Selected Specimens

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J722 - Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside $ 275 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 138
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.7 x 0.9 cm


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Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J722a.jpg] Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J722b.jpg] Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J722c.jpg] Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J722d.jpg]

Fine quality and unusual floater cluster of elongated Tsavorite crystals, brown Sphene crystals, and glassy Diopside crystals. Well crystallized on all sides.


J611 - Pyrargyrite with Pyrite $ 200
Uchuchacua Mine, Peru
small cabinet - 5.5 x 5.2 x 5.0 cm


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Pyrargyrite with Pyrite from Uchuchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J611a.jpg] Pyrargyrite with Pyrite from Uchuchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J611b.jpg] Pyrargyrite with Pyrite from Uchuchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J611c.jpg] Pyrargyrite with Pyrite from Uchuchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J611.mp4]

Rich Pyrargyrite specimen with numerous clusters of well-defined crystals scattered throughout the sulfide matrix. Other species in association include Pyrite, Quartz, and Calcite.


J528 - Brucite (R) $ 600
Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan
cabinet - 13.8 x 7.8 x 4.0 cm


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Brucite (R) from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J528a.jpg] Brucite (R) from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J528b.jpg] Brucite (R) from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J528c.jpg] Brucite (R) from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J528d.jpg]

Large, solid radial groups of yellow Brucite on matrix. the large crystal group is impressive and 10cm wide. There is a thin layer of Brucite over the matrix upon which the larger crystal group grew and unfortunately it broke off this thin layer during shipment from Pakistan and has been professionally reattached. It is an exceptionally showy example from the find that has produced best of species. This is an uncommon example well crystallized all around, characteristic of open pocket growth and not growth in tight, contacted seams as are most. Translucent, thick and sturdy.


J622 - Brucite $ 240
Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 7.0 x 5.0 x 2.7 cm


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Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J622a.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J622b.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J622c.jpg]

Large, solid 'pinwheel' radial mass of yellow Brucite on matrix. This is an uncommon example well crystallized all around, characteristic of open pocket growth and not growth in tight, contacted seams as are most. Translucent and thick with no damage.


J620 - Brucite $ 550
Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 7.2 x 6.5 x 3.9 cm


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Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J620a.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J620b.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J620c.jpg]

Large, solid radial mass of yellow Brucite on matrix. Superb, complete 'pinwheel' on matrix that displays wonderfully. This is an uncommon example well crystallized all around, characteristic of open pocket growth and not growth in tight, contacted seams as are most. Translucent, thick and sturdy. Undamaged.


J623 - Brucite $ 300
Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan
miniature - 4.0 x 3.9 x 1.8 cm


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Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J623a.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J623b.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J623c.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J623d.jpg]

Large, solid radial mass of yellow Brucite on a small speck of matrix. The specimen is solid Brucite well crystallized all around and undamaged. It's a 360 degree 'pinwheel' formation on a small amount of matrix. This example is nearly a floater because the matrix is partially covered by a thin layer of lighter colored Brucite. It is translucent, thick and sturdy, and undamaged.


J762 - Dioptase $ 1250
Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo
small cabinet - 8.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm


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Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762c.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762d.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762e.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762f.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762g.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J762h.jpg]

Slightly cup-shaped formation of solid Diptase. One side shows nothing but bright, lustrous Dioptase crystals with occasional tiny yellow Wulfenites. The other side shows cup-shaped formations of Dioptase, Dioptase crytals, and about 30% coverage of a lighter green mineral with a form of small apple-green translucent globules. This one has both a flashy, showy display side and another side that's interesting under the loupe.


J766 - Dioptase $ 500 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 250
Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo
small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 2.3 cm


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Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J766a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J766b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J766c.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J766d.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J766e.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J766f.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J766g.jpg]

Dense coverage of Dioptase crystals over a rock matrix. There is an unusual dome-shaped structure in one area, 2.2cm wide, of solid Dioptase crystals There are 3 generations of Dioptase crystals comprising the dome-shaped structure.


