1042790) Vivianite with Siderite - Huanuni mine, Huanuni, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia Size: 7.0 x 3.4 x 2.5 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 1500 (=~ ¥ 148515) ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.
A beautiful deep green lustrous gemmy undamaged vivianite crystal measuring 7.0 x 1.8 x 0.8 cm in size, this with finger of matrix coated by tiny crystals of brown siderite. Complete all around 360 degrees. The base of the crystal is natural, slightly contacted, but showing termination faces and no damage. Very pretty small cabinet piece. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Previously in the F. John Barlow collection with label. Overall size: 7.0 x 3.4 x 2.5 cm. 1641467) Wendwilsonite - Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Souss-Massa-Draa Region, Morocco Size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 450 (=~ ¥ 44554)
Sparkling lustrous partly gemmy deep purplish-red crystals of wendwilsonite to 0.5 cm in size scattered thickly over a 6.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm matrix. In great condition as seen. The back of the matrix is sawn flat. Weighs 2.4 oz. Ref: The Mineralogical Record 38, 345-407. 1641852) Wendwilsonite - Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Souss-Massa-Draa Region, Morocco Size: 8.5 x 7.0 x 3.5 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 1200 (=~ ¥ 118812)
Superb magenta translucent lustrous crystals of wendwilsonite to 0.5 cm in size scattered richly throughout this large open vug in a 8.5 x 7.0 x 3.5 cm matrix. In great condition. A superb example for this species with good spaced and sharply formed crystals. Sits up nicely for display on a sawn base. Weighs 0.48 lbs. Ref: The Mineralogical Record 38, 345-407. 4601176) Wendwilsonite with Cobaltaustinite - Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Souss-Massa-Draa Region, Morocco Size: 6.5 x 6.5 x 6.0 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 750 (=~ ¥ 74257)
Lustrous deep purplish-red crystals of translucent wendwilsonite to 0.25 cm in size are rich on top of a 6.5 x 6.5 x 6.0 cm matrix. Small green botyroidal crystals of cobaltaustinite are present as well. In great condition damage-wise. Ref: The Mineralogical Record 38, 345-407. 1042972) Wulfenite - Erupcion Mine (Ahumada Mine), Los Lamentos Mts, Mun. de Ahumada, Chihuahua, Mexico Size: 7.8 x 5.5 x 2.3 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 2000 (=~ ¥ 198020) ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.
Lustrous blocky carmel colored crystals of wulfenite to 1.2 cm on edge are aesthetically scattered over a 7.8 x 5.5 x 2.3 cm matrix. Very light chipping is present on a few crystal edges but overall this is in very good condition damage-wise. Ref: The Mineralogical Record, 34(6),pp:5-31. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. 1201690) Wulfenite - Erupcion Mine (Ahumada Mine), Los Lamentos Mts, Mun. de Ahumada, Chihuahua, Mexico Size: 7.5 x 7.5 x 5.0 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 2000 (=~ ¥ 198020) ex. Norm Woods collection.
Lustrous glassy blocky carmel colored crystals of wulfenite to 1.8 cm on edge scattered nicely over a 7.5 x 7.5 x 5.0 cm matrix. The matrix is mostly covered by tiny brown vanadinite crystals. Micro-chipping is present, this confined to the edges of the piece and quite sparse. Overall in great condition. Ex Norm Woods collection. 1642288) Wulfenite - Mezica, Slovenia Size: 8.5 x 6.5 x 6.0 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 250 (=~ ¥ 24752)
A 8.5 x 6.5 x 6.0 cm near solid mass of carmel colored blocky wulfenite crystals to 1.0 cm in size. Shows all around and sits nicely by itself for display. Minor micro-chipping is present. Fine small cabinet example for the species/locality. Weighs 1.1 lbs. 1042990) Wulfenite - Red Cloud Mine, Silver District, Trigo Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA Size: 7.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 2000 (=~ ¥ 198020) ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.
Brilliant lustrous orange-red platy translucent crystals of wulfenite to 1.5 cm in size are scattered attractively over the top of a 7.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm matrix. In excellent condition. The base of the matrix has been shaped with a trim saw, the only real way to trim down these fragile but beautiful specimens. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. 1581146) Wulfenite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Size: 6.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 475 (=~ ¥ 47030)
Fine lustrous slightly translucent carmel colored crystals of wulfenite to 1.2 cm on edge scattered throughout this 6.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm matrix. In great condition overall. Weighs 2.7 oz. Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p. 4601918) Wulfenite with Mimetite - Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Mun. de Mapimi, Durango, Mexico Size: 8.0 x 6.5 x 3.0 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 225 (=~ ¥ 22277)
Neat and attractive spiky prismatic terminated crystals of wulfenite to 1.1 cm in length are scattered aesthetically over a 8.0 x 6.5 x 3.0 cm matrix with minor green botryoidal crystallized mimetite. The specimen is in excellent condition and very fine. Ref: The Mineralogical Record, 34(5), 1-91. 1161269) Zoisite var. Tanzanite - Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mts, Arusha Region, Tanzania Size: 8.0 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 8500 (=~ ¥ 841584)
Large loose terminated mostly gemmy gorgeous glassy luster blue tanzanite crystal with minor attached matrix. Micro-chipping is present across the termination as seen. Great color making for a beautiful gem crystal specimen! Size: 8.0 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm. Naturally crystallized all around 360 degrees as seen. 1121026) Zoisite var. Tanzanite - Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mts, Arusha Region, Tanzania Size: 8.0 x 3.1 x 1.8 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 12000 (=~ ¥ 1188119) ex. Wolfgang E. Henkel collection
A beautiful lustrous damage-free single terminated tanzanite crystal measuring 8.0 x 3.1 x 1.8 cm in size. The back is partly coated by what appears to be small brown siderite crystals. The crystal is translucent, with some areas of transparency. When back-lit the crystal shows the trichroism typical of the species. Completely crystallized all around. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 40: 348-408. Ex Wolfgang E. Henkel collection. 1020295) Zoisite var. Tanzanite - Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mts, Arusha Region, Tanzania Size: 9.0 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 75000 (=~ ¥ 7425743) ex. Dawn and Jim Minette
Good large tanzanite crystals are seldom seen available on the market. Good large groupings of tanzanite are even more rare. This is an excellent grouping of terminated deep purplish to blue glassy tanzanite crystals, the largest measuring 7.2 cm in length. Complete all around and very clean of damage. Some of the crystal areas are translucent, some show areas of transparency. Measures 9.0 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm in size overall. This is an outstanding large example for this gem species! Ex Dawn and Jim Minette collection WW295; this was one of their best specimens in my opinion. Ex Dawn & James Minette collection.
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