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AR72 - Boleite $ 300 Amelia Mine, Baja, Mexico small cabinet - 5.3 x 3.3 x 3.0 cm ![Boleite from Amelia Mine, Baja, Mexico [db_pics/pics/AR72a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/AR72a.jpg)
![Boleite from Amelia Mine, Baja, Mexico [db_pics/pics/AR72b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/AR72b.jpg)
![Boleite from Amelia Mine, Baja, Mexico [db_pics/pics/AR72c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/AR72c.jpg)
Most of the Boleite specimens from Amelia Mine were detached from the soft clay-like matrix. This specimen a rare example of one that still has Boleite crystals intact and in stable condition on the original matrix. There are at least a dozen blue Boleite crystals with the larger ones measuring about 4mm wide.
J121 - Prehnite $ 150 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.3 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J121a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J121a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J121b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J121b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J121c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J121c.jpg)
Well crystallized Prehnite from recent finds at the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Highly translucent with a greenish yellow color. Spherical form with quality large crystals. These recent Prehnites are the best ever found at the locality.
J122 - Prehnite $ 180 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.0 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J122a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J122a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J122b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J122b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J122c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J122c.jpg)
Well crystallized Prehnite from recent finds at the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Highly translucent with a greenish yellow color. Undamaged large crystals with Graphite attached on the backside. These recent Prehnites are the best ever found at the locality.
J123 - Prehnite $ 175 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4 x 3.2 x 3.0 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J123a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J123a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J123b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J123b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J123c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J123c.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J123d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J123d.jpg)
Well crystallized Prehnite from recent finds at the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Highly translucent with a greenish yellow color. Spherical cluster of large crystals with Graphite attached on the base. Large, transparent crystals stick out from the spherical mass of crystals. Some chipping but overall in great condition. These recent Prehnites are the best ever found at the locality.
J40 - Copper with Silver Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA cabinet - 14.0 x 9.0 x 5.0 cm ![Copper with Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/J40a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J40a.jpg)
![Copper with Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/J40b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J40b.jpg)
![Copper with Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/J40c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J40c.jpg)
![Copper with Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/J40d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J40d.jpg)
![Copper with Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/J40e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J40e.jpg)
![Copper with Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/J40f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J40f.jpg)
A classic cabinet size Michigan Copper specimen with minor Quartz and a few patches of bright native Silver. There is also a cavity with larger crystals that have a red patina. Weight is 1lb, 9.6oz, or 727 grams.
J42 - Cuprite with Copper $ 300 Chino Mine, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA cabinet - 11.5 x 6.6 x 4.6 cm ![Cuprite with Copper from Chino Mine, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/J42a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J42a.jpg)
![Cuprite with Copper from Chino Mine, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/J42b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J42b.jpg)
![Cuprite with Copper from Chino Mine, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/J42c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J42c.jpg)
![Cuprite with Copper from Chino Mine, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/J42d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J42d.jpg)
![Cuprite with Copper from Chino Mine, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/J42e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J42e.jpg)
An old-time specimen of deep red color Cuprite crystals and bronze color native Copper crystals. A bit of white color brecciated Quartz matrix still remains. Weight is just under 1lb at 14.1oz or 399 grams.
J48 - Rhodochrosite $ 260 Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico small cabinet - 5.5 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm ![Rhodochrosite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J48a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J48a.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J48b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J48b.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J48c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J48c.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J48d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J48d.jpg)
A gemmy 'ball' of small Rhodochrosite crystals rests in the center of dark gray matrix. Two other areas also show Rhodochrosite crystals, but the center group is the main point of attraction. When seen with the aid of magnification, you will find dozens of millimeter size clear cubic Fluorite crystals in the matrix areas that host the Rhodochrosite.
J49 - Silver $ 300 Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm ![Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/J49a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J49a.jpg)
![Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/J49b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J49b.jpg)
![Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/J49c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J49c.jpg)
A hackly group of native Silver crystals with much of the original patina remaining. Weight is 69 grams.
