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Mixed Minerals May 2, 2017 · 9 specimens |
T520 - Shattuckite after Cuprite sold
Tantara Mine, Katanga, Congo
Small Cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 3 cm
Rare psuedomorph of royal blue Shattuckite that has replaced a number of Cuprite crystals. This of one of the rarer Tantara psuedomorphs, and one of only a very few I've ever seen. There are four larger crystals to 9mm in size, plus numerous small crystals. There are likely more small crystals hidden under the Chrysocolla, which can be easily air abraded away if desired. There are small amounts of Dioptase and Malachite in association. A true rarity!
T521 - Quartz on Schorl sold
Skardu, Pakistan
Miniature - 5 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm
Highly aesthetic specimen of double-terminated smokey Quartz crystals crowning a terminated Schorl crystal. Smokeys run up the backside also. Undamaged.
T522 - Quartz on Schorl sold
Skardu, Pakistan
Miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm
Highly aesthetic specimen of 2 double-terminated smokey Quartz crystals intergrown with 4 terminated Schorl crystals. The Schorl crystals have good luster. Undamaged.
T524 - Shattuckite, Malachite, Quartz sold
Kaokaveld, Namibia
Thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm
Thumbnail sized specimen of Malachite crystals with an attached semi-sphere of Shattuckite on one end and a Quartz crystal on the other. Undamaged.
T526 - Vesuvianite sold
Portola, Plumas Co., California, USA
Thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm
Vesuvianite matrix hosting 3 parallel growth Vesuvianite crystals. This is a newly mined piece (2016) from a well known California locality. The specimen is solid Vesuvianite with good lustrous crystals that are translucent on the edges. The best thumbnail of the find.
T528 - Vesuvianite on Diopside sold
Portola, Plumas Co., California, USA
Miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm
Cluster of 6 Vesuvianite crystals on a matrix of light green Diopside. This is a newly mined piece (2016) from a well known California locality. Good lustrous crystals that are translucent on the edges.
T529 - Spinel sold
Mahenge, Tanzania
Small Cabinet - 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm
Huge, nearly perfect pink Spinel from Mahenge. The best large crystal I've ever had, complete all around with 5 of the six corners coming to textbook points, while the sixth is somewhat stepped and intergrown with matrix. Nicely translucent on the edges, 5.5cm on edge. Mahenge pink spinels cut what are considered the finest pink spinel gemstones, and good crystals from this locality are uncommon because most cut or broken up for their cutting potential.
T530 - Topaz sold
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Thumbnail - 2.4 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm
Small but very gemmy single topaz. Complete all around and undamaged except for one small indentation or nick on a termination edge.
T534 - Zircon on Quartz sold
Mt. Malosa, Malawi
Small Cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 3 cm
Transparent Smokey Quartz crystals intergrown with Zircons. The Zircon crystals are good sized for the locality, reaching 3cm.