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T518 - Quartz $ 90 Peterson Mountain, near Hallelujah Junction, Nevada, USA small cabinet - 5.2 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm ![Quartz from Peterson Mountain, near Hallelujah Junction, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/t518a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t518a.jpg)
![Quartz from Peterson Mountain, near Hallelujah Junction, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/t518b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t518b.jpg)
Smokey Quartz scepter with a light smokey head atop a darker (but still translucent) stalk. This is from a batch of crystals mined in 2016 that I got first pick from. Complete all around with an undamaged scepter head, the stalk has a chip on one side.
T530 - Topaz $ 95 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 2.4 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm ![Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t530a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t530a.jpg)
![Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t530b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t530b.jpg)
Small but very gemmy single topaz. Complete all around and undamaged except for one small indentation or nick on a termination edge.
T533 - Zircon on Quartz $ 350 Mt. Malosa, Malawi cabinet - 10.5 x 3 x 3 cm ![Zircon on Quartz from Mt. Malosa, Malawi [db_pics/pics/t533a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t533a.jpg)
![Zircon on Quartz from Mt. Malosa, Malawi [db_pics/pics/t533b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t533b.jpg)
Transparent Smokey Quartz crystal with attached Zircons. The Zircon crystals are good sized for the locality, reaching 2.1cm. Undamaged.
T536 - Cuprite $ 200 Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail - 1.5 x 1 x 1 cm ![Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t536a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t536a.jpg)
![Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t536b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t536b.jpg)
![Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t536c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t536c.jpg)
Two fine quality crystal groups from an old collection. One is 1.5cm, the other 1.3cm. Both have great undamaged crystals, the largest specimen a floater crystallzied all around.
T540 - Azurite on Arsentsumebite $ 180 Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail - 2.9 x 2 x 1.3 cm ![Azurite on Arsentsumebite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t540a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t540a.jpg)
![Azurite on Arsentsumebite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t540b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t540b.jpg)
Blue Azurite crystals that contrast well against the green Arsentsumebite.
T542 - Dioptase with Cerussite $ 320 Tsumeb, Namibia miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 2.0 cm ![Dioptase with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t542a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t542a.jpg)
![Dioptase with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t542b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t542b.jpg)
![Dioptase with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t542c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t542c.jpg)
Undamaged 1.2cm Cerussite crystal on matrix with Dioptase crystals. There is also a light powder blue mineral in areas on the matrix.
T545 - Rosasite, Smithsonite on Tennantite $ 340 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 7.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm ![Rosasite, Smithsonite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t545a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t545a.jpg)
![Rosasite, Smithsonite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t545b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t545b.jpg)
![Rosasite, Smithsonite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t545c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t545c.jpg)
![Rosasite, Smithsonite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t545d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t545d.jpg)
A matrix covered by Dolomite and Quartz crystals with areas of blue Rosasite and Tennatite crystals coated by green Smithsonite.
T550 - Cuprian Adamite $ 450 Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm ![Cuprian Adamite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t550a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t550a.jpg)
![Cuprian Adamite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t550b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t550b.jpg)
Undamaged clusters of deep forest green, slightly curving crystals of Cuprian Adamite on matrix.
T551 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 3500 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania miniature - 3.8 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t551a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t551a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t551b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t551b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t551c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t551c.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t551d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t551d.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 gemmy!! This is one the best I've seen of this all green style from the 'Commander Mine' find in 2016. There is unfortunately part of the crystal missing from the lower back side as seen in the third photo. Regardless, it is a spectacular crystal that would command twice as much or more if perfect, the color and clarity is just that good, and it can be displayed without showing the missing area. Last photo is backlit. Weighs 17.2 grams.
T554 - Diopside on Graphite Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.4 x 1 cm ![Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t554a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t554a.jpg)
![Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t554b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t554b.jpg)
![Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t554c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t554c.jpg)
Green Diopside crystals on Graphite. Two of the Diopsides are double terminated, largest is 1.7cm.
T559 - Magnesio Axinite $ 450 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.8 x 0.3 cm ![Magnesio Axinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t559a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t559a.jpg)
![Magnesio Axinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t559b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t559b.jpg)
Single, complete Magnesio Axinite crystal. These are only found spradically at Merelani, and even when found, are mostly just fragments of crystals. This is an uncommonly complete crystal, relatively undamaged with just a little chatter along one edge.
T563 - Diopside $ 400 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm ![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t563a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t563a.jpg)
![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t563b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t563b.jpg)
![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t563c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t563c.jpg)
Single Diopside with the top chrome green coloration. A funny thing about Merelani Diopsides is that the highly transparent crystals have lighter color, and crystals like this one, with the top color, have less transparency. There are two indentations from other crystals on one narrow side, otherwise complete and undamaged all around.
T566 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 1200 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.1 x 1.1 x 1 cm ![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t566a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t566a.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t566b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t566b.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t566c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t566c.jpg)
![Tsavorite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t566d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t566d.jpg)
Outstanding small thumbnail composed of two interconnected GEM Tsavorite crystal on Graphite. Flawless gem Tsavorite crystals are hard to come by because the cutting value is so high they are almost always cut as gemstones. This specimen has two glass-like, undamaged crystals, though one has a indentation where another Tsavorite was formerly located.
T567 - Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite $ 1600 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.9 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm ![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t567a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t567a.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t567b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t567b.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t567c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t567c.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t567d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t567d.jpg)
Crystallized Graphite with light green Diopside and vivid green Tsavorite crystals. Tsavorite crystals are 8mm and very gemmy with excellent color. Undamaged, uncommon and showy Merelani combo specimen.
T568 - Tsavorite $ 350 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.9 x 0.6 cm ![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t568a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t568a.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t568b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t568b.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t568c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t568c.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t568d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/t568d.jpg)
A recent surprise from Merelani are these elongated clusters of Tsavorite crystals, some of which, like this one, appear to be faden growth. Complete group of crystals with glassy luster and a distinct faden line running up through the center.
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