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M650 - Diaspore $ 650 (=~ CAN$ 835) Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey thumbnail - 3 x 2.6 x 0.7 cm ![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/m650a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/m650a.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/m650b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/m650b.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/m650c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/m650c.jpg)
![Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/m650d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/m650d.jpg)
V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Milas, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on one 'arm' (chipping on the other termination), and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight. This is a good sized crystal for the find!
M601 - Shattuckite in Quartz $ 240 (=~ CAN$ 308) Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico small cabinet - 6.8 x 5 x 2 cm ![Shattuckite in Quartz from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M601a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M601a.jpg)
![Shattuckite in Quartz from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M601b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M601b.jpg)
![Shattuckite in Quartz from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M601c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M601c.jpg)
![Shattuckite in Quartz from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M601d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M601d.jpg)
![Shattuckite in Quartz from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M601e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M601e.jpg)
![Shattuckite in Quartz from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M601f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M601f.jpg)
Bright blue Shattuckite under drusy Quartz from recent finds at Milpillas. There are a few small hemispheres of Shattuckite on top of the Quartz too.
M602 - Quartz scepter (with bubble) $ 275 (=~ CAN$ 353) Southern Zambia Province, Zambia small cabinet - 6 x 2.8 x 2 cm ![Quartz scepter (with bubble) from Southern Zambia Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/M602a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M602a.jpg)
![Quartz scepter (with bubble) from Southern Zambia Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/M602b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M602b.jpg)
![Quartz scepter (with bubble) from Southern Zambia Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/M602c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M602c.jpg)
![Quartz scepter (with bubble) from Southern Zambia Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/M602d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M602d.jpg)
![Quartz scepter (with bubble) from Southern Zambia Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/M602e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M602e.jpg)
Quartz scepter from recent finds in Zambia. The scepter head has both Amethyst and smokey coloration and also contains a 3-4mm bubble that travels over 1.2cm inside. Undamaged with a rehealed base.
M585 - Wulfenite on Arsenian Vanadinite var. Endlichite $ 250 (=~ CAN$ 321) Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico miniature - 3.2 x 3 x 2.5 cm ![Wulfenite on Arsenian Vanadinite var. Endlichite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M585a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M585a.jpg)
![Wulfenite on Arsenian Vanadinite var. Endlichite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M585b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M585b.jpg)
![Wulfenite on Arsenian Vanadinite var. Endlichite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M585c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M585c.jpg)
![Wulfenite on Arsenian Vanadinite var. Endlichite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M585d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M585d.jpg)
Floater cluster of Arsenian Vanadinite var. Endlichite with attached orange crystals of Wulfenite. This is the only Enlichite I've ever owned, or can recall seeing, that had the associated Wulfenite crystals. Good curving, lustrous Endlichite crystals on all sides, even the bottom.
M605 - Tremolite in Quartz $ 225 (=~ CAN$ 289) Japan miniature - 4.5 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm ![Tremolite in Quartz from Japan [db_pics/pics/M605a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M605a.jpg)
![Tremolite in Quartz from Japan [db_pics/pics/M605b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M605b.jpg)
![Tremolite in Quartz from Japan [db_pics/pics/M605c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M605c.jpg)
![Tremolite in Quartz from Japan [db_pics/pics/M605d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M605d.jpg)
Polished Quartz included by green hair-like Tremolite along the backside.
M509 - Hematite $ 150 (=~ CAN$ 193) Rio Marina, Elba Island, Italy small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 5 cm ![Hematite from Rio Marina, Elba Island, Italy [db_pics/pics/M509a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M509a.jpg)
![Hematite from Rio Marina, Elba Island, Italy [db_pics/pics/M509c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M509c.jpg)
![Hematite from Rio Marina, Elba Island, Italy [db_pics/pics/M509d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M509d.jpg)
![Hematite from Rio Marina, Elba Island, Italy [db_pics/pics/M509e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M509e.jpg)
![Hematite from Rio Marina, Elba Island, Italy [db_pics/pics/M509f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M509f.jpg)
![Hematite from Rio Marina, Elba Island, Italy [db_pics/pics/M509g.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M509g.jpg)
Specimen of vuggy Hematite with good lustrous crystals all over, primarily along the top surface and lining the vugs.
