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J591 - Manganite $ 160 Caland Pit, Atikokan, Ontario, Canada small cabinet - 8.0 x 5.0 x 2.8 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Sharp and lustrous Manganite crystals on almost 100% Manganite matrix. This is an example of the best Manganite from this locality. The crystals are very lustrous with some reaching about 7mm wide and without damage.
J625 - Diaspore $ 280 Aydun, Mugula, Turkey small cabinet - 7.4 x 6.6 x 2.4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Large single Diaspore crystal with typical ragged/contacted ends. Good gem sections in areas. This crystal displays multiple signs of fracturing and rehealing (noted by lighter colored lateral lines) resulting in a naturally 'bent' crystal, the same phenomenon that is sometimes seen in tourmaline crystals.
J626 - Diaspore $ 250 Aydun, Mugula, Turkey small cabinet - 7.1 x 6.8 x 4.0 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Large partial V-twin crystal of Diaspore. It is unterminated or etched terminated, as most of these are, and is translucent with transparent zones. This is rare material from old stocks in Turkey. No more is being found as the deposit has been exhausted. Large Diaspore crystals such as this are uncommon.
J528 - Brucite (R) $ 600 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan cabinet - 13.8 x 7.8 x 4.0 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large, solid radial mass of yellow Brucite on matrix with a crystal group 10cm wide. There is a thin layer of Brucite over the matrix upon which the larger crystal group grew and unfortunately it broke off this thin layer during shipment from Pakistan and has been professionally reattached. Regardless, it is an exceptionally showy example from the find that has produced best of species. This is an uncommon example well crystallized all around, characteristic of open pocket growth and not growth in tight, contacted seams as are most. Translucent, thick and sturdy.
J622 - Brucite $ 240 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan small cabinet - 7.0 x 5.0 x 2.7 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Large, solid 'pinwheel' radial mass of yellow Brucite on matrix. This is an uncommon example well crystallized all around, characteristic of open pocket growth and not growth in tight, contacted seams as are most. Translucent and thick with no damage.
J620 - Brucite $ 550 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan small cabinet - 7.2 x 6.5 x 3.9 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Large, solid radial mass of yellow Brucite on matrix. Superb, complete 'pinwheel' on matrix that displays wonderfully. This is an uncommon example well crystallized all around, characteristic of open pocket growth and not growth in tight, contacted seams as are most. Translucent, thick and sturdy. Undamaged.
J623 - Brucite $ 300 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan miniature - 4.0 x 3.9 x 1.8 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large, solid radial mass of yellow Brucite on a small speck of matrix. The specimen is solid Brucite well crystallized all around and undamaged. It's a 360 degree 'pinwheel' formation on a small amount of matrix. This example is nearly a floater because the matrix is partially covered by a thin layer of lighter colored Brucite. It is translucent, thick and sturdy, and undamaged.
J762 - Dioptase $ 1250 Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo small cabinet - 8.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Slightly cup-shaped formation of solid Diptase. One side shows nothing but bright, lustrous Dioptase crystals with occasional tiny yellow Wulfenites. The other side shows cup-shaped formations of Dioptase, Dioptase crytals, and about 30% coverage of a lighter green mineral with a form of small apple-green translucent globules. This one has both a flashy, showy display side and another side that's interesting under the loupe.
J763 - Dioptase Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo cabinet - 11 x 5 x 3.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bright and lustrous Dioptase crystals on a tan rock matrix. This specimen has interesting crystallization with both cup-shaped formations of solid Diptase and crystals with somewhat wheat-sheaf formations. There are also occasional tiny yellow Wulfenites present.
J765 - Dioptase $ 1250 Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo small cabinet - 8.5 x 7 x 3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Cup-shaped formation of solid Diptase. One side shows nothing but bright, lustrous Dioptase crystals. The other side shows a mixture of Dioptase crytals and a lighter green mineral with a form of small apple-green translucent globules. This one has both a flashy, showy display side and another side that's interesting under the loupe.
J766 - Dioptase $ 450 Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 2.3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Dense coverage of Dioptase crystals over a rock matrix. There is an unusual dome-shaped structure in one area, 2.2cm wide, of solid Dioptase crystals There are 3 generations of Dioptase crystals comprising the dome-shaped structure.
J768 - Dioptase with Wulfenite $ 600 Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Congo small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bright and lustrous Dioptase crystals on a tan rock matrix. This specimen has interesting crystallization with somewhat wheat-sheaf formations of Dioptase intermixed with small yellow Wulfenite crystals. Saw cut on base.
J894 - Quartz with inclusions $ 250 Madan, Bulgaria miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 2 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This is an interesting Quartz specimen I found in a parcel of Galena, Pyrite, Sphalerite and other Bulgarian minerals. It's a complete and undamaged cluster of parallel grown, double-terminated Quartz crystals with a variety of different included and attached minerals including Galena, Chalcopyrite, and Realgar. Pristine and perfect, a gem of a specimen.
J781 - Stilbite on Kunzite $ 150 Nuristan, Afghanistan miniature - 4 x 2 x 1.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Gemmy, well terminated Kunzite crystal with attached Stilbite crystals on one side. Stilbite, a zeolite mineral, is not commonly found in granitic pegmatites. With this specimen you have both a rarity and and beautiful display piece.
J895 - Quartz scepter with Hematite $ 380 Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia miniature - 4.5 x 2 x 2.0 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Quartz scepter from a 2017 find, and one of the best I saw. The scepter head has both smokey and amethyst coloration and the stalk is pink due to Hematite inclusions. Complete all around. Withthe exception of two tiny crystals sticking into the side, the specimen is entirely undamaged. The combination of the colors and form make for a great specimen.
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