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J629 - Rhodochrosite $ 150 Uchuchaccua Mine, Oyon, Peru small cabinet - 7 x 4 x 4 cm ![Rhodochrosite from Uchuchaccua Mine, Oyon, Peru [db_pics/pics/j629a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/j629a.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite from Uchuchaccua Mine, Oyon, Peru [db_pics/pics/j629b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/j629b.jpg)
Red Rhodochrosite crystals lining a 4.5cm wide vug in dark matrix.
J544 - Enargite $ 165 Butte, Silverbow Co., Montana, USA small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm ![Enargite from Butte, Silverbow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/J544a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J544a.jpg)
![Enargite from Butte, Silverbow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/J544b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J544b.jpg)
![Enargite from Butte, Silverbow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/J544c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J544c.jpg)
Lustrous Enargite crystals cover the top surface of a Pyrite and Enargite matrix.
J564 - Enargite $ 265 Butte, Silverbow Co., Montana, USA small cabinet - 6 x 5.5 x 3 cm ![Enargite from Butte, Silverbow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/J564a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J564a.jpg)
![Enargite from Butte, Silverbow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/J564b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J564b.jpg)
![Enargite from Butte, Silverbow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/J564c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J564c.jpg)
Lustrous Enargite crystals cover the top surface of a Pyrite and Enargite matrix. Comes with two old labels that indicate it was formerly in the James Manchester collection (1871-1948).
J621 - Brucite $ 225 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan small cabinet - 7.5 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm ![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J621a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J621a.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J621b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J621b.jpg)
![Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J621c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J621c.jpg)
Large, solid radial mass of 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, thick and sturdy. Undamaged.
J541 - Quartz on Andradite $ 150 Stanley Butte, Arizona, USA miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm ![Quartz on Andradite from Stanley Butte, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/J541a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J541a.jpg)
![Quartz on Andradite from Stanley Butte, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/J541b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J541b.jpg)
![Quartz on Andradite from Stanley Butte, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/J541c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J541c.jpg)
Andradite crystals to 1cm partially coated by small Quartz crystals.
J526 - Wulfenite $ 300 Mezica Mines, Carinthia Region, Slovenia cabinet - 9.5 x 9 x 2.5 cm ![Wulfenite from Mezica Mines, Carinthia Region, Slovenia [db_pics/pics/J526a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J526a.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Mezica Mines, Carinthia Region, Slovenia [db_pics/pics/J526b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J526b.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Mezica Mines, Carinthia Region, Slovenia [db_pics/pics/J526c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J526c.jpg)
![Wulfenite from Mezica Mines, Carinthia Region, Slovenia [db_pics/pics/J526d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J526d.jpg)
Good coverage of yellow/orange dipyramidal Wulfenite crystals on a light colored matrix.
J527 - Vivianite $ 450 Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA cabinet - 10 x 5 x 2.5 cm ![Vivianite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/J527a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J527a.jpg)
![Vivianite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/J527b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J527b.jpg)
![Vivianite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/J527c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J527c.jpg)
![Vivianite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/J527d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J527d.jpg)
Translucent purple Vivianite crystals to 3cm on a white Quartz matrix. These are old USA classics found in the 1960s and only turn up as old collections get dispersed. To my knowledge they are the only purple Vivianites found anywhere.
J557 - Atacamite $ 175 Copiapo, Chile small cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 1 cm ![Atacamite from Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/J557a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J557a.jpg)
![Atacamite from Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/J557b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J557b.jpg)
![Atacamite from Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/J557c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J557c.jpg)
![Atacamite from Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/J557d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J557d.jpg)
Thin, flat matrix covered by radial sprays of lustrous green Atacamite. An excellent example for the occurrence.
J558 - Bournonite $ 175 Baia Sprie, Romania thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 2.8 cm ![Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J558a.jpg)
![Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J558b.jpg)
![Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J558c.jpg)
![Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J558d.jpg)
![Bournonite from Baia Sprie, Romania [db_pics/pics/J558e.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J558e.jpg)
Barrel-shaped Bournonite crystals to 6mm scattered on various sides of a mound-shaped sulfide matrix.
J550 - Stannite $ 180 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.8 cm ![Stannite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/J550a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J550a.jpg)
![Stannite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/J550b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J550b.jpg)
![Stannite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/J550c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J550c.jpg)
Lustrous metallic, bronze-colored crystals of Stannite. Yaogangxian Stannite is in my opinion the best in the world. This is a pristine cluster with mica atttached to the backside, with a point of contact at the base.
J514 - Rhodochrosite after bivalve $ 350 Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine miniature - 3.7 x 3.2 x 2.4 cm ![Rhodochrosite after bivalve from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/J514a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J514a.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite after bivalve from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/J514b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J514b.jpg)
![Rhodochrosite after bivalve from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/J514d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J514d.jpg)
A fossil bivalve shell that has been completely replaced by pink Rhodochrosite. The shell is wonderfully preserved with both sides present and in perfect condition. One end has been cut to reveal the pink Rhodochrosite inside.The old iron mine where these were found is long closed and these are no longer being found. An undamaged, very well preserved example.
J508 - Spinel $ 180 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.5 x 1 cm ![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J508a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J508a.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J508b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J508b.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J508c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J508c.jpg)
![Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J508d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J508d.jpg)
Two attached red Spinel crystals that contrast well agains the white matrix. These are transparent crystal, but with internal fracturing. Good color and luster and dispays perfectly from the front, with some contacting onthe backside.
J272 - Spessartine gemstone $ 190 Namibia (?) thumbnail - 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm ![Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J272a.jpg)
![Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J272b.jpg)
![Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J272c.jpg)
![Spessartine gemstone from Namibia (?) [db_pics/pics/J272d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J272d.jpg)
6mm round Spessartine gemstone weighing 1.65 carats. The old label from 2003 calls it 'Mandarin Garnet' and shows of price of $100. Great color!
J710 - Spessartine $ 70 Ageti, Oyo State, Nigeria thumbnail - 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm ![Spessartine from Ageti, Oyo State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J710a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J710a.jpg)
![Spessartine from Ageti, Oyo State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J710b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J710b.jpg)
![Spessartine from Ageti, Oyo State, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J710c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J710c.jpg)
2 gemmy single Spessartine crystals from recents finds in Nigeria, each with an attached crystal of mica. The crystals are complete and transparent with a well saturated red/orange color.
J639 - Tsavorite with Diopside $ 250 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.3 x 0.9 cm ![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639a.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639a.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639b.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639b.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639c.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639c.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639d.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639d.jpg)
![Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J639e.jpg]](/db_pics/pics/J639e.jpg)
Double-terminated glassy and gemmy Diopside crystal with attached Pyrite and Tsavorite crystals. There are aslo a few Graphite crystals present, with some perfect crystals included within the Diopside.
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