Cobaltian Calcite
	EP16K3: Group of lenticular crystals with an especially intense color and luster. The base of the specimen is sawn but it doesn’t diminish the esthetic value of the specimen. Mashamba West Mine, Shaba  Congo D.R. Specimen size: 6.7 × 5.2 × 2.6 cm = 2.6” × 2.0” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

	Malachite
TN66L1: Nice specimen with unusual fan-shaped growths formed by acicular Malachite crystals, with velvet aspect brilliance. From a Shaba locality not yet well known by mineral collectors. Mindigi, Shaba  Congo D.R. (2007) Specimen size: 9.5 × 5.9 × 4.7 cm = 3.7” × 2.3” × 1.9” Main crystal size: 1.8 × 0.1 cm = 0.7” × 0.0”

Malachite
Front Side	JJ86F4: A kidney-like, very esthetic, intensely colored form that has a brilliant but satiny surface. This one was shown in number 336 (January-February 2005) on the magazine ‘Minéraux et Fossiles’. We will send the purchaser a copy of the magazine. Kolwezi  Congo D.R. Specimen size: 7 × 5.6 × 9.3 cm = 2.8” × 2.2” × 3.7”

	Cornetite with Malachite
E16EDH5: Crystals are very bright and appear in radial groups. Some of these groups are deep uniform marine blue, some others have a clearer blue in zones near the center and are deeper on the edges. We call attention on the contrast with the deep green color of the Malachite base. Mine de l'Etoile, Shaba, Lubumbashi  Congo D.R. Specimen size: 8.9 × 6.3 × 3 cm = 3.5” × 2.5” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.5 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

Cuprite with Calcite
	TB17E6: These crystals of Cuprite have a very metallic luster, but are not that red. That said, the definition and form are, in my opinion, good, so overall it is a neat specimen. Mashamba West Mine, Shaba  Congo D.R. Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.6 × 3.3 cm = 2.2” × 1.8” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.6 cm = 0.4” × 0.2” Calcite extremely fluorescent long & short UV

	Dioptase
MC67I0: Color and luster are magnificent. The group is formed by a lot of crystals with very well defined faces and edges and absolutely free of damage. The specimen, really esthetic, is from a recent find at a classic mine. Tantara Mine, 20m↓, Kakounde, Likasi, Shaba  Congo D.R. (2006) Specimen size: 3.8 × 3.1 × 2.2 cm = 1.5” × 1.2” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1 cm = 0.5” × 0.4”

Dioptase with Shattuckite
	NR56P8: Botryoidal and spherical growths of small acicular crystals of Shattuckite with a single Dioptase crystal that has an excellent color and luster and very well defined faces and edges. Tantara Mine, Kakounde, Likasi, Shaba  Congo D.R. Specimen size: 6 × 4.9 × 3.2 cm = 2.4” × 1.9” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.5 cm = 0.3” × 0.2”

	Dioptase
TX16H7: The main crystal, rising on a surface of smaller crystals, can be considered as a giant. Its faces and edges are perfectly defined, bright and partially pseudomorphed by another (undetermined) copper mineral. The matrix is a very rich blue mineral described as Chrysocolla on the label but it must be Plancheite. Please note that although the original labels state that the locality is "near Gouloukoutou River", we have labeled it as Tantara because we believe that this is the right locality. The sample is with two old labels, of Burminco (George Burnham) and from D.E. Boydston collection. Tantara Mine, Kakounde, Likasi, Shaba  Congo D.R. Specimen size: 4.9 × 4 × 3.2 cm = 1.9” × 1.6” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 2.8 × 1.7 cm = 1.1” × 0.7”	Front Side

Malachite after Barite
Front Top	E59AH5: Growth of two generations of Barite crystals. The first in laminar crystals has been completely replaced by Malachite. The second one formed gray tabular crystals. Very original. Shangulowe Mine, Shangulowe  Congo D.R. (11/1997) Specimen size: 5 × 3.5 × 4.2 cm = 2.0” × 1.4” × 1.7”

	Barite with Malachite inclusions
KB92M3: Group of parallel greenish doubly terminated Barite crystals. This greenish tone is caused by Malachite inclusions. On a Limonite matrix. One of the best samples of this shape found in this locality. We consider this specimen among the best Barite with Malachite specimens worldwide. The specimen is from the James Catmur collection and we’ll send the label to the buyer. Shangulowe Mine, Shangulowe  Congo D.R. (11/1997) Specimen size: 8.4 × 7 × 4.5 cm = 3.3” × 2.8” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 5 × 1.5 cm = 2.0” × 0.6” Minor fluorescence short UV	Front Top

Celestine
Front Rear	MH27R8: Esthetic growth of two groups of elongated radiating prismatic crystals with very acute terminations. The crystals, bright and of uniform clear sky blue color, are on a small matrix. N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari  South Africa (2009) Specimen size: 8.5 × 8 × 4.5 cm = 3.3” × 3.1” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 4.5 × 0.9 cm = 1.8” × 0.4”

	Braunite with Calcite
TQ97N0: A novelty for Tucson 2009. Very well defined crystals of the best quality for the species. With an excellent luster, they are on a matrix of white crystals of Calcite. From a recent find (2008) at the new N’Chwanning III mine. N'Chwaning III Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari  South Africa (2008) Specimen size: 6.6 × 6 × 3.9 cm = 2.6” × 2.4” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.3 cm = 0.1” × 0.1”

Apophyllite-(KOH)
	MZ14D5: The N'Chwaning Mine is famous for its fine Rhodos but it also produces curious Apophyllite-(KOH) specimens which are totally different from the Indian ones or any others for that matter. This esthetic group perched on its matrix displays very well due the extremely aerial position of the crystals. N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari  South Africa (2001) Specimen size: 7 × 3.5 × 3 cm = 2.8” × 1.4” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 1 × 1 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

	Hausmannite
LR36F4: This specimen shows parallel growths on a single axis, so typical of the finds from N'Chwanning. The tetrahedral crystals are brilliant with very well defined faces and edges, and a brilliant surface. From the David Lucas collection, number 587 so we will give the buyer his label. N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari  South Africa Specimen size: 3.5 × 3.2 × 3.3 cm = 1.4” × 1.3” × 1.3” Calcite extremely fluorescent long & short UV

Kutnohorite
	EH37D2: Really nice form for this reasonably uncommon mineral and just how I like them: very aerial crystals well separated from the matrix. Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Kalahari  South Africa (1980) Specimen size: 5 × 4.7 × 3 cm = 2.0” × 1.9” × 1.2” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Octahedral Fluorite with Quartz
TG50N0: Group of very sharp octahedral crystals. They are transparent, bright, with inclusions, and have an excellent, very intense green color. Partially coated by white Quartz. From a recent find in Riemvasmaak in 2008. Riemvasmaak, Gordonia, Namaqualand, Northern Cape  South Africa (2008) Specimen size: 7 × 5.9 × 4.5 cm = 2.8” × 2.3” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 2.2 × 1.6 cm = 0.9” × 0.6” Fluorescent long & short UV	Front Side Top

Octahedral Fluorite with Quartz
	EC28Q7: Isolated and grouped octahedral crystals, transparent and with a very intense and uniform green color and partially coated by white Quartz. Riemvasmaak, Gordonia, Namaqualand, Northern Cape  South Africa (01/2010) Specimen size: 8.2 × 5.7 × 3.2 cm = 3.2” × 2.2” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1.5 cm = 0.7” × 0.6” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Octahedral Fluorite
EB68Q7: Group of transparent octahedral crystals with a very intense and uniform green color, some of them with centered inclusions. Riemvasmaak, Gordonia, Namaqualand, Northern Cape  South Africa (01/2010) Specimen size: 9.3 × 8.3 × 4.8 cm = 3.7” × 3.3” × 1.9” Main crystal size: 2.6 × 2.2 cm = 1.0” × 0.9” Fluorescent long & short UV

