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M603 - Quartz scepter $ 150
 Southern Zambia Province, Zambia
small cabinet - 7 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Quartz scepter from Southern Zambia Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/M603a.jpg] Quartz scepter from Southern Zambia Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/M603b.jpg] Quartz scepter from Southern Zambia Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/M603c.jpg]

Quartz scepter from recent finds in Zambia. The scepter head has both Amethyst and smokey coloration. Undamaged and double-terminated.

M618 - Peridot $ 200
 Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar
thumbnail - 1.2 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm


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Peridot from Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/M618a.jpg] Peridot from Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/M618b.jpg] Peridot from Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/M618c.jpg] Peridot from Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/M618d.jpg]

Highly gemmy and lustrous, vivid green Peridot crystal. Mogok is known for the world's best Peridot, though they much less common than crystals from Pakistan. They are characterized by great transparency and fine green color, often with surface etching. Larger crystals (such as Bill Larson's that has been the back cover of Mineralogical Record many times), even only 4-5cm, can cost in the many tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, they are just that rare and desirable. Though small, this crystal is gem quality internally and has high surface luster.

M619 - Peridot $ 250
 Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar
thumbnail - 1.3 x 0.7 x 0.4 cm


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Peridot from Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/M619a.jpg] Peridot from Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/M619b.jpg] Peridot from Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/M619c.jpg]

Highly gemmy and lustrous, vivid green Peridot crystal. Mogok is known for the world's best Peridot, though they much less common than crystals from Pakistan. They are characterized by great transparency and fine green color, often with surface etching. Larger crystals (such as Bill Larson's that has been the back cover of Mineralogical Record many times), even only 4-5cm, can cost in the many tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, they are just that rare and desirable. Though small, this crystal is gem quality internally and has high surface luster.

M621 - Peridot $ 200
 Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar
thumbnail - 0.9 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm


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Peridot from Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/M621a.jpg] Peridot from Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/M621b.jpg] Peridot from Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/M621c.jpg]

Highly gemmy and lustrous, vivid green Peridot crystal. Mogok is known for the world's best Peridot, though they much less common than crystals from Pakistan. They are characterized by great transparency and fine green color, often with surface etching. Larger crystals (such as Bill Larson's that has been the back cover of Mineralogical Record many times), even only 4-5cm, can cost in the many tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, they are just that rare and desirable. Though small, this crystal is gem quality internally and has high surface luster.

M624 - Peridot $ 250
 Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar
thumbnail - 1.3 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm


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Peridot from Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/M624a.jpg] Peridot from Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/M624b.jpg] Peridot from Pyaung Gaung, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/M624c.jpg]

Highly gemmy and lustrous, vivid green Peridot crystal. Mogok is known for the world's best Peridot, though they much less common than crystals from Pakistan. They are characterized by great transparency and fine green color, often with surface etching. Larger crystals (such as Bill Larson's that has been the back cover of Mineralogical Record many times), even only 4-5cm, can cost in the many tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, they are just that rare and desirable. Though small, this crystal is gem quality internally and has high surface luster.

TR103 - Stibiotantalite on Tourmaline, Topaz $ 6000
 Shengus, Skardu, Pakistan
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Stibiotantalite on Tourmaline, Topaz from Shengus, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/tr103a.jpg] Stibiotantalite on Tourmaline, Topaz from Shengus, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/tr103b.jpg] Stibiotantalite on Tourmaline, Topaz from Shengus, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/tr103c.jpg] Stibiotantalite on Tourmaline, Topaz from Shengus, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/tr103d.jpg] Stibiotantalite on Tourmaline, Topaz from Shengus, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/tr103e.jpg]

Cluster of transparent green Tourmaline crystals, a 3.2cm Topaz crystal, Muscovite, and lots bright yellow Stibiotantalite. This is one of the richest Stibiotantalite specimens I've seen, which by itself would be special. But the association of the gemmy Tourmaline crystals and the Topaz makes this a real stunner. Undamaged. It has also not been professionally cleaned, which could further enhance it's beauty.

