Large twinned Cinnabar crystals on white Dolomite crystals. There are 3 crystals here, one very large crystal 1.9cm, with a 1.3cm crystal attached to one side. Near the base is the the third crystal, 7mm in size. All are undamaged.

Cluster of slender Quartz crystals with a distinctive red/orange color.

Spray formation of golden Legrandite crystals. Good all around, rare.

Cluster of well formed Chalcocite crystals with an irridecent blue patina. Undamaged and complete all around. Beautiful thumbnail specimen from this long closed locality that has produced some of my favorite chalcocite specimens.

Superb lustrous metallic crystals of the rare mineral Stannite from Bolivia. Stannite is a rare sulfide of copper, iron, and tin. Zinc commonly occurs with the iron and trace germanium may be present. Slightly irridescent.

Superb lustrous metallic crystals of the rare mineral Stannite from Bolivia. Stannite is a rare sulfide of copper, iron, and tin. Zinc commonly occurs with the iron and trace germanium may be present. Slightly irridescent, well crystallized all around.

Cluster of dark red Pyrargyrite crystals. Main crystal is complete and 1.8cm wide.

Translucent green octahedrons of Fluorite on a Quartz crystal coated matrix. This is a floater well crystallized on all sides with no points of contact. In exceelent condition with damage to one crystal on the back and a small cleave on one crystal visible from the front, otherwise all are perfect, including the Quartz.

Cluster of bright green Tsavorite crystals. The specimen is composed of Tsavorites of the elongated/faden habit with a number groups all intergrown together. Crystallized all around.

Gemmy Tsavorite crystals with good color.

Gemmy green and purple Fluorite cubes with good surface luster. Beautiful transition of color with transparent green crystals showing light purple edges. Very good condition all around other than a couple of minor chips here and there.

Radiating needles of Franckeite crystals intergrown into a large, massive specimen. Franckeite is a rare sulfosalt consisting of lead, tin, iron, and antimony. An excellent example with fine radiating crystals.

A fine example of the rare sulfosalt species, Franckeite, with radiating spear-shaped crystals and what was formerly known as Potosiite (now discredited). Potosiite is the variety of Franckeite that is tin-poor in its chemistry with crystals more tabular in shape. A rare specimen.

A good sized matrix Vesuvianite specimen, one of the best color combination examples for this type. The matrix is purple mangan Vesuvianite covered by an outer layer of yellow/green Vesuvianite crystals. Largest single crystal in the group is just over 2cm in length. The mine is now closed.

Three Anatase crystals seen on white Albite and Quartz covered matrix. The largest single Anatase crystal is 9mm across. All three crystals are undamaged and translucent at the tips.

Well crystallized Prehnite from recent finds at the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Highly translucent with a greenish yellow color with large, chunky crystals. These recent Prehnites are the best ever found at the locality.

Gemmy bright yellow-green Prehnite in a spherical grouping with sharp ridges of crystals. A small amount of silver-gray Graphite can be seen on one side. There is also an inclusion of blue, incomplete Tanzanite crystals. The quality of the Prehnite is superb with big crystals extending out of the main group with good luster and very translucent. Only minor contact and cleaving in a few areas.

Well crystallized Prehnite from recent finds at the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Highly translucent with a greenish yellow color with a crystal habit of parallel bladed/tabular crystals which are a new style (at least to me) not seen until this year. These recent Prehnites are the best ever found at the locality.

Well crystallized Prehnite from recent finds at the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Highly translucent with a greenish yellow color. This one is an exceptional small miniature with very stout, thick crystls forming a 3cm wide radial grouping. No damage to the crystals. These recent Prehnites are the best ever found at the locality.

Gemmy bright yellow-green Prehnite cluster with sharp ridges of crystals. A small amount of silver-gray Graphite can be seen on the bottom. The quality of the Prehnite is superb with big crystals forming an excellent quality specimen with good luster and very translucent.

This specimen consists of almost 100% green Malachite coated dendritic Copper. It has an interesting sculptural form that still shows a number of Quartz matrix fragments that appear to be floating within the mass of copper.

Complete octahedral pink Spinel crystal with good rich color. No damage and only micro chipping.

Complete octahedral red Spinel crystal with good color. Damage to one corner. Rich gemmy areas within, especially the tip.

Complete octahedral red Spinel crystal with good color. Chipping on two corners. Rich gemmy areas within, especially the tip.