Fluorite
Front Side	TB89J1: Very aerial and esthetic specimen with an excellent crystallization in which appear, without predominance of one or another, the faces of the cube, slightly rough, and those of the octahedron, completely smooth. The green color is another feature of this original sample. Riemvasmaak, Gordonia, Namaqualand, Northern Cape  South Africa (2006) Specimen size: 6.3 × 6 × 4.2 cm = 2.5” × 2.4” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 3.5 × 3.5 cm = 1.4” × 1.4” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Sceptered smoky Quartz
TR17S0: A novelty at Tucson 2011. Parallel and sceptered growth with some doubly terminated crystals that are transparent, very bright in deep smoky shades and on a parallel group of very elongate crystals of white Quartz. Steinkopf, Namaqualand, Northern Cape  South Africa (08/2010) Specimen size: 6.3 × 1.6 × 1.5 cm = 2.5” × 0.6” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1.1 cm = 0.7” × 0.4”	Front Rear

Descloizite
	EK86V1: Aggregate of very flattened dipyramidal crystals of dark brown, almost black color, with a second generation of smaller reddish crystals. Berg Aukas, Grootfontein  Namibia (1970-1980) Specimen size: 5.4 × 4.8 × 3.3 cm = 2.1” × 1.9” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 2.2 × 1.5 cm = 0.9” × 0.6” Former collection of Uwe Niemeyer

	Descloizite
EE76D2: Thick, really thick, this crystal does not look anything like the other descloizites I have seen. I really like the bulk of it as well as its strange architecture. Berg Aukas, Grootfontein  Namibia Specimen size: 5.2 × 2.5 × 1.5 cm = 2.0” × 1.0” × 0.6”

Descloizite
	TR46G3: Such crystallization is very uncommon. Crystals are orthorhombic bipyramids of very well-shaped faces and edges, with a beautiful bright brown color. With a wide "pedigree" as its five labels show. We'll send these labels to the buyer of the specimen. Olifantsfontein Mine, Olifantsfontein, Grootfontein  Namibia Specimen size: 4 × 3.4 × 2.4 cm = 1.6” × 1.3” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.4 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

	Lepidolite with Clevelandite
TL96L5: Testaceous group of well defined prismatic Lepidolite crystals. Excellent terminations and nice mauve color. Associated with laminar Albite crystals and minor Fluorapatite (very fluorescent) in the matrix. Otjua, Karibib, Erongo  Namibia Specimen size: 13.3 × 9.4 × 5.6 cm = 5.2” × 3.7” × 2.2” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.4 cm = 0.2” × 0.2” Fluorapatite very fluorescent long & short UV

Phlogopite with Calcite
	TG12N2: A novelty of Tucson 2009. Flattened crystal of hexagonal profile on a matrix of pinkish Calcite. Very interesting is the fact that the crystals have some terminations. It has been analyzed and shown to be Phlogopite. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer of the sample. Arandis, Swakopmund, Erongo Region  Namibia (2008) Specimen size: 3.9 × 3.3 × 3.7 cm = 1.5” × 1.3” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 3.7 × 2.9 cm = 1.5” × 1.1” Calcite minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Phlogopite with Calcite
TA26N2: A novelty of Tucson 2009. Flattened crystal of hexagonal profile on a matrix of pinkish Calcite. Very interesting is the fact that the crystals have some terminations. It has been analyzed and shown to be Phlogopite. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer of the sample. Arandis, Swakopmund, Erongo Region  Namibia (2008) Specimen size: 8 × 7.1 × 3.5 cm = 3.1” × 2.8” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 6.6 × 5.5 cm = 2.6” × 2.2” Calcite minor fluorescence long & short UV	Front Rear

Shattuckite with Quartz
	TV26Q2: Globular groups of deep sky blue color filling a vug on a Quartz matrix. The mining has been abandoned so probably we must expect an increasing scarcity of this kind of sample in the mineral market. Kaokoveld Mine, Kaokoveld, Kunene  Namibia (2009) Specimen size: 5.9 × 4.7 × 2.4 cm = 2.3” × 1.9” × 0.9”

	Shattuckite with Cerussite and Malachite
MX76M5: “Nest” of botryoidal growths of Shattuckite of very deep blue color, on Quartz matrix, with small crystals of Malachite and Cerussite. Really beautiful! Otjikotu Mine, Kaokoveld, Kunene  Namibia (2007) Specimen size: 6.3 × 4.6 × 4.9 cm = 2.5” × 1.8” × 1.9”

Shattuckite
	TJ89L0: A novelty of Tucson 2008. This Shattuckite specimen comes from the recent works in the Otjikotu Mine, on Kaokoveld, that started recently to mine for collection specimens. Very esthetic botryoidal growth, with an intense and very uniform color. Otjikotu Mine, Kaokoveld, Kunene  Namibia (2007) Specimen size: 3.4 × 3 × 1.5 cm = 1.3” × 1.2” × 0.6”

	Shattuckite with Malachite and Quartz
TT14Q2: Deep blue botryoidal growths filling a vug on a crystallized Quartz matrix and Malachite. The mining has been abandoned so probably we must expect an increasing scarcity of this kind of sample in the mineral market. Kaokoveld Mine, Kaokoveld, Kunene  Namibia (2009) Specimen size: 8 × 6.9 × 4.8 cm = 3.1” × 2.7” × 1.9”

Shattuckite with Malachite and Quartz
	TQ27R9: Globular growths of Shattuckite with a very deep and uniform blue color. They are coated by microcrystals of clear Quartz and are with a bundle of acicular crystals of Malachite on a matrix of Quartz. Kaokoveld Mine, Kaokoveld, Kunene  Namibia (2009) Specimen size: 8.6 × 8.2 × 5.3 cm = 3.4” × 3.2” × 2.1”

	Malachite with Quartz
TG14V1: Radial group of very well developed crystals of primary Malachite. They are very bright and have perfect terminations, a very deep color and are on Quartz matrix. Kaokoveld Mine, Kaokoveld, Kunene  Namibia (2009) Specimen size: 7.8 × 6.5 × 5 cm = 3.1” × 2.6” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 1.3 × 0.7 cm = 0.5” × 0.3”

Fluorite with Calcite
	MV63R5: Group of cubic crystals with very well defined faces and edges. They are transparent, very bright and have spectacular changes of color, between the green and the deepest and intense blue-violet shades. Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District  Namibia (09-11/2009) Specimen size: 7.1 × 5.2 × 2.2 cm = 2.8” × 2.0” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1.4 cm = 0.7” × 0.6” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Fluorite with Calcite
MK96R5: Group of cubo-octahedral crystals with very well defined faces and edges. They are transparent, bright and have a very fine violet color zoning parallel to the edges and opaque white cubic zoning in the inner core of the deep green crystals. Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District  Namibia (09-11/2009) Specimen size: 10.5 × 8.3 × 5.9 cm = 4.1” × 3.3” × 2.3” Main crystal size: 2.8 × 2 cm = 1.1” × 0.8” Fluorescent long & short UV

