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K828 - Chrome Tourmaline with Quartz, Calcite $ 225 Landani, Tanzania thumbnail - 2 x 1.7 x 1 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline with Quartz, Calcite from Landani, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K828a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K828a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline with Quartz, Calcite from Landani, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K828b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K828b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline with Quartz, Calcite from Landani, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K828c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K828c.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline with Quartz, Calcite from Landani, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K828d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K828d.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline with Quartz, Calcite from Landani, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K828e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K828e.jpg)
High quality, glassy 8mm Chrome Tourmaline (Dravite) on matrix. Small specimen, but a real jewel of a Tourmaline. Undamaged crystal that is transparent with great bright green color.
K837 - Pyrite on Tetrahedrite $ 175 Casapalca Mine, Huarochiri Province, Lima, Peru thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm ![Pyrite on Tetrahedrite from Casapalca Mine, Huarochiri Province, Lima, Peru [db_pics/pics/K837a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K837a.jpg)
![Pyrite on Tetrahedrite from Casapalca Mine, Huarochiri Province, Lima, Peru [db_pics/pics/K837b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K837b.jpg)
![Pyrite on Tetrahedrite from Casapalca Mine, Huarochiri Province, Lima, Peru [db_pics/pics/K837c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K837c.jpg)
![Pyrite on Tetrahedrite from Casapalca Mine, Huarochiri Province, Lima, Peru [db_pics/pics/K837d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K837d.jpg)
Cluster of Tetrahedrite crystals with coatings of Pyrite on select faces. Crystals reach 1.8cm on edge.
K831 - Grossular $ 40 Los Gavilanes, Tecate, Baja Norte, Mexico thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm ![Grossular from Los Gavilanes, Tecate, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K831a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K831a.jpg)
![Grossular from Los Gavilanes, Tecate, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K831b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K831b.jpg)
![Grossular from Los Gavilanes, Tecate, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K831c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K831c.jpg)
![Grossular from Los Gavilanes, Tecate, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K831d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K831d.jpg)
Pink Grossular garnets on matrix from northern Baja California.
K956 - Fergusonite $ 250 Ishikawa, Japan thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.5 x 0.6 cm ![Fergusonite from Ishikawa, Japan [db_pics/pics/K956a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K956a.jpg)
![Fergusonite from Ishikawa, Japan [db_pics/pics/K956b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K956b.jpg)
![Fergusonite from Ishikawa, Japan [db_pics/pics/K956c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K956c.jpg)
Well formed single crystal of Fergusonite, a rare Yttrium nobium oxide species. Single crystal complete all around and sharp for the species - a hard to find species in good crystals. A rare addtion to a thumbnail suite or Japanese collection.
K939 - Apophyllite $ 350 Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![Apophyllite from Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/K939a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K939a.jpg)
![Apophyllite from Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/K939b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K939b.jpg)
![Apophyllite from Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/K939c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K939c.jpg)
![Apophyllite from Rahuri, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/K939.mp4]](db_pics/pics/m/K939.jpg)
Colorless Apophyllite that has overgrown another tan colored Zeolite to create a 'disco ball' formation. I remeber these were available once about 5-6 years ago and I've not seen them since, this one released recently from a private collection. Sparkly and undamaged.
K943 - Galena $ 200 Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 4 cm ![Galena from Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/K943a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K943a.jpg)
![Galena from Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/K943b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K943b.jpg)
![Galena from Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/K943c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K943c.jpg)
![Galena from Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/K943d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K943d.jpg)
![Galena from Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/K943e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K943e.jpg)
![Galena from Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/K943f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K943f.jpg)
Single, somewhat rectangular crystal of Galena sitting upright on a small amount of matrix. Complete all around and more aesthetic than most.
K527 - Spessartine $ 650 Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 3 cm ![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K527a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K527a.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K527b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K527b.jpg)
![Spessartine from Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K527c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K527c.jpg)
Complete 'citrus' orange Spessartine crystal from old finds in Tanzania. These were mostly found as partial or damaged crystals with perfect complete crystals such as this much less common. Equant form with very minimal edge wear, otherwise no damage. There are a few small areas of black Braunite inclusions, otherwise it's nothing but gemmy orange. These were often cut up into spectacular gemstones, and this one could cut a number of small gems.