J768 - Dioptase with Wulfenite $ 600
Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4 cm


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Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J768a.jpg] Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J768b.jpg] Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J768c.jpg] Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J768e.jpg] Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo [db_pics/pics/J768f.jpg]

Bright and lustrous Dioptase crystals on a tan rock matrix. This specimen has interesting crystallization with somewhat wheat-sheaf formations of Dioptase intermixed with small yellow Wulfenite crystals. Saw cut on base.


J894 - Quartz with inclusions $ 250
Madan, Bulgaria
miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Quartz with inclusions from Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/J894a.jpg] Quartz with inclusions from Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/J894b.jpg] Quartz with inclusions from Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/J894c.jpg] Quartz with inclusions from Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/J894d.jpg] Quartz with inclusions from Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/J894e.jpg] Quartz with inclusions from Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/J894f.jpg] Quartz with inclusions from Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/J894g.jpg]

This is an interesting Quartz specimen I found in a parcel of Galena, Pyrite, Sphalerite and other Bulgarian minerals. It's a complete and undamaged cluster of parallel grown, double-terminated Quartz crystals with a variety of different included and attached minerals including Galena, Chalcopyrite, and Realgar. Pristine and perfect, a gem of a specimen.


J895 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 380
Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia
miniature - 4.5 x 2 x 2.0 cm


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Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/J895a.jpg] Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/J895b.jpg] Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/J895c.jpg] Quartz scepter with Hematite from Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/j895d.jpg]

Quartz scepter from a 2017 find, and one of the best I saw. The scepter head has both smokey and amethyst coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete all around. Withthe exception of two tiny crystals sticking into the side, the specimen is entirely undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen.


J892 - Stilbite on Quartz over Calcite $ 600
Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India
cabinet - 10 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Stilbite on Quartz over Calcite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/J892a.jpg] Stilbite on Quartz over Calcite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/J892b.jpg] Stilbite on Quartz over Calcite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/J892c.jpg] Stilbite on Quartz over Calcite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/J892d.jpg] Stilbite on Quartz over Calcite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/J892e.jpg]

Laterally compressed translucent white Calcite crystal completely covered by a layer of sugary Quartz crystals, with attached double-terminated pink Stilbite crystals to 3.5cm. Unusual specimen that is reminiscent of Steve Smale's specimen known as 'The Cricket Bat' (see page 117 of the Smale Collection book). One tiny Stilbite crystal is incomplete, otherwise undamaged, with the Stilbite only on one side. Only the second one like it I've seen.


J773 - Hutchinsonite with Pyrite $ 275
Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru
small cabinet - 5.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Hutchinsonite with Pyrite from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J773a.jpg] Hutchinsonite with Pyrite from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J773b.jpg] Hutchinsonite with Pyrite from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J773c.jpg]

Pyrite and red crystals of Hutchinsonite on matrix. Hutchinsonite is a rare thallium sulfosalt species and these recently found red crystals are some of the best ever found. Crystals reach 5mm long and contrast nicely with the Pyrite.


J808 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 150
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm


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Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J808a.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J808b.jpg] Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J808c.jpg]

Gemmy single Chrome Tourmaline crystal, which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Intense, saturated green color. Undamaged, complete crystal. Small but a real gem of a crystal!!!!


J810 - Feldspar var. Moonstone $ 800
Namalulu, Tanzania
small cabinet - 8 x 6.5 x 5.5 cm


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Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J810a.jpg] Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J810b.jpg] Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J810c.jpg] Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J810d.jpg] Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J810e.jpg]

Blocky, grey/white Felspar crystals from a recent (and seemingly one time) find of crystallized moonstone from Tanzania. This is the single best specimen I've seen with both quality, well formed crystals and good color. The main crystal is 4.1cm wide and displays a satiny blue color across the end surfaces. This 'Schiller effect' is seen when you turn the crystal under lighting. Good color can be seen on a number of the other smaller crystals too. Moonstone crystals are rare!
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