Fluorite
	MR96R5: Group of cubic crystals with very well defined faces and edges. They are transparent, bright and have a very fine violet color zoning parallel to the edges of the intense green crystals. Some areas on the sample are partially coated by small white crystals of Calcite. Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District  Namibia (09-11/2009) Specimen size: 15.5 × 7.8 × 4.3 cm = 6.1” × 3.1” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.6 cm = 0.6” × 0.6” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Fluorite
TW27L1: Group of cubic and sharp Fluorite crystals, very transparent, showing deep green cubic internal and centered zonations. The lighter green color is specially pleasant and intense. The main crystal presents an interesting curiosity: is totally hollow, due to natural dissolution processes. Erongo Mountain, Usakos-Omaruru, Erongo  Namibia (2007) Specimen size: 4.6 × 3 × 2.7 cm = 1.8” × 1.2” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 3 × 2.5 cm = 1.2” × 1.0” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

Jeremejevite
Front Rear	TB69S0: A novelty at Tucson 2011. Crystal with a very acute pyramidal polycrystalline termination. The crystal is transparent, bright and a deep sky blue color with slight violet shades. They are floaters with irregular surfaces, having had been formed in channels of dissolution in bigger crystals, now missing. Ameib Farm, Usakos, Karibib District, Erongo Region  Namibia (02-03/2010) Specimen size: 3.2 × 0.7 × 0.6 cm = 1.3” × 0.3” × 0.2”

	Schorl with Beryl (Aquamarine)
TJ66H9: We especially note, on the same specimen, the coincidence of a prismatic crystal of Schorl with two crystals of Beryl (Aquamarine) on a matrix of Feldspar, probably Orthoclase. Erongo Mountain, Usakos-Omaruru, Erongo  Namibia Specimen size: 5.4 × 4.7 × 3 cm = 2.1” × 1.9” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 5.1 × 2.2 cm = 2.0” × 0.9”

Schorl with Quartz
	TL37E0: The photo says a lot about the esthetics of this great specimen, so all we need to add is that it is a floater and that the form and brilliance are as good as the photo suggests. It is a really great specimen. Davib Ost farm, Karibib District, Erongo  Namibia Specimen size: 7.5 × 7 × 3.8 cm = 3.0” × 2.8” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1.4 cm = 0.7” × 0.6”

	Malachite after Cuprite
TX96D8: From old discoveries comes this Cuprite that has been psuedomorphised by Malachite. The piece is a floater, the crystal is well defined, and it has a form that is different from the typical ones. It also has the virtue of being on matrix, something that is not usual in material from this mine. A special classic specimen. Onganja, Seeis, Windhoek, Khomas  Namibia Specimen size: 2.5 × 2.2 × 1.7 cm = 1.0” × 0.9” × 0.7”

Cuprite with Quartz
	TD99P1: The crystals have the very neat forms of the dodecahedron; very unusual, as isolated forms, for Cuprite. They are bright and have reddish reflections, contrasting with the white matrix of Quartz. The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Rivista Mineralogica Italiana’ on page 280 in number 2009/4 Onganja, Seeis, Windhoek, Khomas  Namibia Specimen size: 8.2 × 6.2 × 2.7 × cm = 3.2” × 2.4” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.8 cm = 0.3” × 0.3”

	Actinolite
TB88: A Namibian novelty: in one area of the Namibian dessert, more or less due West of Uis, people found new Actinolites, very sharp and with a slight green tint, making the specimens more agreeable than others that are blacker. We got this specimen, which is a floater and complete on all its sides, for its luster and perfection. West Uis  Namibia (12/02) Specimen size: 8.5 × 2.5 × 2 cm = 3.3” × 1.0” × 0.8”

Andradite (Demantoid) Chromium rich
	E66FD2: The Italian Demantoids are really good, but this one does not miss the mark by far, transparent, aerial on the matrix of white calcite. Namgar Mine, Usakos-Omaruru, Erongo  Namibia Specimen size: 4 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm = 1.6” × 1.4” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.5 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

	Senegalite with Turquoise
EB36J8: A very recent rediscovery of this rare species, which seems to have disappeared many years ago. On fissures and vugs of a Limonite matrix grown small yellowish crystals of this rare phosphate on a base of blue Turquoise. This specimen was published on the Mineralogical Record´s web page, in the ‘What's New’ section of the March 13, 2008 edition. Kourou Diakouma, Linguere, Tambacounda  Senegal (01-03/2007) Specimen size: 4.2 × 2.3 × 3.1 cm = 1.7” × 0.9” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm = 0.0” × 0.0” Type locality

Senegalite with Turquoise and Crandallite
	EM97M2: Very rich Senegalite vug coated by very sharp and lustrous crystals, with an intense yellow color and transparency. Between the matrix and the Senegalite crystal base, one can see a thin blue layer of Turquoise that is coating other small vugs in the matrix, accompanied by Crandallite. It is from a recent find (March 2008) at the Type Locality for the species. The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazines ‘Mineralogical Record’ on page 68 in the volume 40, number 1 and ‘Rivista Mineralogica Italiana’ on page 190 in number 2008/3. Kourou Diakouma, Linguere, Tambacounda  Senegal (03/2008) Specimen size: 7.7 × 6.6 × 5.9 cm = 3.0” × 2.6” × 2.3” Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.1 cm = 0.1” × 0.0” Type locality

	Senegalite with Turquoise
EP48M2: Really esthetic specimen formed by vugs coated by very sharp and lustrous Senegalite crystals, with an intense yellowish color and transparency. Between the matrix and the Senegalite crystal base, one can see a thin blue layer of Turquoise that is coating other small vugs in the matrix. The specimen is from a recent find (March 2008) at the Type Locality for the species. Kourou Diakouma, Linguere, Tambacounda  Senegal (03/2008) Specimen size: 10.1 × 9 × 5.2 cm = 4.0” × 3.5” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.1 cm = 0.1” × 0.0” Type locality

Twinned Rutile
	MB60L8: Group of Rutile crystals, one of them with a good size. On a Limonite matrix that resembles a conglomerate. Rutile crystals display a perfect example of the classic cyclic twin. Very bright, striated faces and deep red color transparency and reflections visible under an intense light. Although the first locality given in the market was D.R. of Congo, we can give the correct locality as Zambia, close to the D.R. of Congo border. Kinyanfumbe  Zambia (2007) Specimen size: 3.2 × 4.1 × 3.2 cm = 1.3” × 1.6” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.9 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

	Twinned Rutile
MA63L8: Group of Rutile crystals that show perfect cyclic twins on a matrix of Limonite and Quartz. Very bright, striated faces and deep red color transparency and reflections visible under an intense light. Although the first locality given in the market was D.R. of Congo, we can give the correct locality as Zambia, close to the D.R. of Congo border. Kinyanfumbe  Zambia (2007) Specimen size: 3.1 × 2.3 × 2.6 cm = 1.2” × 0.9” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 1.1 × 1 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

Twinned Rutile
	MA61L8: Group of Rutile crystals that show perfect cyclic twins on a matrix formed by Rutile, Limonite and a bit of Quartz. Very bright, striated faces and deep red color transparency and reflections visible under an intense light. Although the first locality given in the market was D.R. of Congo, we can give the correct locality as Zambia, close to the D.R. of Congo border. Kinyanfumbe  Zambia (2007) Specimen size: 5 × 4 × 2.9 cm = 2.0” × 1.6” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 1 × 1 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

	Malachite with Chrysocolla
MX66S3: Centered and fanlike growths of acicular crystals of Malachite with very deep, intense and uniform color, and with scoriaceous growths of very clear green Chrysocolla. Rokana Mine, Kitwe  Zambia Specimen size: 11.2 × 9 × 2.6 cm = 4.4” × 3.5” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.2 cm = 0.1” × 0.1”

