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CT156 - Boleite on Anglesite $ 175 Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm ![Boleite on Anglesite from Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT156a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT156a.jpg)
![Boleite on Anglesite from Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT156b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT156b.jpg)
![Boleite on Anglesite from Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT156c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT156c.jpg)
Numerous small cubes of the rare mineral Boleite in two areas, perched on the tips of a cluster of white Anglesite crystals.
CT270 - Chrysocolla after Malachite after Azurite with Wulfenite $ 600 Whim Creek, Western Australia, Australia small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 4 cm ![Chrysocolla after Malachite after Azurite with Wulfenite from Whim Creek, Western Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/CT270a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT270a.jpg)
![Chrysocolla after Malachite after Azurite with Wulfenite from Whim Creek, Western Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/CT270b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT270b.jpg)
![Chrysocolla after Malachite after Azurite with Wulfenite from Whim Creek, Western Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/CT270c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT270c.jpg)
![Chrysocolla after Malachite after Azurite with Wulfenite from Whim Creek, Western Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/CT270d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT270d.jpg)
![Chrysocolla after Malachite after Azurite with Wulfenite from Whim Creek, Western Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/CT270f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT270f.jpg)
A 3.2cm crystal of the double psuedomorph of Chrysocolla that has replaced a crystal of Malachite after Azurite. Scattered crystals of orange Wulfenite are present on the matrix.
CT303 - Anglesite $ 275 Touissit, Morocco thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm ![Anglesite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/CT303a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT303a.jpg)
![Anglesite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/CT303b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT303b.jpg)
![Anglesite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/CT303d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT303d.jpg)
Well terminated, gemmy Anglesite crystal on Galena. Good yellow color.
CT312 - Goosecreekite $ 150 Nasik, Maharashtras State, India thumbnail - 3 x 2.2 x 1.7 cm ![Goosecreekite from Nasik, Maharashtras State, India [db_pics/pics/CT312a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT312a.jpg)
![Goosecreekite from Nasik, Maharashtras State, India [db_pics/pics/CT312b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT312b.jpg)
![Goosecreekite from Nasik, Maharashtras State, India [db_pics/pics/CT312c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT312c.jpg)
![Goosecreekite from Nasik, Maharashtras State, India [db_pics/pics/CT312d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT312d.jpg)
Undamaged thumbnail sized cluster of the rare Zeolite Goosecreekite. Goosecreekite is far more uncommon than other Indian zeolites, and these from Nasik are the world's best. A nice example with great crystals, in the thumbnail size range.
CT348 - Siegenite $ 275 Buick Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1 cm ![Siegenite from Buick Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/CT348a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT348a.jpg)
![Siegenite from Buick Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/CT348b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT348b.jpg)
![Siegenite from Buick Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/CT348c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT348c.jpg)
Crystals of Siegenite on a sulfide rich matrix that is crystallized on both sides. Siegenite is a cobalt nickel sulfide that is one of the rarer and most sought after minerals from Missouri's Viburnum Trend.
CT126 - Wulfenite $ 450 Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico small cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm ![Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT126a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT126a.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT126b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT126b.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT126c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT126c.jpg)
Orange Wulfenite crystals on a Calcite matrix coated by tiny Descloizite crystals. Main crystal is 1.7cm wide and perfect. A couple chips on some minor crystals, but most of them are perfect. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.
CT109 - Dioptase with Wulfenite $ 350 Mammoth Mine, Tiger, Arizona, USA miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mammoth Mine, Tiger, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT109a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT109a.jpg)
![Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mammoth Mine, Tiger, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT109b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT109b.jpg)
![Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mammoth Mine, Tiger, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT109c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT109c.jpg)
![Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mammoth Mine, Tiger, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT109d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT109d.jpg)
![Dioptase with Wulfenite from Mammoth Mine, Tiger, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT109f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT109f.jpg)
Vuggy matrix with excellent sprays of acicular Dioptase crystsals and bright orange Wulfenite crystals. Old specimen with good crystals on both sides.
