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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/t179a.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t179b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t179b.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/t179c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/t182a.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t182b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t182b.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t182c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t182c.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t182d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t182d.jpg)
Gemmy pink and green double-terminated Tourmaline crystal. Undamaged. Weighs 2.7 grams.
T187 - Tourmaline $ 400 Omaruru District, Erongo Region, Namibia miniature - 3.3 x 1.1 x 1 cm ![Tourmaline from Omaruru District, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t187a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t187a.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Omaruru District, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t187b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t187b.jpg)
![Tourmaline from Omaruru District, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t187c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t187c.jpg)
Unusual 'black' Tourmaline crystal. This came in a lot from a collection and was labeled as 'Black Tourmaline". It is clearly an Elbaite and not Schorl and has a dark grey color with hints of purple blue and green. Gemmy and transparent from top to bottom. I've never seen a similar crystal. Undamaged. Weighs 8.5 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/t193a.jpg)
![Quartz from Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t193b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t193b.jpg)
![Quartz from Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t193c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t193c.jpg)
![Quartz from Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t193d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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.
T194 - Quartz $ 240 Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia small cabinet - 6 x 2.2 x 2 cm ![Quartz from Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/t194a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t194a.jpg)
Complete and terminated Quartz with both Amethyst and smokey coloration with included moving water bubbles. Top quality and undamaged.
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/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/t198a.jpg)
![Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t198b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t198b.jpg)
![Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t198c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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 $ 280 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/t200a.jpg)
![Fluorite from Guyang, Hunan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t200b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t200b.jpg)
![Fluorite from Guyang, Hunan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t200c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/t201a.jpg)
![Barite on Gaudyfroyite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/t201b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t201b.jpg)
![Barite on Gaudyfroyite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/t201c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/t202a.jpg)
![Sphene from San Quentin, Baja, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t202b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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.
T208 - Apatite on Clinozoisite Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan miniature - 3.7 x 2 x 1.3 cm ![Apatite on Clinozoisite from Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t208a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t208a.jpg)
![Apatite on Clinozoisite from Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t208b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t208b.jpg)
![Apatite on Clinozoisite from Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t208c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t208c.jpg)
Stacked tabular Apatite crystals grown around Clinozoisite crystals. Transparent, complete all around with glassy luster.
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/t212a.jpg)
![Cobaltian Calcite from Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t212b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/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/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.
T228 - Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite $ 750 Kruchev Dol Mine, Madan, Bulgaria large cabinet - 16 x 12.5 x 4.5 cm ![Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Kruchev Dol Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/t228a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t228a.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Kruchev Dol Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/t228b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t228b.jpg)
![Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Kruchev Dol Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/t228c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/t228c.jpg)
Solid crystallized Sphalerite (no matrix) with good crystals on front and back, large Chalcopyrite crystals and a few small Galena crystals. The Chalcopyrites reach 3.5cm across. No damage on front, some contacting on backside.
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