Libethenite
Front Top	TG89L3: The definitive thumbnail. Extremely well defined Libethenite crystals, with marked pseudo-octahedral habit. Very deep green color, excellent luster and on matrix. This sample was collected by K. J. Reid in November, 1976, who published an interesting article on The Mineralogical Record (Vol. 9 n. 6, Nov.-Dec. 1978). The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published in the magazine ‘Mineral Up’ on page 26 in number 2008/2. Rokana Mine, Kitwe  Zambia (11/1976) Specimen size: 2.1 × 1.6 × 1.4 cm = 0.8” × 0.6” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 1.1 × 1 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

	Libethenite
TE99L1: Very sharp, complex and excellent luster Libethenite crystals on matrix. The specimen comes from a one of the most classical Libethenite localities, where nowadays it is quite difficult to find fresh and high quality specimens. This sample was collected by K. J. Reid in November, 1976, who published an interesting article on The Mineralogical Record (Vol. 9 n. 6, Nov.-Dec. 1978). Rokana Mine, Kitwe  Zambia (11/1976) Specimen size: 4.5 × 3.6 × 3 cm = 1.8” × 1.4” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 1.5 × 1.4 cm = 0.6” × 0.6”

Libethenite
	MC57S3: Druse of dipyramidal crystals, with very well defined faces and edges and deep and uniform green color, on matrix. Nchanga Mine, Chingola  Zambia Specimen size: 10.2 × 7.5 × 3.6 cm = 4.0” × 3.0” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 0.15 × 0.15 cm = 0.1” × 0.1”

	Pyromorphite
TY26T3: Aggregate of very acute crystals with slightly curved faces and edges, with clear green color and white areas and on limonite matrix. We note the locality, where the Pyromorphite is a not so common. The sample is from John Marshall’s collection, whose label and card we’ll send to the buyer. Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe (Broken Hill), Central Province  Zambia Specimen size: 6.7 × 5.2 × 4.7 cm = 2.6” × 2.0” × 1.9” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.3 cm = 0.4” × 0.1” Minor fluorescence long & short UV	Front Rear

Aegirine
	TN63H9: A nice miniature in which there are two main prismatic crystals with excellent terminations of acute pyramids. All crystals are very sharp and bright. Previously in the Thomas Moore collection. Mount Malosa, Zomba  Malawi Specimen size: 3 × 2.7 × 1.3 cm = 1.2” × 1.1” × 0.5” Main crystal size: 3.2 × 0.3 cm = 1.3” × 0.1”

	Aegirine with smoky Quartz
MM14V0: Doubly terminated crystal of Aegirine with pyramidal faces on one of the terminations and polycrystalline growth on the opposite end. It’s on a doubly terminated crystal of Quartz, colorless and transparent in the prism and neatly deep smoky on the terminations, one of them with a group of small crystals of Aegirine. Mount Malosa, Zomba  Malawi Specimen size: 6.5 × 3.9 × 1.1 cm = 2.6” × 1.5” × 0.4” Main crystal size: 6.5 × 0.5 cm = 2.6” × 0.2” Former collection of Claus Hedegaard

Aegirine with Zircon and Feldspar
Front Rear Top	EM46P4: A fan group of very elongated prismatic crystals with complex terminations, very bright and with a group of white Feldspar crystals (probably Microcline) partially covered by small doubly terminated crystals of Zircon on the base of the sample. For their luster and size of crystals this is an exceptional piece. Mount Malosa, Zomba  Malawi (04/2009) Specimen size: 17.5 × 3.9 × 2.9 cm = 6.9” × 1.5” × 1.1”

	Arfvedsonite with Albite
MB70M8: Crystal has multiple termination and it is partially fibrous. It looks very well defined, very aerial, and has excellent luster. It stands on a matrix of small crystals of Albite. Mount Malosa, Zomba  Malawi (2008) Specimen size: 8 × 5 × 3.9 cm = 3.1” × 2.0” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 7.4 × 2 cm = 2.9” × 0.8” Albite fluorescent short UV	Front Rear Top

Eudidymite on doubly terminated Aegirine
Front Rear Side	EF16K6: Eudidymite forms a parallel growth of delicate white and doubly terminated crystals implanted on a doubly terminated black crystal of Aegirine. Mount Malosa, Zomba  Malawi (2006) Specimen size: 6.3 × 4.1 × 1.7 cm = 2.5” × 1.6” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 3 × 2.2 cm = 1.2” × 0.9”

	Eudidymite
EQ46K3: Fanlike group of laminar very well shaped crystals. Their size is very considerable for the species. A magnificent sample of a very uncommon species. We analyzed the specimen and we’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. Mount Malosa, Zomba  Malawi (03/2007) Specimen size: 6.1 × 5.9 × 4.9 cm = 2.4” × 2.3” × 1.9” Main crystal size: 6 × 4 cm = 2.4” × 1.6”	Front Rear Side

Barylite and Aegirine
	TV87C9: Recently new Barylites were found in the famous Mt. Malosa mining area. They are much better than the others found on the past such as the Langban ones. From this great new find of an uncommon species we selected this specimen for its good combination with the Aegirine as well as for its nice form. Mount Malosa, Zomba  Malawi (2002) Specimen size: 2 × 1.6 × 1.3 cm = 0.8” × 0.6” × 0.5” Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.2 cm = 0.3” × 0.1”

	Anglesite with Galena
ED68V0: Group of short prismatic crystals, rich in faces, between transparent and translucent, with a lemon yellow color and on Galena matrix. The sample is from a very classic locality for the species. Only very rarely is it possible to obtain old samples of this quality, and still more infrequently with a yellow color. It’s from a well known European collection whose label we’ll send to the buyer. Sidi Amor ben Salem Mine, Slata, Tajerouine  Tunisia Specimen size: 5.8 × 3.1 × 2.9 cm = 2.3” × 1.2” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 2.1 × 1.6 cm = 0.8” × 0.6”	Front Side

Opal
	TB62Q0: A novelty at Tucson 2010. Opal on a matrix of dominant bluish shades with “harlequin” effect and green reflections. Although the Ethiopian Opal was previously known we note the detailed locality, so we can consider it a novelty. Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta, Wello  Ethiopia (10/2009) Specimen size: 2.1 × 1.7  × 2 cm = 0.8” × 0.7” × 0.8”

	Opal
TX63Q0: A novelty at Tucson 2010. Opal on a matrix of dominant bluish shades with “harlequin” effect and reddish, orange and green reflections. Although the Ethiopian Opal was previously known we note the detailed locality, so we can consider it a novelty. Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta, Wello  Ethiopia (10/2009) Specimen size: 2.7 × 1.9 × 2.1 cm = 1.1” × 0.7” × 0.8”

Microcline (Amazonite) with smoky Quartz
	MG12F6: The crystal has a sharp well-defined form, and it stands out from the matrix because of its great green color. It comes from a recently discovered locality (for mineral collectors that is) Kenticha, Negele area, Sidamo  Ethiopia (2002) Specimen size: 4.2 × 4 × 4.4 cm = 1.7” × 1.6” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 3.7 × 3 cm = 1.5” × 1.2” Fluorescent short UV

	Microcline (Amazonite)
MF63F5: A really very interesting specimen. One can see how the Quartz and Microcline have grown together and then have continued until they end in the geometric faces of a crystal of Amazonite, which is also large, well defined, and has good color. Kenticha, Negele area, Sidamo  Ethiopia (2002) Specimen size: 8.5 × 5.7 × 4.2 cm = 3.3” × 2.2” × 1.7” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