K909 - Apatite with Chalcopyrite $ 125 Zacatecas, Mexico miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm ![Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K909a.jpg)
![Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K909b.jpg)
![Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K909c.jpg)
![Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K909d.jpg)
![Apatite with Chalcopyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K909e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K909e.jpg)
Two colorless Apatite crystals to 7mm associated with numerous Chalcopyrite crystals. Old specimen I've had for about 40 years.
K944 - Mimetite $ 400 Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia miniature - 3.3 x 1.8 x 1.4 cm ![Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K944a.jpg)
![Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K944b.jpg)
![Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K944c.jpg)
![Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K944d.jpg)
![Mimetite from Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/K944e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K944e.jpg)
Floater specimen of Mimetite crystals attached to the sides of a small shard of Limonite matrix. The Mimetite crystals are chunky and reach 8mm in diameter.
K921 - Prehnite $ 350 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.5 x 3.3 x 3 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K921a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K921a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K921b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K921b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K921c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K921c.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K921d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K921d.jpg)
Formation of large, tooth-like Prehnite crystals over a small amount of Graphite. Beautiful rosette-like formation that is complete all around. Slight chipping to some crystals but in good condition overall with good color and translucency.
K936 - Quartz var. Polyhedral Agate $ 900 Paraiba, Brazil cabinet - 13 x 8 x 9 cm ![Quartz var. Polyhedral Agate from Paraiba, Brazil [db_pics/pics/K936a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K936a.jpg)
![Quartz var. Polyhedral Agate from Paraiba, Brazil [db_pics/pics/K936b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K936b.jpg)
![Quartz var. Polyhedral Agate from Paraiba, Brazil [db_pics/pics/K936c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K936c.jpg)
![Quartz var. Polyhedral Agate from Paraiba, Brazil [db_pics/pics/K936d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K936d.jpg)
![Quartz var. Polyhedral Agate from Paraiba, Brazil [db_pics/pics/K936e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K936e.jpg)
Rare polyhedral Agate from Brazil, famous for the their angular geometric shapes rather than the more typical agate form of rounded nodules. How these formed is still debated but the general consensus is that they are the result of agate forming in the space between preexisting crystals of other minerals such as gypsum, barite, or anhydrite. These were found in the 1970s and the locality that used to produce them is now under water due to the construction of a dam. This is a good large example in excellent condition.
K134 - Copper $ 350 Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA miniature - 4.8 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm ![Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k134a.jpg)
![Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k134b.jpg)
![Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k134c.jpg)
![Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k134d.jpg)
![Copper from Cliff Mine, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/k134e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/k134e.jpg)
Well crystallized Copper specimen with a good patina. Comes with an old Mike Bermann label.
AB101 - Aquamarine $ 480 Centervill, Boise Co., Idaho miniature - 4.1 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm ![Aquamarine from Centervill, Boise Co., Idaho [db_pics/pics/ab101a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab101a.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Centervill, Boise Co., Idaho [db_pics/pics/ab101b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab101b.jpg)
Well terminated and gemmy single Aqua from Idaho. There is a shall indentation from another crystal on part of the back surface, otherwise perfect. Collected by Geary Murdock in 1985.
AB102 - Aquamarine $ 420 Centervill, Boise Co., Idaho miniature - 3.7 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm ![Aquamarine from Centervill, Boise Co., Idaho [db_pics/pics/ab102a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab102a.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Centervill, Boise Co., Idaho [db_pics/pics/ab102b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab102b.jpg)
Well terminated and gemmy single Aqua from Idaho. Collected by Geary Murdock in 1985.
AB104 - Copper after Azurite $ 300 Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm ![Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/ab104a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab104a.jpg)
![Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/ab104b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab104b.jpg)
![Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/ab104c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/ab104c.jpg)
Cluster of Azurite that has been completely replaced by Copper. Dominant main crystal with smaller crystals atttached to the front center. Complete on both sides with well defined, sharp edges and undamaged. A remarkable and fantastic specimen.
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