Selected Specimens

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ST360 - Tourmaline $ 1800
St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST360a.jpg] Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST360b.jpg] Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST360c.jpg] Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST360d.jpg] Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST360.mp4]

Large, dark green single Tourmaline crystal from recent production at this famous mine in Zimbabwe. Tourmaline has been very rare from this mine historically, which has primarily targeted blue Topaz. Most Tourmaline found here occur as small pencil-like crystals and this fat, somewhat tabular crystal in an anomaly. Though dark, it is transparent facet grade throughout with a more greenish brown at the upper third and a bright pure green in the lower two thirds. There is a bit of edge chipping along the sides, it's complete all around, and has a perfect termination. Weighs a hefty 153 grams.


ST359 - Zircon $ 900
Rweko, Nkasi District, Rukwa Region, Tanzania
miniature - 4.5 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Zircon from Rweko, Nkasi District, Rukwa Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST359a.jpg] Zircon from Rweko, Nkasi District, Rukwa Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST359b.jpg] Zircon from Rweko, Nkasi District, Rukwa Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST359c.jpg] Zircon from Rweko, Nkasi District, Rukwa Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST359d.jpg] Zircon from Rweko, Nkasi District, Rukwa Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST359.mp4]

Large, deep red complete Zircon crystal from Tanzania, much larger than typical for this locality. It has a steep pyramidal termination and is nicely transparent when backlit.


ST381 - Azurite $ 600
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 3.2 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST381a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST381b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST381c.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST381d.jpg]

A 2.8cm double-terminated Azurite crystal sits perfectly for display atop a small amount of matrix. Complete and undamaged with glassy faces all around and a few smaller crystal scattered around the base. Excellent miniature.


M887 - Ilvaite $ 200
Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm


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Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M887a.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M887b.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M887c.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M887d.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M887e.jpg]

Large, thick glossy black Ilvaite crystal, complete all around and undamaged. These new Huanggang Ilvaites are superb and easily some of the world's best for species.


LL660 - Clinoclase on Cornubite $ 180 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 90
Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Clinoclase on Cornubite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL660a.jpg] Clinoclase on Cornubite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL660b.jpg] Clinoclase on Cornubite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL660c.jpg]

Deep blue crystals of Clinoclase over green Cornubite from the now defunct Majuba Hill Mine. Both the front and back and 1 side have great crystals.


ST372 - Kolwezite/Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite $ 250
Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
cabinet - 11 x 6 x 2 cm


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Kolwezite/Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST372a.jpg] Kolwezite/Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST372b.jpg] Kolwezite/Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST372c.jpg] Kolwezite/Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST372d.jpg]

Dark green crystal groups of Malachite or Kolwezite atop deep red Cobaltoan Calcite (or possibly Cobaltoan Dolomite) creating a stunning mixture of colors and forms. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful, colorful display piece. Sawcut on back.


ST186 - Kolwezite after Cuprite on Cobaltian Calcite $ 480
Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
small cabinet - 8.5 x 7 x 5 cm


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Kolwezite after Cuprite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST186a.jpg] Kolwezite after Cuprite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST186c.jpg]

Angular yellowish green crystals of Kolwezite pseudomorphs after Cuprite on velvety, botryoidal pink Cobaltoan Calcite. A beautiful and colorful combination specimen.


ST370 - Kolwezite after Cuprite on Cobaltian Calcite $ 350 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 175
Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 2 cm


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Kolwezite after Cuprite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST370a.jpg] Kolwezite after Cuprite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST370b.jpg] Kolwezite after Cuprite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST370c.jpg]

Angular deep green crystals of Kolwezite pseudomorphs after Cuprite on crystals of reddish pink Cobaltoan Calcite. A beautiful and colorful combination specimen. Sawcut on back.


ST199 - Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite $ 300
Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
cabinet - 10 x 10 x 3 cm


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Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST199a.jpg] Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST199b.jpg] Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST199c.jpg] Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST199d.jpg] Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST199e.jpg]

Dark olive green botryoidal Kolwezite atop rhombs of pink Cobaltoan Calcite (or possibly Cobaltoan Dolomite) creating a stunning mixture of colors and forms. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful large display piece and combination specimen of two desireable species together. Sawcut on back.


ST374 - Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite $ 200
Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
small cabinet - 8.7 x 3.7 x 2 cm


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Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST374a.jpg] Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST374b.jpg] Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST374c.jpg] Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST374d.jpg]

Dark olive green to yellowish green Kolwezite atop vivid pink Cobaltoan Calcite. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful large display piece and combination specimen of two desireable species together. Sawcut on back.


ST379 - Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite $ 150
Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
small cabinet - 8 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm


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Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST379a.jpg] Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST379b.jpg] Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST379c.jpg]

Groups of bladed Malachite crystals atop vivid pink Cobaltoan Calcite. Bright and colorful combination specimen. Sawcut on back.


ST403 - Lepidolite, Albite on Orthoclase $ 150
Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 3 cm


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Lepidolite, Albite on Orthoclase from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST403a.jpg] Lepidolite, Albite on Orthoclase from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST403b.jpg] Lepidolite, Albite on Orthoclase from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST403c.jpg] Lepidolite, Albite on Orthoclase from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST403d.jpg]

Purple Lepidolite and white Albite atop a lighlty etched Orthoclase crystal. These Orthoclase with Lepidolite are instantly recognizable classics from the mine and a nice addition to round out a Himalaya Mine suite.


ST401 - Diopside $ 500
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4.9 x 4 x 2 cm


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Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST401a.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST401b.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST401c.jpg]

Cluster of large, gemmy Diopsde crystals from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. The main crystal is 4.4cm and double-terminated.


ST406 - Apatite $ 240
Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Apatite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST406a.jpg] Apatite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST406b.jpg] Apatite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST406c.jpg] Apatite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST406d.jpg]

Gem quality yellow Apatite crystal in matrix from the well know Cerro de Mercado locality. Clean specimn that displays well. Uncommon on matrix and of this quality.


ST402 - Dioptase on/in Quartz $ 450 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 225
Reneville, Dem. Rep. of Congo
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.7 x 1.5 cm


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Dioptase on/in Quartz from Reneville, Dem. Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/ST402a.jpg] Dioptase on/in Quartz from Reneville, Dem. Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/ST402b.jpg] Dioptase on/in Quartz from Reneville, Dem. Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/ST402c.jpg]

Cluster of clear Quartz crystals with Dioptase. The main Dioptase is 1.3cm long, double-terminated, with both ends extending out opposite sides of the Quartz cluster. Old, rare specimen. Dioptase, when included in Quartz crystals, make rare and valuable specimens.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144
145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156
157 158 159 160

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