Corundum
	TC64L1: This tabular crystal shows a deep red color, translucent under a light source. With triangular growth striations on the pinacoid. Ampanihy area, Toliara  Madagascar Specimen size: 3.2 × 3.1 × 0.6 cm = 1.3” × 1.2” × 0.2” Fluorescent long UV & minor fluorescence short UV

	Corundum with Biotite
TP37J3: Doubly terminated prismatic crystal, very rich of faces, combining prism, pyramid and pinacoid. Partly transparent, very bright and with a deep color between red and mauve. On Biotite matrix. Zazafotsy Quarry, Ambahatraso, Ihosy, Fianarantsoa  Madagascar (2006) Specimen size: 5.8 × 3.4 × 4.3 cm = 2.3” × 1.3” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 2.2 × 0.9 cm = 0.9” × 0.4” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

Corundum (Ruby) with Pyrope (Rhodolite) and Muscovite
Front Rear Top	MH29L7: Well defined Corundum crystal, translucent and with a color that varies between red (under sunlight) and mauve with bluish tones (under artificial light). Crystal is partially included in a rich Muscovite and Pyrope (Rhodolite) matrix. Zazafotsy Quarry, Ambahatraso, Ihosy, Fianarantsoa  Madagascar (10/2007) Specimen size: 5.6 × 4.2 × 3.4 cm = 2.2” × 1.7” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1 cm = 0.7” × 0.4” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Corundum (Ruby) with Pyrope (Rhodolite) and Muscovite
MN69K8: A novelty from Munich 2007. Corundum crystal of sharp faces and edges, excellent terminations and good color. It shows different color shades depending of the type of light they receive, and has a marked zonation between red and blue-mauve. On the front crystal face you can see some curious concentric growth figures around a little triangular rhombohedron face. The matrix, very rich in Muscovite, also has abundant red growths of Pyrope (variety Rhodolite). Zazafotsy Quarry, Ambahatraso, Ihosy, Fianarantsoa  Madagascar (10/2007) Specimen size: 7.7 × 3.9 × 4.5 cm = 3.0” × 1.5” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.5 cm = 0.6” × 0.6” Minor fluorescence long & short UV	Front Side

Corundum with Muscovite
	MA74I1: Crystals are prismatic, very well developed. The main one is doubly terminated, with triangular growth pits on terminations. In addition to its quality and esthetics, we note its variable color mainly blue but with reddish zones. A new find at Munich 2006 because there were not specimens of such high quality from the locality. Zazafotsy Quarry, Ambahatraso, Ihosy, Fianarantsoa  Madagascar (2006) Specimen size: 9.5 × 8.1 × 5 cm = 3.7” × 3.2” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 5.3 × 4.4 cm = 2.1” × 1.7”

	Quartz with inclusions
TT9K9: Extremely elongated crystal with many dark green inclusions, probably Clinochlore. Ambatomanoina, Ambatolampikely, Antananarivo  Madagascar (2006) Specimen size: 6.8 × 1.5 × 1.2 cm = 2.7” × 0.6” × 0.5”

Twinned Calcite
	TA56G1: Fine specimen of the discovery in August 2004, in Madagascar, with the typical complex twin and excellent color, bright and clarity. Sambava, Antsiranana  Madagascar (08/2004) Specimen size: 4.3 × 4 × 3.5 cm = 1.7” × 1.6” × 1.4” Extremely fluorescent long & short UV

	Twinned Chrysoberyl on smoky Quartz
MC48H1: The specimen has some cyclic tabular twins of good color, luster and transparency and, which is very uncommon, they are on Quartz matrix. Ampanorana Est, Ambatondrazaka  Madagascar (07/2005) Specimen size: 4.4 × 1.5 × 1.4 cm = 1.7” × 0.6” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.9 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”	Front Side

Beryl with Muscovite
Front Left Right	TA62F3: A crystallographic rarity. The crystal is almost exclusively formed by the faces of at least three pyramids, while the prism is almost inexistent. One side is covered with Muscovite, which contrasts well with the deep blue-green of the Beryl. This all makes for a strongly esthetic specimen whose base is formed by the surfaces of its contact with the pocket. Brieville, Vohambohitra, Tamatave  Madagascar (2003) Specimen size: 7.7 × 6.3 × 6.9 cm = 3.0” × 2.5” × 2.7”

	Tourmaline (Group)
TA67Q8: Sharp prismatic crystal with very well defined faces and edges terminated by the three typical faces of a very flattened rhombohedron. It has deep mauve color with orange reflections and has a very well defined phantom. Camp Robin area, Fianarantsoa  Madagascar (2005) Specimen size: 4.5 × 1.6 × 1.9 cm = 1.8” × 0.6” × 0.7” Minor fluorescence short UV

Tourmaline (Group)
Front Top Bottom	MT49G5: A floater crystal whose base is recrystallized. It has beautiful color zones, with a clear contrast between the inner red zone and the skin which varies from green to yellow. The lower termination is especially complex. Anjanabonoina, Betafo, Antsirabé  Madagascar (04/2005) Specimen size: 3.7 × 1.2 × 0.9 cm = 1.5” × 0.5” × 0.4”

	Schiavinatoite with Elbaite, Danburite and smoky Quartz
EX92M2: Extraordinary parallel and well defined crystal growth of this extremely rare borate. In the same sample the Schiavinatoite is accompanied by Elbaite (Rubellite), Danburite and smoky Quartz. The specimen is from a recent find (2008) in the same region as the Type Locality. Ampanodiana, Andrembesoa, Betafo, Antananarivo  Madagascar (2008) Specimen size: 2 × 1.7 × 1.3 cm = 0.8” × 0.7” × 0.5” Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.8 cm = 0.3” × 0.3” Fluorescence on the matrix (short UV)	Front Top

Tourmaline (Group)
Front Rear	TF8S7: The crystal is completely transparent, very bright and it has a wide variety of color shades that form soft gradations. The group of terminal faces is exceptionally sharp and neat, showing the three faces of rhombohedron perfectly equilibrated with the pinacoid. Ampatsikahitra, Sahatany Valley  Madagascar (08/2010) Specimen size: 2.1 × 1 × 0.9 cm = 0.8” × 0.4” × 0.4”

	Twinned Hambergite
TA64Q0: A novelty at Tucson 2010. A floater crystal with very well defined faces and edges, a very unusual shape for the species, with a very obvious twin, a very good luster and an excellent degree of transparency. Tampo'ny llapa, Sahatany Valley, Ibitiny, Antsirabe  Madagascar (20/12/2009) Specimen size: 3.3 × 1.8 × 0.7 cm = 1.3” × 0.7” × 0.3”	Front Rear

Spessartine with Kyanite and Mica
Front Top	MG27N6: Trapezohedral crystal of Spessartine with very well defined faces and edges, translucent and having an excellent color and standing on a matrix of Mica with brownish Kyanite. Sangulungulu Hill, Naan, Loliondo, Ngorongoro, Arusha region  Tanzania (2008) Specimen size: 4 × 2.7 × 2 cm = 1.6” × 1.1” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 2 × 1.6 cm = 0.8” × 0.6”

	Spessartine with Mica
ER86P2: Very aerial on its small Muscovite matrix, the trapezohedral crystal is almost complete and has an excellent definition of its faces and edges. Color, luster and transparency are magnificent. Sangulungulu Hill, Naan, Loliondo, Ngorongoro, Arusha region  Tanzania (2008) Specimen size: 2.5 × 1.9 × 1.9 cm = 1.0” × 0.7” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 1.9 × 1.9 cm = 0.7” × 0.7”	Front Side