M421 - Copper with ? $ 240 (=~ CAN$ 308) Tsumeb, Namibia miniature - 4 x 3 x 1.5 cm ![Copper with ? from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M421a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M421a.jpg)
![Copper with ? from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M421b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M421b.jpg)
![Copper with ? from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M421c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M421c.jpg)
![Copper with ? from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M421d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M421d.jpg)
Branching, arborescent cluster of Copper crystals from Tsumeb. One side of the cluster is coated by tiny acicular 'fuzzy' brown/black crystals of an unknown species.
M502 - Aurichalcite, Plattnerite $ 150 (=~ CAN$ 193) Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm ![Aurichalcite, Plattnerite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M502a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M502a.jpg)
![Aurichalcite, Plattnerite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M502b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M502b.jpg)
![Aurichalcite, Plattnerite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M502c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M502c.jpg)
Vuggy Limonite matrix with blue/green Aurichalcite and black Plattnerite. Good crystals all over, front and back and filling vugs.
M630 - Enstatite $ 120 (=~ CAN$ 154) Kilosa, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm ![Enstatite from Kilosa, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M630a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M630a.jpg)
![Enstatite from Kilosa, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M630b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M630b.jpg)
![Enstatite from Kilosa, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M630c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M630c.jpg)
![Enstatite from Kilosa, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M630d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M630d.jpg)
Single crystal of transparent Enstatite. A partially etched and rehealed crystal with a good termination. Not perfect but gem quality Enstatite is rare.
M625 - Tanzanite with Diopside $ 500 (=~ CAN$ 642) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 2.5 cm ![Tanzanite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M625a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M625a.jpg)
![Tanzanite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M625b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M625b.jpg)
![Tanzanite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M625c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M625c.jpg)
![Tanzanite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M625d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M625d.jpg)
Uncommon and interesting Merelani specimen consisting of a 2.5cm terminated Tanzanite side-by-side with a 3cm Diopside, however the terminations are pointing in opposite directions. Never seen one like this before.
M626 - Tanzanite with Diopside $ 1500 (=~ CAN$ 1927) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 3 x 2.7 x 2.1 cm ![Tanzanite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M626a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M626a.jpg)
![Tanzanite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M626b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M626b.jpg)
![Tanzanite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M626c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M626c.jpg)
![Tanzanite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M626e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M626e.jpg)
Uncommon, aesthetic Merelani specimen consisting of two terminated Tanzanite crystals associated with Diopside. Stands upright on it's own and is complete all around. There is a small chip on the backside of the larger 3cm crystal, otherwise perfect and undamaged all around. Unheated and natural. Really stands out from the more commonly seen single crystals.
M536 - Galena with Calcite $ 225 (=~ CAN$ 289) Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, USA small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4.5 cm ![Galena with Calcite from Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/M536a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M536a.jpg)
![Galena with Calcite from Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/M536b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M536b.jpg)
![Galena with Calcite from Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/M536c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M536c.jpg)
![Galena with Calcite from Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/M536d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M536d.jpg)
![Galena with Calcite from Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/M536e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M536e.jpg)
Large single Galena cube, 6cm on the diagonal, with an attached 5.5cm golden Calcite crystal. Classic USA specimen with a clean, aesthetic look.
M634 - Tsavorite $ 350 (=~ CAN$ 450) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.4 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm ![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M634a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M634a.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M634b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M634b.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M634c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M634c.jpg)
Glassy single crystal with good color, high luster.
M352 - Tsavorite $ 300 (=~ CAN$ 386) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.9 cm ![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M352a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M352a.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M352b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M352b.jpg)
![Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M352c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M352c.jpg)
Large single Tsavorite crystal with attached Graphite. Though not highly gemmy, it's undamaged (some areas etched and rehealed) with impressive size and great color.
M353 - Tanzanite on Tsavorite $ 450 (=~ CAN$ 578) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.6 cm ![Tanzanite on Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M353a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M353a.jpg)
![Tanzanite on Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M353b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M353b.jpg)
![Tanzanite on Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M353c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M353c.jpg)
![Tanzanite on Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M353d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/M353d.jpg)
Large single Tsavorite crystal with attached Graphite and a 1.2cm intergrown, terminated Tanzanite crystal on the left side. It's glassy and gemmy with great color. It's undamaged with a valley in the fron face where Graphite interferred with the growth. There are also included crystals of graphite inside the Tsavorite. Unusual combination and impressive for the Tsavorite alone.
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