TR105 - Benitoite $ 4500
 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/tr105a.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/tr105b.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/tr105c.jpg]

Two deep blue Benitoite crystals on white Natrolite over a schist matrix. Stunning example with a large 2.8cm crystal and a smaller 1cm crystal in front. Undamaged and hard to find specimen.

M659 - Benitoite $ 1500
 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.8 cm


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Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M659a.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M659b.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M659c.jpg]

Deep blue Benitoite crystals to 1.8cm in size. Some have gem rough/transparent zones in their tips.

M674 - Argyrodite $ 450
 Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg, Saxony, Germany
miniature - 3.5 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm


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Argyrodite from Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M674a.jpg] Argyrodite from Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M674b.jpg] Argyrodite from Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M674c.jpg] Argyrodite from Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M674d.jpg]

Dark, slightly irridescent blue Argyrodite over Pyrite. Ex. Philadelphia Academy and William Vaux collections. Rare, historic Argyrodite specimen. Argyrodite is one the rarest of the silver species, a germanium containing silver sulfide.

M681 - Apatite on Quartz $ 600
 Panasquiera, Portugal
small cabinet - 9 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Apatite on Quartz from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/M681a.jpg] Apatite on Quartz from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/M681b.jpg] Apatite on Quartz from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/M681c.jpg] Apatite on Quartz from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/M681d.jpg]

Cluster of 3 glassy blue Apatite crystals on a partial Quartz crystal.

M699 - Malachite $ 450
 Katanga, Congo (DRC)
cabinet - 12.5 x 8 x 7 cm


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Malachite from Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/M699a.jpg] Malachite from Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/M699b.jpg] Malachite from Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/M699c.jpg] Malachite from Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/M699d.jpg] Malachite from Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/M699e.jpg] Malachite from Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/M699f.jpg] Malachite from Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/M699g.jpg]

Group of 3 intergrown Malachite stalactites. Great form and a very interesting, appealing piece. Everyone I've showed it to says it reminds them of something different.

M675 - Pyrite on/in Calcite $ 275
 St. Andreasberg, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 3 cm


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Pyrite on/in Calcite from St. Andreasberg, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M675a.jpg] Pyrite on/in Calcite from St. Andreasberg, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M675d.jpg] Pyrite on/in Calcite from St. Andreasberg, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M675e.jpg] Pyrite on/in Calcite from St. Andreasberg, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M675f.jpg]

White Calcite crystals with small Pyrite crystals grown in and on the tips of each Calcite. Clean and undamaged. Ex. Joachim Hennrich collection.

K452 - Prehnite $ 375
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
small cabinet - 5.3 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K452a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K452b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K452c.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K452d.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K452e.jpg]

Superb bladed crystal group of Prehnite, yellow with a hint of the blue/green color characteristic of the 2019 finds. The front area showed blades of crystals surrounding an inner spherical group of Prehnite and the back shows parallel rows of bladed crystals.

M679 - Aquamarine, Schorl on Feldspar $ 240
 Erongo Mtns., Namibia
miniature - 4.2 x 3 x 2.3 cm


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Aquamarine, Schorl on Feldspar from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/M679a.jpg] Aquamarine, Schorl on Feldspar from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/M679b.jpg] Aquamarine, Schorl on Feldspar from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/M679c.jpg] Aquamarine, Schorl on Feldspar from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/M679d.jpg]

Glassy, double-terminated blue Aquamarine crystal and black Schorl on twinned white Feldspar. The Aqua crystal is 3cm and undamaged. Another Aqua is attached to the back.

M548 - Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite $ 300
 Mid Continent Mine, Treece, Kansas, USA
cabinet - 11.5 x 9 x 5 cm


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Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Mid Continent Mine, Treece, Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/M548a.jpg] Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Mid Continent Mine, Treece, Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/M548b.jpg] Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Mid Continent Mine, Treece, Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/M548c.jpg] Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Mid Continent Mine, Treece, Kansas, USA [db_pics/pics/M548d.jpg]

Large specimen of solid Sphalerite coated by Chalcopyrite with attached crystals of Chalcopyrite. The entire front is colored golden by the Chalcopyrite and at first glance it's hard to tell where the sphalerite stops and the Chalcopyrite crystals start - it looks like solid Chalcopyrite crystals from the front.
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