Zoisite
Front Rear	EF59T0: A novelty at Sainte Marie-aux-Mines 2011. Very transparent and bright parallel growth with a pink! color that appears with special intensity in some areas of the crystal. This specimen was photographed and published as a novelty at the 2011 Ste. Marie Show in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’, special edition, number 100, page 132 and the magazine ‘Rivista Mineralogica Italiana’ on page 191 in number 2011/3 Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Arusha  Tanzania (2011) Specimen size: 2.2 × 1.2 × 0.5 cm = 0.9” × 0.5” × 0.2”

	Zoisite (Tanzanite) with Prehnite and Chabazite
EG14T0: Group of two crystals. One of them, the left one, is doubly terminated, blue with slightly greenish areas. They are transparent, very bright and with crystals of Chabazite and well formed Prehnite crystals completely coating the back side and the top of the Zoisite crystals. This specimen was photographed and published as a novelty at the 2011 Ste. Marie Show in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’, special edition, number 100, page 132. Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Arusha  Tanzania (2010) Specimen size: 4.2 × 4.1 × 1.5 cm = 1.7” × 1.6” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 3.5 × 1.4 cm = 1.4” × 0.6”	Front Rear

Diopside with Titanite and Graphite
Front Side Top	TH26S3: A novelty at Tucson 2010. With the exceptional Tanzanite with Prehnite also appeared from Merelani some crystals of Diopside of notable size. This one has an excellent development of the upper terminal faces. It is transparent with an intense color and has an associated curious dark Titanite crystal that we analyzed. It also has small crystals of graphite on the back side. Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Arusha  Tanzania (2010) Specimen size: 4.4 × 2.5 × 1.7 cm = 1.7” × 1.0” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 3.2 × 1.6 cm = 1.3” × 0.6” Fluorescence short UV & low fluorescence long UV

	Tantalite-(Mn)
TY56H7: An extraordinary specimen. A group of two crystals, one of them twinned, dominant and bigger, showing parallel growth following the twin plane. The definition of the crystal is magnificent. Although its color is not red the analysis determined it is really Tantalite-(Mn). We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. Also, this specimen was photographed for the ‘what’s new at St Marie 2006’ section of the magazine ‘Minéraux et Fossiles’ and appears on page 21 of number 353. We will send the purchaser a copy of the magazine. Murrua Mine, Gile, Quelimane, Alto Ligonha  Mozambique (2005) Specimen size: 10.3 × 6.2 × 4.4 cm = 4.1” × 2.4” × 1.7”	Front Side Top

Beryl (Morganite)
Front Top	TC28I1: Very short prismatic crystal with a perfect flat termination and the other showing dissolution shapes. The sharpness of faces and edges is excellent and so is the color, very deep. Alto Ligonha  Mozambique Specimen size: 5.8 × 4.4 × 2.5 cm = 2.3” × 1.7” × 1.0”

	Grossular
ET13M3: A floater, a complete Grossular dodecahedron, beveled by trapezohedron faces. Crystal shows a very curious color zoning, creamy color and opaque on the edges and yellow to greenish and transparent in the center of the faces. A novelty, because this color zoning it was not seen before. Mendié Kossa, Arrondissement Goundara, Cercle de Bafoulabé, Kayes Region  Mali (2008) Specimen size: 4.8 × 4.4 × 3.8 cm = 1.9” × 1.7” × 1.5”

Andradite (Demantoid) from Ambanja

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Andradite (Demantoid)
	TB31Q0: Two crystals on matrix, one of them clearly dominant. They are very rich in faces, with the dominant forms of the dodecahedron and the trapezohedron. With an intense green color, very bright and transparent. Antetezambato, Ambanja, Diana, Antsiranana  Madagascar (11-12/2009) Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.2 × 1.4 cm = 1.7” × 1.3” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.8 cm = 0.5” × 0.3”

	Andradite (Demantoid)
EQ66N8: A novelty in Ste. Marie 2009. Group of crystals with a dominant dodecahedron and the faces of a trapezohedron on the edges. The crystals, on matrix, are very clear and bright, have a good green color and a curious flattened shape. The locality was not well known until recently, and habit of the Demantoid is really unusual. This specimen was published in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 90, page 42. Antetezambato, Ambanja, Diana, Antsiranana  Madagascar (05-06/2009) Specimen size: 2.5 × 2.3 × 1.6 cm = 1.0” × 0.9” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.7 cm = 0.4” × 0.3”

Andradite (Demantoid)
	EV57N8: A novelty in Ste. Marie 2009. Group of crystals with a dominant dodecahedron and the faces of a trapezohedron on the edges. The crystals, on matrix, are very clear and bright, have a good green color and a curious flattened shape. The locality was not well known until recently, and habit of the Demantoid is really unusual. This specimen was published in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 90, page 42. Ambanja, Diana, Antsiranana  Madagascar (05-06/2009) Specimen size: 4.4 × 3.6 × 2.8 cm = 1.7” × 1.4” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.6 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

	Andradite (Demantoid) with Quartz
TA50Q6: Dodecahedral crystals beveled by trapezohedron faces. They are isolated or in groups and are translucent, very bright and with an excellent green color. They are on matrix with Quartz, a very rare association on this locality. Antetezambato, Ambanja, Diana, Antsiranana  Madagascar (08/2009) Specimen size: 11.2 × 6.8 × 3.6 cm = 4.4” × 2.7” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.7 cm = 0.5” × 0.3”

Andradite (Topazolite)
	TG6Q0: A novelty at Tucson 2010. A druse on matrix of crystals with the dominant forms of the dodecahedron and the trapezohedron and greenish brown color. The Topazolite variety has been well defined on this kind of sample and this will be reflected in a future article in Mineralogical Record. Antetezambato, Ambanja, Diana, Antsiranana  Madagascar (05-06/2009) Specimen size: 5.2 × 3.5 × 0.9 cm = 2.0” × 1.4” × 0.4” Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.4 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

	Andradite (Topazolite) with Stilbite
TP49Q0: A novelty at Tucson 2010. A druse on matrix of crystals very rich of faces, with the dominant forms of the dodecahedron and the trapezohedron and greenish brown color. Their luster is extraordinary and they are with small white crystals of Stilbite. The Topazolite variety has been well defined on this kind of sample and this will be reflected in a future article in Mineralogical Record. Antetezambato, Ambanja, Diana, Antsiranana  Madagascar (05-06/2009) Specimen size: 4.7 × 3.2 × 2.3 cm = 1.9” × 1.3” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.9 cm = 0.5” × 0.4”

Andradite (Topazolite) with Quartz
Front Side	TP97S1: Group of big (for Topazolite) trapezohedral crystals that have grown on a first phase of Demantoid whose color, intense green, abruptly passes to the golden brown of Topazolite. The crystals are bright, transparent and have excellent, very deep color, being on a matrix of Quartz. A very exclusive sample. Antetezambato, Ambanja, Diana, Antsiranana  Madagascar (09/2009) Specimen size: 8.4 × 7.2 × 4.1 cm = 3.3” × 2.8” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 2.1 × 1.7 cm = 0.8” × 0.7”

Rhodizite

Madagascar is the major source of Rhodizite, a rare Beryllium Oxide, with Caesium, Potassium and Aluminium. From our friends in this country we got choice specimens that have better color (more greenish and intense) than is usual.

