Selected Specimens

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C559 - Covellite $ 2500
 Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
cabinet - 10 x 9.5 x 5 cm


Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/c559a.jpg] Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/c559b.jpg] Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/c559c.jpg] Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/c559d.jpg]

Irridescent blades of Covellite crystals on matrix with Quartz crystals. From the Don Boydston collection and comes with an old Burminco label.

C560 - Covellite $ 3800
 Annie Vein, Summitville, Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 7 x 6 cm


Covellite from Annie Vein, Summitville, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/c560a.jpg] Covellite from Annie Vein, Summitville, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/c560b.jpg] Covellite from Annie Vein, Summitville, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/c560c.jpg]

Irridescent blades of Covellite crystals in a few different areas on matrix. Ex. J.H. Marshall Jr. and Geary Murdock collections and comes with three old labels. One label indicates 'exceptionally well crystallized Covellite. One of the finest specimens I have ever seen from this locality'.

C564 - Fluorite with Quartz $ 1200
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 6.2 x 6 x 4 cm


Fluorite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/c564a.jpg] Fluorite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/c564b.jpg] Fluorite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/c564c.jpg] Fluorite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/c564d.jpg]

Color-zoned purple/blue Fluorite cube with 5 terminated Quartz crystals grown along the sides.Two small trivial nicks otherwise pristine. Wonderful transparency and aesthetics.

C566 - Quartz $ 475
 McEarl Mine, Garland Co., Arkansas, USA
cabinet - 10 x 4 x 4 cm


Quartz from McEarl Mine, Garland Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/c566a.jpg] Quartz from McEarl Mine, Garland Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/c566b.jpg] Quartz from McEarl Mine, Garland Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/c566c.jpg] Quartz from McEarl Mine, Garland Co., Arkansas, USA [db_pics/pics/c566d.jpg]

Water clear transparent Quartz crystals of the high quality this mine is famous for. Main crystal is pristine and undamaged without even the slightest internal veil or imperfection in the upper half. One small nick present on the small side crystal.

C567 - Calcite on Copper $ 175
 Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm


Calcite on Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c567a.jpg] Calcite on Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c567b.jpg] Calcite on Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c567c.jpg]

Small Calcite crystals atop crystalline Copper with good patina. Calcite and green Epidote on the backside.

C568 - Prehnite $ 300
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm


Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c568a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c568b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c568c.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c568d.jpg]

Cluster of translucent yellow Prehnite crystals on Graphite. Such yellow Prehnites have come from Merelani sporadically over the years, but never before in the quality that has been found in the last year. This specimen has big chunky crystals all over in a mound shaped formation. There is some chipping present, but mostly nothing but great crystals sticking out in various directions. A good one for the find.

C569 - Prehnite $ 150
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2 cm


Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c569a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c569b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c569c.jpg]

Cluster of translucent yellow Prehnite crystals. Such yellow Prehnites have come from Merelani sporadically over the years, but never before in the quality that has been found in the last year. This specimen has big chunky crystals all over, nothing but great crystals sticking out in various directions. A good one for the find.

C570 - Prehnite $ 300
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.8 cm


Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c570a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c570b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c570c.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c570d.jpg]

Cluster of translucent yellow Prehnite crystals on Graphite. Such yellow Prehnites have come from Merelani sporadically over the years, but never before in the quality that has been found in the last year. This specimen has big chunky crystals all over in a tall mound shaped formation. There is some chipping present, but mostly nothing but great crystals sticking out 360 degrees in all directions. A good one for the find.

C571 - Carrollite $ 300
 Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 3 cm


Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/c571a.jpg] Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/c571b.jpg]

Exquisite jewel of a Carrollite set perfectly in rhombic white Calcite. The octahedron is 1.1cm in size, highly lustrous, and undamaged.

C572 - Apatite $ 500
 Panasquiera, Portugal
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


Apatite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c572a.jpg] Apatite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c572b.jpg] Apatite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c572c.jpg] Apatite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c572d.jpg] Apatite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/c572e.jpg]

Large blue/green Apatite crystals on Quartz crystals with Siderite. The Apatite crystals are highly lustrous and reach 2cm in size. Undamaged.

C574 - Kunzite $ 200
 Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 9.2 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm


Kunzite from Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c574a.jpg] Kunzite from Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c574b.jpg] Kunzite from Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c574c.jpg]

Gemmy, etched Kunzite crystal with good medium pink color. One edge is cleaved, double terminated.

C575 - Helvite $ 950
 Clark Mine, Rincon district, San Diego Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


Helvite from Clark Mine, Rincon district, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c575a.jpg] Helvite from Clark Mine, Rincon district, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c575b.jpg] Helvite from Clark Mine, Rincon district, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c575c.jpg]

Pair of Helvite crystals on matrix from San Diego Co. There are 2 crystals, largest is 1cm on edge. These are rare for San Diego, or anywhere in California. Ex. Curtis Wilbur collection, and pictured on Mindat, photo number 638291.

C576 - Tourmaline, Kunzite, Lepidolite $ 300
 Kahuna Zone, Oceanview Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA
cabinet - 10 x 8.0 x 5 cm


Tourmaline, Kunzite, Lepidolite from Kahuna Zone, Oceanview Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c576a.jpg] Tourmaline, Kunzite, Lepidolite from Kahuna Zone, Oceanview Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c576b.jpg] Tourmaline, Kunzite, Lepidolite from Kahuna Zone, Oceanview Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c576c.jpg] Tourmaline, Kunzite, Lepidolite from Kahuna Zone, Oceanview Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c576d.jpg] Tourmaline, Kunzite, Lepidolite from Kahuna Zone, Oceanview Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c576e.jpg] Tourmaline, Kunzite, Lepidolite from Kahuna Zone, Oceanview Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c576f.jpg]

Very interesting specimen, and uncommon to have both Tourmaline and Kunzite together on matrix. There is red Tourmaline on both sides, including larger crystals and numerous small crystals. The Kunzite crystals is 2.7cm. Ex. Curtis Wilbur collection.

C577 - Tourmaline $ 350
 Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA
miniature - 4.6 x 3 x 2 cm


Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c577a.jpg] Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c577b.jpg] Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c577c.jpg]

Large single crystal, wide and flat, pink with a green cap. Some slight edge chipping but overall in great condition. Weighs 61 grams and appears to have some transparent cutting rough inside. Ex Garth Bricker collection.

C578 - Tourmaline $ 50
 Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA
miniature - 4 x 1.7 x 0.7 cm


Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c578a.jpg] Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c578b.jpg] Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c578c.jpg]

A pink Tourmaline crystal that was coated by a white mineral (Cookeite?) and later etched away, leaving only part of the Tourmaline crystal inside. Neat Himalaya oddity. Ex Curtis Wilber collection.


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