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B854 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 1200
 Landanai, Tanzania
miniature - 3.8 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm


Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b854a.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b854b.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b854c.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b854d.jpg]

Fantastic single Chrome Tourmaline from a recent find. 'Chrome Tourmaline' is a vanandium and chromium rich varietal of the species Dravite. This crystal is one of a small handfull that have 3 color zones. A bright, vivid green at the termination, a darker green at the center, and grading towards a yellow green at the base. Weighs 35 grams.

B856 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 500
 Landanai, Tanzania
small cabinet - 6.3 x 4.7 x 3.5 cm


Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b856a.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b856b.jpg]

Large partial Chrome Tourmaline crystal from a recent find. 'Chrome Tourmaline' is a vanandium and chromium rich varietal of the species Dravite. This crystal is one of a small handfull that have 3 color zones. A bright, vivid green at the termination, a darker green at the center, and grading towards a yellow green at the base. Weighs 110 grams.

B866 - Bastnasite-(Ce) $ 350
 Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan
thumbnail - 2.2 x 2 x 1 cm


Bastnasite-(Ce) from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b866a.jpg] Bastnasite-(Ce) from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b866b.jpg] Bastnasite-(Ce) from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b866c.jpg] Bastnasite-(Ce) from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b866d.jpg]

Well formed floater cluster of Bastnasite crystals. The main crystal is good sized with uniform thickness and sharp, crisp edges. The color is a translucent rootbeer brown with an outer zone of yellow.

B867 - Bastnasite-(Ce) $ 150
 Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.7 x 1.1 cm


Bastnasite-(Ce) from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b867a.jpg] Bastnasite-(Ce) from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b867b.jpg] Bastnasite-(Ce) from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b867c.jpg]

Well formed Bastnasite crystal, translucent rootbeer brown in color. Complete and undamaged.

B874 - Azurite on Malachite $ 300
 Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 8.5 x 6 x 5 cm


Azurite on Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/b874a.jpg] Azurite on Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/b874b.jpg] Azurite on Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/b874c.jpg] Azurite on Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/b874d.jpg]

Bright, glassy blue Azurite on Malachite. This came out of an old collection and there are some damaged crystals present, and it has been priced down accordingly. An american classic with lots of visual pop.

B875 - Kunzite $ 750
 Kunar, Afghanistan
small cabinet - 5.7 x 3.2 x 2 cm


Kunzite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/b875a.jpg] Kunzite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/b875b.jpg] Kunzite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/b875c.jpg]

Transparent, perfectly terminated pink Kunzite crystal. Complete all around and undamaged.

B876 - Kunzite $ 750
 Kunar, Afghanistan
small cabinet - 7.7 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm


Kunzite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/b876a.jpg] Kunzite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/b876b.jpg] Kunzite from Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/b876c.jpg]

Transparent, pink Kunzite crystal with an etched but complete termination. Complete all around and undamaged.

B878 - Rhodochrosite $ 350
 Madem-Lakko Mine, Chalkidiki Prefecture, Macedonia Department, Greece
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 2.8 cm


Rhodochrosite from Madem-Lakko Mine, Chalkidiki Prefecture, Macedonia Department, Greece [db_pics/pics/b878a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Madem-Lakko Mine, Chalkidiki Prefecture, Macedonia Department, Greece [db_pics/pics/b878b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Madem-Lakko Mine, Chalkidiki Prefecture, Macedonia Department, Greece [db_pics/pics/b878c.jpg]

Pink Rhodochrosite on Quartz. The old label dates this specimen back to at least 1982.

B892 - Smithsonite $ 350
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 8 x 4 x 3 cm


Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b892a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b892b.jpg]

Open vug filled with sharp rhombs of pink Smithsonite. Crystals reach 9mm in size. The dark grey sulfide matrix is partially covered by micro Pyrite crystals.

B894 - Dioptase on Calcite with Mottramite $ 350
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 5 cm


Dioptase on Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b894a.jpg] Dioptase on Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b894b.jpg] Dioptase on Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b894c.jpg]

Two Dioptase crystals to 1.1cm on white Calcite crystals with associated Mottramite. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

B897 - Malachite after Azurite $ 300 DISCOUNTED 40% OFF TO $ 180
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm


Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b897a.jpg] Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b897b.jpg] Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b897c.jpg] Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b897d.jpg]

Tall, thick single Malachite after Azurite sitting upright on smaller crystals. Velvety bulls-eye patterns are present on the surface. There are also areas of unpsuedomorphed Azurite along the base.

B900 - Cerussite $ 180
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.3 x 1 cm


Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b900a.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b900b.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b900c.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b900d.jpg]

Glassy reticulated Cerussite crystal. Transparent with high luster and undamaged. Ex Willy Isreal collection.

B904 - Azurite $ 300
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4 x 1 x 1 cm


Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b904a.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b904b.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b904c.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b904d.jpg]

Gem Azurite crystal that glows a bright blue when backlit. Ex Willy Isreal collection.

B906 - Cerussite $ 250
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 3.4 x 2.8 x 1.8 cm


Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b906a.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b906b.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b906c.jpg]

Glassy reticulated Cerussite crystal. Complete and undamaged. Ex Willy Isreal collection.

B907 - Cerussite with Mottramite $ 350
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 3.3 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


Cerussite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b907a.jpg] Cerussite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b907b.jpg] Cerussite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b907c.jpg]

Snowflake Cerussite crystal with Mottramite. Complete and undamaged. Ex Willy Isreal collection.


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