	Rhodizite
AA76F3: The dodecahedral crystals are yellow and intensely brilliant. They also have a degree of transparency that is not very common. This one has just the right amount of matrix to give it the perfect esthetic balance. The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the person that buys it. Antsogombato, Antsirabe  Madagascar (2001) Specimen size: 3.2 × 2.4 × 2 cm = 1.3” × 0.9” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 2 × 1 cm = 0.8” × 0.4” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

Pezzottaite

One of the most interesting novelties during Tucson 2003 was the new species Pezzottaite from Madagascar (a Cesium rich Beryl whose name has already been officially published in the IMA list). Their color is totally different from other Beryl and their chemical composition (CsLiBe₂A_l2Si₆O₁₈) is also different from that of regular Beryl. As usual, knowing how things happen in the mineral world, we purchased the specimens now offered on line. We selected them for their sharp form, good color or especially in the case of the best one for its 'matrix' appearance.

Pezzottaite
Front Rear	TY89L1: Well defined tabular Pezzottaite crystal of this rare specimen. The crystal is clearly dominated by pinacoidal faces, a very thin prism and a pyramid. Great specimen with good size, excellent color and transparency. Ambatovita, Mandrosonoro, Antsirabe  Madagascar (11/2002) Specimen size: 2 × 1.9 × 0.7 cm = 0.8” × 0.7” × 0.3”

	Pezzottaite
TC9C4: Floater, as were the majority of the specimens of this find, pretty gemmy and sharper and better formed than the majority. Ambatovita, Mandrosonoro, Antsirabe  Madagascar (11/2002) Specimen size: 1.6 × 1.2 × 0.6 cm = 0.6” × 0.5” × 0.2”

Pezzottaite
	TD37C4: Well, this particular specimen is something special. In this find sadly not many good specimens were found on matrix. Although this specimen is not strictly "on matrix" given its particular form it looks like a matrix specimen. Color quality and geminness are those of the best of the find. The size is good when comparing it with the largest ones. Its price is, in our opinion, reasonable based on the prices for other really good specimens. Ambatovita, Mandrosonoro, Antsirabe  Madagascar (11/2002) Specimen size: 3 × 2.6 × 0.9 cm = 1.2” × 1.0” × 0.4”

Rutile and Hematite pseudomorph after Ilmenite crystals

Very interesting novelty of 2007 Munich Show: trigonal crystals of Ilmenite transformed into an intimate intergrowth of Rutile and Hematite. Microscopic examination shows that Rutile (reddish) occurs as a delicate network of needles which are oriented parallel to the basal sections of the former Ilmenite, while Hematite (black) forms the interstices.
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	Rutile and Hematite pseudomorph after Ilmenite
MG62K7: Epitaxial growth of red brilliant twinned Rutile on a tabular former Ilmenite crystal pseudomorphed by Rutile and Hematite. The former Ilmenite is showing well-marked geometrical forms. The specimen's photo has been reviewed and published in the magazine ‘Rocks & Minerals’ on page 174 in the volume 85, number 2 and in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 97, page 42 Mwinilunga  Zambia (05/2007) Specimen size: 5.6 × 2.9 × 1.5 cm = 2.2” × 1.1” × 0.6” With a copy of its analysis.	Front Rear

Rutile and Hematite pseudomorph after Ilmenite
Front Rear	MC9K7: Epitaxial growth of red brilliant twinned Rutile on a doubly tabular former Ilmenite crystal pseudomorphed by Rutile and Hematite. This specimen was published on the Mineralogical Record´s web page, in the ‘What's New’ section of the January 18, 2008 edition. Mwinilunga  Zambia (05/2007) Specimen size: 3.8 × 3.3 × 2 cm = 1.5” × 1.3” × 0.8” With a copy of its analysis.

	Rutile and Hematite pseudomorph after Ilmenite
MB11K7: Epitaxial reticulated growth crystals of Rutile on a doubly tabular former Ilmenite crystal pseudomorphed by Rutile and Hematite. Rutile presents multiple twins, including cyclic twins. Mwinilunga  Zambia (05/2007) Specimen size: 3.5 × 2.6 × 2.2 cm = 1.4” × 1.0” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 2.8 × 2.2 cm = 1.1” × 0.9” With a copy of its analysis.	Front Rear

Carrollite

Between 2001 and 2003 Congo has given us fabulous Carrollites, which were much better than the older ones. We got hold of many nice specimens that sold well on our web pages. We still run into them when buying from our normal sources and we still see some good specimens which we can offer on our website. Thus we can continue to offer this excellent mineralogical species.

Carrollite with Calcite
	EX17I2: Crystal on Calcite matrix. It is very well developed, with predominating forms of the octahedron but with the four faces of the tetrahexahedron in every visible corner. Kamoya South Mine, Kambove  Congo D.R. (2002) Specimen size: 5 × 4.9 × 3.5 cm = 2.0” × 1.9” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.1 cm = 0.5” × 0.4”

	Carrollite on Calcite
TD51G0: The crystal is near perfection. Dominated by the cube and the octahedron, it is especially interesting for its brightness and its esthetic position on the Calcite matrix. Kamoya South Mine, Kambove  Congo D.R. (2001) Specimen size: 4 × 4 × 3 cm = 1.6” × 1.6” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.4 cm = 0.6” × 0.6”

Carrollite on Calcite
	TU2B6: It is not common to find an octahedral form in a very sharp and brilliant undamaged crystal (Calcite covers its natural crack) Minor Chalcopyrite as well. Kamoya South Mine, Kambove  Congo D.R. (08-09 / 2001) Specimen size: 2.5 × 2.4 cm = 1.0” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.3 cm = 0.6” × 0.5”

Brandberg's area Quartz

	Quartz (Amethyst) "phantom"
TP27L1: Very sharp and brilliant Amethyst crystal. Specimen shows nice and well defined color zonations that are inside the known “phantom” growths. The terminal rhombohedra faces present the beginning of “window” growths. Gobobos Volcano, Gobobosebberge  Namibia Specimen size: 7.6 × 2.3 × 1.8 cm = 3.0” × 0.9” × 0.7”	Front Rear Top

Quartz (Amethyst) and Epidote
	TD13J5: Magnificent crystal, very well defined and bright with an esthetic graded change of color clearer at the base and deeper on the termination with zoning. An important aspect is that it is on matrix, which is very rare with samples from this region. Even it had (badly) been popularized as Brandberg, the true locality is Gobobos, another nearest volcano. The specimen is from the Charlie Key collection. Gobobos Volcano, Gobobosebberge  Namibia Specimen size: 10.3 × 7 × 3.8 cm = 4.1” × 2.8” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 7.4 × 1.9 cm = 2.9” × 0.7”

Olmiite

From the great Olmiite finds made in N'Chwaning Mine we offer this further material. The quality is, as you can see, much better than the Poldervaartites found in the Wessels Mine. Notably the color is much more intense and redder. On the subject of the color it is necessary to warn you that some of these new Olmiites show an intense color change depending of the kind of light used: in day light they become yellowish but in artificial light they are a spectacular strawberry red color.

