 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm ![Rhodochrosite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/t258a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t258a.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/t258b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t258b.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/t258c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t258c.jpg)
Single elongated rhomb of red Rhodochrosite. This is from a recent find and we are more accustomed to seeing small wafer-like, twin Rhodo crystals from here. Undamaged with some etched areas.
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