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K797 - Spinel $ 225 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm ![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K797a.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K797b.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K797c.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K797d.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K797e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K797e.jpg)
Pink Spinel from Mahenge is world famous for incredible faceted gemstones and much of what is found is used for gems. This is an uncommon, nearly complete octahedral crystal with just a small amount of chipping on one tip, otherwise undamaged and lustrous all around. Weighs 13.37 grams.
K800 - Spinel $ 275 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm ![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K800a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K800a.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K800b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K800b.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K800c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K800c.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K800d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K800d.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K800e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K800e.jpg)
Intergrown cluster of 4 red/pink Spinels. Spinel from Mahenge is world famous for incredible faceted gemstones and much of what is found is used for gems. This is good cluster of octahedral crystals with just a small amount of chipping. Largest crystal is 1.8cm.
K808 - Spinel $ 160 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2 x 1.9 x 1 cm ![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K808a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K808a.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K808b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K808b.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K808c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K808c.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K808d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K808d.jpg)
A 1.2cm pink Spinel on Calcite. The Spinel has great color and is translucent with transparent zones. Undamaged.
K820 - Spinel $ 140 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm ![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K820a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K820a.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K820b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K820b.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K820c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K820c.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K820d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K820d.jpg)
A 1.5cm pink Spinel with attached Calcite. The Spinel has great color and is translucent with transparent zones. Undamaged.
K796 - Pyrite $ 300 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 6 x 5.2 x 3.5 cm ![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K796aa.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K796aa.jpg)
![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K796ba.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K796ba.jpg)
![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K796ca.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K796ca.jpg)
![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K796da.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K796da.jpg)
Large, somewhat flat single Pyrite crystal with large, flat faces and incredible luster. The exotic crystal forms and high luster of Merelani Pyrite make it my favorite of any Pyrite found. This is a good example atop a small amount of Calcite and Graphite.
K793 - Pyrite $ 150 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm ![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K793aa.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K793aa.jpg)
![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K793ba.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K793ba.jpg)
![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K793ca.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K793ca.jpg)
![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K793da.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K793da.jpg)
![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K793ea.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K793ea.jpg)
Large, complex single Pyrite crystal with high luster. The exotic crystal forms and high luster of Merelani Pyrite make it my favorite of any Pyrite found. There are some natural surface indentations that were caused by growth of other crystals and it's contacted on the base, otherwise complete all around with just a few chips and great overall form and presentation.
K781 - Pyrite $ 150 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm ![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K781aa.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K781aa.jpg)
![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K781ba.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K781ba.jpg)
![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K781ca.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K781ca.jpg)
![Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K781ea.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K781ea.jpg)
Large, complex single Pyrite crystal with high luster. The exotic crystal forms and high luster of Merelani Pyrite make it my favorite of any Pyrite found. There are two smaller attached crystals and it's contacted on the base, otherwise complete all around with just a few chips and great overall form and presentation.
K774 - Tsavorite $ 750 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.6 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm ![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K774a.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K774b.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774ca.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K774ca.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K774da.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K774da.jpg)
Large single green Grossular var. Tsavorite with bevelled edges and high luster. Contacted at the bottom and all top faces undamaged.
K792 - Alabandite $ 400 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 6.9 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm ![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K792a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K792a.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K792b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K792b.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K792c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K792c.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K792da.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K792da.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K792ea.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K792ea.jpg)
Large single octahedral Alabandite crystal with a minor amount of attached Diopside and Graphite on the backside. Large flat crystal faces make this an unusually clean looking crystal. These are considered by many as the best of species and are certainly the largest ever found.
K791 - Alabandite with Tanzanite $ 290 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 6 x 5.5 x 4 cm ![Alabandite with Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K791a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K791a.jpg)
![Alabandite with Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K791b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K791b.jpg)
![Alabandite with Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K791c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K791c.jpg)
Large single octahedral Alabandite crystal with a 2cm Tanzanite crystal attached on the base. Good quality undamaged crystal with a nice, flat cube modification on the tip. These are considered by many as the best of species and are certainly the largest ever found.
K783 - Alabandite $ 220 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4 x 3.9 x 3.5 cm ![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K783aa.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K783aa.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K783ba.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K783ba.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K783ca.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K783ca.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K783da.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K783da.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K783ea.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K783ea.jpg)
Large single octahedral Alabandite crystal with attached Calcite, Diopside, and Graphite. Good quality undamaged crystal with a nice, flat cube modification on the tip. These are considered by many as the best of species and are certainly the largest ever found.
K787 - Alabandite $ 180 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 3 cm ![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K787aa.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K787aa.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K787ba.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K787ba.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K787ca.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K787ca.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K787da.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K787da.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K787ea.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K787ea.jpg)
Large single octahedral Alabandite crystal. Good quality undamaged crystal with a smooth crystal faces with about as good as luster as you get with these. These are considered by many as the best of species and are certainly the largest ever found.
K786 - Alabandite $ 220 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm ![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K786aa.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K786aa.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K786ba.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K786ba.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K786ca.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K786ca.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K786da.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K786da.jpg)
Large single octahedral Alabandite crystal with attached Calcite. Good quality undamaged crystal with a smooth crystal faces with about as good as luster as you get with these. These are considered by many as the best of species and are certainly the largest ever found.
K773 - Alabandite $ 200 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm ![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K773aa.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K773aa.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K773ba.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K773ba.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K773ca.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K773ca.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K773da.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K773da.jpg)
![Alabandite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K773ea.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K773ea.jpg)
Hard to find thumbnail-sized octahedral Alabandite crystal. Good quality, nearly undamaged with only one small nick. Nearly complete with some grooves, attached Calcite on some lower faces, has about as good as luster as you get with these. These are considered by many as the best of species and are certainly the largest ever found.
K771 - Diopside $ 130 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.7 x 0.4 cm ![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K771aa.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K771aa.jpg)
![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K771ca.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K771ca.jpg)
![Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K771da.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/K771da.jpg)
Sharp single Diopside crystal with excellent luster, transparency. Better than average color for such a transparent crystal, and undamaged, complete all around.
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