CT133 - Cuprite $ 240 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 5 cm ![Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT133a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT133a.jpg)
![Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT133c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT133c.jpg)
Sharp crystals of Cuprite on a reddish matrix. There are also small crystals of other minerals present, including yellow Mimetite crystals. Ex. Chuck Trantham collecton.
CT202 - Enargite $ 125 Butte, Montana, USA thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm ![Enargite from Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT202a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT202a.jpg)
![Enargite from Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT202b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT202b.jpg)
![Enargite from Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT202c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT202c.jpg)
![Enargite from Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT202d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT202d.jpg)
Quality undamaged cluster of Enargite crystals. Crystals reach 1cm in size.
CT179 - Barite $ 130 Butte Co., South Dakota, USA thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm ![Barite from Butte Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT179a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT179a.jpg)
![Barite from Butte Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT179b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT179b.jpg)
![Barite from Butte Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT179c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT179c.jpg)
Gem quality 2.1cm tall Barite crystal on matrix. The crystal is pristine and undamaged, and similar in appearance to crystals from the Elk Creek deposit in the adjacent county.
CT106 - Senarmontite $ 200 Djebel Hammimat Mine, Ain Babouche District, Algeria miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![Senarmontite from Djebel Hammimat Mine, Ain Babouche District, Algeria [db_pics/pics/CT106a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT106a.jpg)
![Senarmontite from Djebel Hammimat Mine, Ain Babouche District, Algeria [db_pics/pics/CT106c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT106c.jpg)
![Senarmontite from Djebel Hammimat Mine, Ain Babouche District, Algeria [db_pics/pics/CT106d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT106d.jpg)
![Senarmontite from Djebel Hammimat Mine, Ain Babouche District, Algeria [db_pics/pics/CT106e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT106e.jpg)
Crystals of translucent grey octahedral Senarmontite on both sides of the specimen, with larger crystals to 6mm on the front and small drusy crystals on the back. Discovered in 1845, the Djebel Hammimat Mine is the type locality for sénarmontite, an antimony oxide dimorph of Valentinite. Ex. Chuck Trantham, Al McGuinness specimen.
CT394 - Cerussite, Mimetite, Tennantite, Smithsonite $ 200 Tsumeb, Namibia miniature - 3.4 x 2.2 x 2 cm ![Cerussite, Mimetite, Tennantite, Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT394a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT394a.jpg)
![Cerussite, Mimetite, Tennantite, Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT394b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT394b.jpg)
![Cerussite, Mimetite, Tennantite, Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT394c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT394c.jpg)
![Cerussite, Mimetite, Tennantite, Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT394d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT394d.jpg)
Glassy reticulated crystal of Cerussite on matrix. Also present are small Smithsonite crystals, and elongated, colorless crystals of Mimetite, and Tennantite.
CT385 - Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite with Mimetite $ 150 Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail - 3 x 2.3 x 2 cm ![Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite with Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT385a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT385a.jpg)
![Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite with Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT385b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT385b.jpg)
Well formed Tarnowitzite crystal, 1.5cm wide, on matrix with attached crystals of Mimetite.
CT390 - Dolomite on Tennantite $ 250 Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail - 2.2 x 2 x 1.7 cm ![Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT390a.jpg)
![Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT390b.jpg)
![Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT390c.jpg)
![Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT390d.jpg)
![Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT390e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT390e.jpg)
Floater cluster of Tennantite crystals composed of two larger crystals to 1.5cm on edge and a number of smaller crystals, with a crystal of White Dolomite attached. Crystallized all around with no point of contact, better than photos.
CT368 - Aquamarine $ 450 Gilgit, Pakistan small cabinet - 6.8 x 1.8 x 1.3 cm ![Aquamarine from Gilgit, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/CT368a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT368a.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Gilgit, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/CT368c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT368c.jpg)
![Aquamarine from Gilgit, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/CT368d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/CT368d.jpg)
Glassy, transparent blue Aquamarine crystals. Complete all around and undamaged. Ex. Clifford Krueger collection and comes with an old label and receipt from Gregory, Bottley & LLoyd (London) that shows this was originally purchased in 1983 for 100 pounds.
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