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Mixed Minerals December 12, 2010 · 11 specimens |
AF737 - Calcite included by Dioptase sold
Tsumeb, Namibia
Small Cabinet - 9 x 8.5 x 6 cm
Mound-shaped cluster of clear Calcite crystals included by tiny Dioptase. The Dioptase inclusion is restricted to a thin zone or phantom inside calcites on one side of the specimen. The Dioptase occurs primarily as a green coloration in the Calcite, however with a loupe, tiny crystals can be seen.
AF739 - Azurite with Malachite sold
Bou Bekker Mine. Oujda-Angad Province, Morocco
Small Cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 3 cm
Deep blue Azurite crystals display nicely against velvety Malachite. From recent finds.
AF740 - Erythrite sold
Agoudal Quarry, Bou Azzer, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco
Miniature - 3.3 x 3 x 2.8 cm
Usually found as tightly grouped clusters of crystals, this specimen with an isolated 2cm crystal set in Quartz really stands out from the crowd.
AF741 - Hemimorphite on Apatite pseudomorph after Tarbutite sold
Skorpion Mine, Rosh Pinah, Namibia
Miniature - 4.5 x 3.0 x 1.7 cm
Finely crystallized radial groups of this interesting psuedomorph. The Apatite crystals are beautiful enough alone, the sparkly Hemimorphite spinkled across the tips put it over the top.
A165 - Elbaite sold
Paprok, Kunar Province, Afghanistan
Miniature - 4.8 x 1.3 x 0.8 cm
Tri-colored Elbaite, highly gemmy with a bright pink termination. Undamaged, ex. Jerry Rosenthal collection.
A166 - Elbaite sold
Gilgit, Pakistan
Miniature - 4.5 x 1 x 0.8 cm
Uniquely colored sea-foam green Elbaite crystal. Originally purchased from Frank Melanson approximately 10 years ago, I have not seen this this color since.
NA410 - Elbaite sold
Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California
Thumbnail - 2.2 x 2 x 1.8 cm
Cluster of 4 crystals with fine pink color and a thin green zone at the termination. Undamaged and complete, the Tourmaline is also very gemmy.
NA412 - Benitoite sold
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California
Thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 0.8 cm
Deep blue Benitoite crystals on matrix. Largest is 1.1cm on edge. The crystals are undamaged and the one on the left is a triple termination. Very nice and valued at $200.
NA413 - Benitoite sold
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California
Thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm
Deep blue Benitoite crystals on matrix. Largest is 1.4cm and very thick, with a large gem section (which can been seen in the backlit photo).
NA414 - Benitoite sold
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California
Thumbnail - 2.4 x 2 x 1.5 cm
Four Benitoite crystals on matrix. The two top crystals stand up on edge perfectly across the top of the specimen. The main crystal is so gemmy you can see right through it to the matrix. Small but fine specimen.
SA834 - Elbaite sold
Sapo Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature - 4.5 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm
Deep red/pink Elbaite that grades up to a thin yellow zone followed by a bright blue cap.