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Tucson 2018 February 11, 2018 · 11 specimens |
C202 - Elbaite sold
Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil
Miniature - 5.0 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm
Purple and blue Tourmaline crystal out of an old collection. This is classic old Virgem da Lapa material, probably from the 1960s. Gemmy from tip to bottom with a blue base that grades up to a purple top. Undamaged and weighs 8.4 grams.
C203 - Elbaite sold
Cruziero Mine, Minas Gerias, Brazil
Miniature - 5.0 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm
Green with pink termination Tourmaline crystal out of an old collection. These were sometimes called 'lipstick' Tourmalines. Gemmy from tip to bottom with a medium green body color and bright pink termination. Undamaged and weighs 6.8 grams.
C204 - Elbaite sold
Stewart Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA
Thumbnail - 2.1 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm
Hot pink Tourmaline crystal out of an old collection. This has the best pink coloration for Stewart Tourmaline and it is exceptionally transparent. Undamaged and weighs 1.7 grams.
C206 - Carrollite sold
Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo (DRC)
Thumbnail - 2 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm
Complete, shiny single crystal from the recent find. Complete all around and undamaged with some mica and indentations from mica on the bottom. There were many larger crystals available but not as many that were complete, relatively perfect crystals all around.
C207 - Fluorite with Galena sold
Frazers Hush Mine, Weardale, Durham, England
Small Cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm
Translucent lavender colored Fluorite cubes associated with Galena. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection, comes with old David & Matthew Barker label.
C208 - Topaz sold
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature - 4.5 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm
Golden colored 'Imperial\" Topaz crystal, complete and undamaged (there is etching on the termination faces, with more etching on one face). Weighs 17.7 grams.
C209 - Topaz sold
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Small Cabinet - 5.9 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm
Golden colored 'Imperial\" Topaz crystal, complete and undamaged except for one small edge chip. Weighs 21.3 grams.
C210 - Topaz sold
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature - 4.7 x 1.9 x 1.5 cm
Golden colored 'Imperial\" Topaz crystal. Complete all around and in good condition with slight edge chipping. Weighs 26.8 grams.
C211 - Topaz sold
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature - 4.2 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm
Golden colored 'Imperial\" Topaz crystal, complete and undamaged. Weighs 12.6 grams.
C214 - Chalcedony 'Grape Agate' sold
Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Small Cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 3 cm
Interconnected spheres of purple Chalcedony known as Grape Agate. For my taste, Grape Agates need to have 3 things: uniform deep purple color; sparkling luster; and be composed of nothing but spheres without contacts. This specimen hits all the criteria.
C215 - Pyrite with Calcite sold
Spruce #16 Claim, King Co., Washington, USA
Small Cabinet - 6 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm
Bright and lustrous 3.5cm Pyrite crystal nestled in white scalenohedral Calcite crystals, which are uncommon at Spruce Ridge. Uncommon beauty.