J50 - Silver with Acanthite $ 250 Uchucchacua Mine, Peru miniature - 3.7 x 3.2 x 3.0 cm ![Silver with Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J50a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J50a.jpg)
![Silver with Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J50b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J50b.jpg)
![Silver with Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J50c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J50c.jpg)
![Silver with Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J50d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J50d.jpg)
Silver wires and patches of native Silver with areas of Acanthite rising from a black sulfide rich matrix. Estimated length of the longest Silver wire is about 2cm. There are a number of good wires present. These are no longer being found.
J55 - Silver with Acanthite $ 250 Uchucchacua Mine, Peru miniature - 4.4 x 3.8 x 3.3 cm ![Silver with Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J55a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J55a.jpg)
![Silver with Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J55b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J55b.jpg)
![Silver with Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J55c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J55c.jpg)
Multiple Silver wires and patches of native Silver with areas of Acanthite rising from a black sulfide rich matrix. Estimated length of the longest Silver wire is about 2.2cm. There are a number of good wires present. These are no longer being found.
J56 - Silver with Acanthite $ 200 Uchucchacua Mine, Peru miniature - 3.8 x 3.6 x 2.3 cm ![Silver with Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J56a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J56a.jpg)
![Silver with Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J56b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J56b.jpg)
![Silver with Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/J56c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J56c.jpg)
Silver wires and patches of native Silver with areas of Acanthite rising from a black sulfide rich matrix. The longest wire is very thick and has an estimated length of about 2.4cm if it were stretched out. There are a number of good wires present. These are no longer being found.
J64 - Axinite $ 220 Butte County, California thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.3 x 2.1 cm ![Axinite from Butte County, California [db_pics/pics/J64a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J64a.jpg)
![Axinite from Butte County, California [db_pics/pics/J64b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J64b.jpg)
![Axinite from Butte County, California [db_pics/pics/J64c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J64c.jpg)
A rare specimen from Butte County in California showing a cluster of bladed, light brown, Axinite crystals. The largest crystal has clear areas and is in very good condition with only a small amount of microscopic chipping. Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), in Minerals of California, notes an occurrence near the Feather River and Yankee Hill areas, but little else is known. Comes mounted in a 1.25-inch perky box with an original old faded label. A true rarity for the California collector and much better than photos.
J71 - Cerussite $ 280 Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China miniature - 4.8 x 3.7 x 1.3 cm ![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J71a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J71a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J71b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J71b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J71c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J71c.jpg)
Unusual candy colored Cerussite of yellow and pink. These Daoping Cerussites are among the most colorful for the species and it appears they are from a one time or limited find from several years ago. The crystal has flat, lustrous front and back faces and highly complex terminatation growth along the edges. Some minor damage to the bottom edges of this specimen.
J72 - Cerussite $ 350 Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China miniature - 4.0 x 3.5 x 1.3 cm ![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J72a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J72a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J72b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J72b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J72c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J72c.jpg)
Unusual candy colored Cerussite of yellow and pink. These Daoping Cerussites are among the most colorful for the species and it appears they are from a one time or limited find from several years ago. The crystal has flat, lustrous front and back faces and highly complex terminatation growth along the edges. The only visible contact on this specimen is minor chipping at the bottom near a small amount of wall matrix. Otherwise, near perfect.
J73 - Cerussite $ 220 Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China miniature - 4.6 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm ![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J73a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J73a.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J73b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J73b.jpg)
![Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Region, China [db_pics/pics/J73c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/J73c.jpg)
Unusual candy colored Cerussite of yellow and pink. These Daoping Cerussites are among the most colorful for the species and it appears they are from a one time or limited find from several years ago. The crystal has flat, lustrous front and back faces and highly complex terminatation growth along the edges. Minor damage to a few small areas difficult to see.
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