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C491 - Rutile on Hematite on Quartz $ 1000 Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland small cabinet - 6 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![Rutile on Hematite on Quartz from Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/c491a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c491a.jpg)
![Rutile on Hematite on Quartz from Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/c491b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c491b.jpg)
![Rutile on Hematite on Quartz from Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/c491c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c491c.jpg)
![Rutile on Hematite on Quartz from Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/c491d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c491d.jpg)
Epitaxial red Rutile on Hematite crystals on a water clear, glassy crystal of light smokey Quartz. The Quartz crystal is 6cm tall and undamaged. The Hematite crystals reach 1.7cm in size.
C492 - Quartz scepter $ 250 Minas Gerais, Brazil small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 5 cm ![Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c492a.jpg)
![Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c492b.jpg)
![Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c492c.jpg)
![Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c492d.jpg)
![Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c492e.jpg)
Transparent, light smokey Quartz scepter atop a Quartz crystal that is partially intergrown with black Tourmaline. The scepter is glassy with a stepped termination. Slight edge wear in places but relatively undamaged. This is an old crystal from the 1960s/70s.
C494 - Bournonite on Sphalerite $ 200 Machacamarca Mine, Potosí Department, Bolivia small cabinet - 8.2 x 6 x 3 cm ![Bournonite on Sphalerite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosí Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/c494a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c494a.jpg)
![Bournonite on Sphalerite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosí Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/c494b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c494b.jpg)
![Bournonite on Sphalerite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosí Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/c494c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c494c.jpg)
Elongated, silvery Bournonite crystals to 1.4 cm on a Sphalerite matrix.
C495 - Prehnite $ 200 Djouga, Bendougou, Kayes Region, Mali miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm ![Prehnite from Djouga, Bendougou, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/c495a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c495a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Djouga, Bendougou, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/c495b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c495b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Djouga, Bendougou, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/c495c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c495c.jpg)
Translucent green Prehnite with 4 stalactitic formations growing out of a Prehnite base. Sort of reminds me of a snails head.
C496 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 350 Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 3 cm ![Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/c496a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c496a.jpg)
![Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/c496b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c496b.jpg)
![Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/c496c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c496c.jpg)
![Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/c496d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c496d.jpg)
Smokey Quartz crystals that are covered by small, outwardly growing white Quartz crystals, that are in turn covered by inky blue Fluorite crystals. Undamaged.
C497 - Apatite on Ferberite $ 350 Panasquiera, Portugal miniature - 5 x 5 x 3 cm ![Apatite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c497a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c497a.jpg)
![Apatite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c497b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c497b.jpg)
![Apatite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c497c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c497c.jpg)
![Apatite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c497d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c497d.jpg)
A 2.3 cm green Apatite crystal attached to a Ferberite crystal, with mica. Classic and aesthetic Panasquiera combo. The Apatite crystal is gemmy and 1.2cm thick. The Ferberite has some contacting on the rear left side where another Ferberite intergrew, otherwise undamaged.
C500 - Azurite with Malachite (R) $ 5000 Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm ![Azurite with Malachite (R) from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece [db_pics/pics/c500a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c500a.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite (R) from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece [db_pics/pics/c500b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c500b.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite (R) from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece [db_pics/pics/c500c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c500c.jpg)
Interconnected spherical clusters of Azurite with minor amounts of attached Malchite. This is a superb Greek Azurite specimen and was photographed in Lapis magazine. It is a floater specimen well crystallized all around and has one repair. Extraordinary color!
C504 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 350 Huanzala Mine, Peru small cabinet - 5.5 x 5.0 x 4 cm ![Fluorite on Quartz from Huanzala Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/c504a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c504a.jpg)
![Fluorite on Quartz from Huanzala Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/c504b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c504b.jpg)
![Fluorite on Quartz from Huanzala Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/c504c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c504c.jpg)
Colorless, transparent 2.5cm Fluorite octahedron perched atop a cluster of Quartz crystals. The Fluorite has stepped growth indentations into the crystal faces. A subtle beauty.
C505 - Copper $ 375 Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 1.6 cm ![Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c505a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c505a.jpg)
![Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c505b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c505b.jpg)
![Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c505c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c505c.jpg)
Copper crystal cluster with a deep, rich patina. Good on both sides and undamaged.
C507 - Quartz gwindel $ 400 Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 1.5 cm ![Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c507a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c507a.jpg)
![Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c507b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c507b.jpg)
![Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c507c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c507c.jpg)
![Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/c507d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c507d.jpg)
Transparent, undamaged Quartz gwindel, good on both sides.
C512 - Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond $ 350 Herkimer, New York, USA small cabinet - 8.5 x 8 x 5.5 cm ![Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Herkimer, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/c512a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c512a.jpg)
![Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Herkimer, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/c512b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c512b.jpg)
![Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Herkimer, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/c512c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c512c.jpg)
Cluster of double-terminated Quartz crystals known as 'Herkimer Diamonds'. Bright and glassy crystals that are complete and undamaged all around.
C515 - Quartz scepters $ 350 Chihuahua, Mexico small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 5 cm ![Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c515a.jpg)
![Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c515b.jpg)
![Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c515c.jpg)
![Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c515d.jpg)
Cluster of excellent Quartz scepters with very slight Amethyst coloration. Small Chalcopyrite crystals are attached to the base. Comes with an old Lidstrom's label.
C516 - Prehnite on Tanzanite $ 650 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania cabinet - 9.5 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm ![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c516a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c516a.jpg)
![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c516b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c516b.jpg)
![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c516c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c516c.jpg)
![Prehnite on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c516d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c516d.jpg)
Yellow Prehnite on bladed, fan-shaped crystals of Tanzanite. This fan-shaped bladed habit is uncommon for Tanzanite. There are also small Quartz crystals attached. Comes with an old Trinity Minerals label and I recall this originally sold on the Trinity site for $750.
C517 - Amethyst $ 280 Kingston Mtns., San Bernardino Co., California, USA miniature - 4.5 x 3.9 x 3 cm ![Amethyst from Kingston Mtns., San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c517a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c517a.jpg)
![Amethyst from Kingston Mtns., San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c517b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c517b.jpg)
![Amethyst from Kingston Mtns., San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c517c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c517c.jpg)
![Amethyst from Kingston Mtns., San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c517d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c517d.jpg)
Amethyst crystal cluster from the diggings in the Kingston Mountains of eastern California. Most Amethyst from this locality have alot of white Quartz over the purple or are only transluscent and of medium purple color. The very best (in my opinion) are of the style of this specimen, with clear transparent Quartz over deep purple Amethyst. Fine and undamaged.
C518 - Calcite with Mottramite $ 150 Tsumeb, Namibia miniature - 3.6 x 3.1 x 3 cm ![Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c518a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c518a.jpg)
![Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c518b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c518b.jpg)
![Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c518c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/c518c.jpg)
Cluster lenticular Calcite crystals with green Mottramite. The Mottramite has great color and is both in and outside the Calcite A Tsumeb classic.
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