	Olmiite
EN27C2: Yellowish under spot light, but the three doubly terminated wheatsheaves so well placed on their matrix that we thought that some customer would fall in love with it. N'Chwaning II Mine, section 5 south, stope 46-47 roof, Kuruman, Kalahari  South Africa (01/2002) Specimen size: 3.3 × 2.3 × 1.3 cm = 1.3” × 0.9” × 0.5” Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1 cm = 0.6” × 0.4” Fluorescent long & short UV Type locality	Fluorescent light (day light) Bulb light

Olmiite
Fluorescent light (day light) Bulb light	EQ6E8: Two complex crystals placed on their matrix to give a very aerial sample. It stands out for the sharpness of the crystal form, which is prismatic and double–pyramid, which is not that common in Kuruman. While the color is a little less intense than other samples it is compensated for by the intense brilliance, which is due to the large number of flat faces on the crystals. N'chwaning II Mine, section 5 south, stope 46-47 roof, Kuruman, Kalahari  South Africa (01/2002) Specimen size: 2.8 × 2.6 × 1.9 cm = 1.1” × 1.0” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 1.3 × 0.9 cm = 0.5” × 0.4” Fluorescent long & short UV Type locality

	Olmiite
EQ99: Excellent color, perfection, and esthetic: the form is really nice, it looks like a snowman. A exclusive and funny thing. N'Chwaning II Mine, section 5 south, stope 46-47 roof, Kuruman, Kalahari  South Africa (01/02) Specimen size: 2.5 × 1.7 × 1.7 cm = 1.0” × 0.7” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 2.4 × 1.9 cm = 0.9” × 0.7” Fluorescent long & short UV Type locality

Olmiite
Fluorescent light (day light) Bulb light	EM11E8: A double-spherical group of micro-crystals that have magnificent color and brilliance. A perfect sample if you want one a representative one in your collection. The very minimal matrix adds a little extra touch. N'Chwaning II Mine, section 5 south, stope 46-47 roof, Kuruman, Kalahari  South Africa (01/2002) Specimen size: 3.7 × 1.9 × 2 cm = 1.5” × 0.7” × 0.8” Fluorescent long & short UV Type locality

	Olmiite with Calcite
TM98D8: Recently new Olmiites were found in N'chwaning. The color is a little more orange than the first ones, and the crystals are a little bit smaller. But these ones are on a matrix of small crystals of gemmy Calcite, making the whole specimen esthetically pleasing. The prices are also lower than they were for the first ones, so we think they are a good deal. In this case the crystals of Poldervaarite are well positioned on the matrix, nicely separated, aerial, and have good contrast with the matrix. N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari  South Africa (11/2003) Specimen size: 8.2 × 6.3 × 2.2 cm = 3.2” × 2.5” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1.2 cm = 0.7” × 0.5” Extremely fluorescent long & short UV Type locality

Olmiite with Quartz
	MA88N6: Globular growths of small crystals of Olmiite whose faces are very well defined and very bright, with two degrees of color, clear cream in some areas and slightly orange in others. On matrix, with small crystals of white Quartz. N'Chwaning II Mine, 45 level, Kuruman, Kalahari  South Africa (10/2008) Specimen size: 4.8 × 4.7 × 3.3 cm = 1.9” × 1.9” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1 cm = 0.5” × 0.4” Fluorescence short UV & low fluorescence long UV Type locality

	Olmiite
ME89M5: A novelty of Munich 2008. The sample forms globular growths of poorly defined crystals. In some zones is possible to recognize two phases of growth. In the first one the aggregate is more spherical and of deeper color. The second, external, phase has a lighter color and it is possible to see the crystal faces. The color of the growths between orange and yellow is different from the older pieces, classified then as Poldervaartite. N'Chwaning II Mine, 45 level, Kuruman, Kalahari  South Africa (10/2008) Specimen size: 6.6 × 5.8 × 5.2 cm = 2.6” × 2.3” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.2 cm = 0.5” × 0.5” Fluorescence short UV & low fluorescence long UV Type locality

Olmiite
	MH31M5: A novelty of Munich 2008. The sample forms globular growths of well defined terminations of crystals. The deeper color is similar to the older pieces, classified then as Poldervaartite. This specimen was photographed for the ‘what’s new at Munich 2008’ section of the magazine ‘Mineralien Welt’ and appears on page 18 of number 1/2009. N'Chwaning II Mine, 45 level, Kuruman, Kalahari  South Africa (10/2008) Specimen size: 9.2 × 5.8 × 3 cm = 3.6” × 2.3” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 2.8 × 2.1 cm = 1.1” × 0.8” Fluorescence short UV & low fluorescence long UV Type locality

	Cuprite with Dolomite
TA37L3: An extraordinary classic Tsumeb specimen. Very well defined Cuprite crystals, formed by dominant octahedron and cube faces, on a Cuprite matrix covered by a layer of small Dolomite crystals. Cuprite presents an excellent luster and an uncommon transparency for the species, when light reflects on the crystals. The sample is accompanied by old labels from an unidentified German collection, which we will send to the buyer of this gorgeous specimen. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia (±1969) Specimen size: 12 × 7.2 × 4.3 cm = 4.7” × 2.8” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.6 cm = 0.2” × 0.2” Dolomite fluorescent short UV	Front Front

Azurite with Malachite
	LD94F3: A real classic, formed by a group of a large number of prismatic, brilliant, strongly colored crystals, some of which are doubly terminated. The added Malachite, in some cases forming pseudomorphs of the Azurite, increases the esthetics. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 10 × 6 × 3 cm = 3.9” × 2.4” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 2.2 × 0.4 cm = 0.9” × 0.2”

	Malachite after Azurite
TB88D7: What form! Just as esthetic as the photo suggests, this is a floater which comes from a highly respected private collection. You can really see the good taste of the former owner: a real beauty! Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.8 × 2.8 cm = 2.2” × 1.9” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 3 × 1.3 cm = 1.2” × 0.5”

Calcite with Duftite
	NB870D1: A funny Calcite with its corners partially covered by intensely green Duftite. Original and esthetic. Perfect specimen, especially for a collector searching for something different, but not ugly! Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 17 × 10.5 × 6 cm = 6.7” × 4.1” × 2.4” Calcite extremely fluorescent long & short UV

	Aragonite (Tarnowitzite) on Calcite
MF78I0: The crystal is a typical pseudohexagonal twin and it is formed by a short prism and the pseudopyramidal termination. It is esthetically grown on a matrix covered by concretions of Calcite contrasting with white Tarnowitzite, a lead-rich variety, not very common, of Aragonite. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 4.5 × 4.5 × 3.8 cm = 1.8” × 1.8” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 2.5 × 2.3 cm = 1.0” × 0.9” Fluorescent long & short UV	Front Top

Smithsonite
	TE73S3: Acute rhombohedral crystals, very well defined, transparent and very bright. A pale pink color, with slight curvatures on the faces and on matrix. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 7.4 × 5.9 × 5 cm = 2.9” × 2.3” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.9 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

	Smithsonite (cuprian)
TJ9B6: Just look at the color! Are you looking for a colorful specimen from a classic locality, which is also a little bit different as other ones? This could be it. Yes, the crystal size are not enormous, but look at that color! Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 6 × 5.7 cm = 2.4” × 2.2”

Smithsonite (Cadmium)
	EG82: Cadmium rich Smithsonite, displaying very well with its hook appearance and its delicate orange color, due to the presence of Cadmium. An uncommon find in Tsumeb. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 5.4 × 4.3 × 4.6 cm = 2.1” × 1.7” × 1.8” Main crystal size: Tsumeb cm = 0.0”

	Smithsonite
TP29T1: Greenish-yellow stalactitic growth of silky luster, whose nucleus is filled by an unidentified white mineral. On the tip of the piece there is a small circular area, smooth, completely natural. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 4.5 × 1.4 × 1.2 cm = 1.8” × 0.6” × 0.5”

Dioptase
	N12YA0: Dioptase in Calcite, very esthetic. The Dioptase is an excellent color. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 6.4 × 5.5 × 2.7 cm = 2.5” × 2.2” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.5 cm = 0.4” × 0.2”

	Dioptase with Calcite
MY27T8: Doubly terminated crystal, transparent and with excellent color and luster, very intense, implanted on a matrix coated by small crystals of Calcite. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 5.5 × 3.5 × 4 cm = 2.2” × 1.4” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.5 cm = 0.3” × 0.2”

Mimetite on Smithsonite
	EX97H1: Crystals, forming divergent sprays, have very well defined prism and pyramid, free of curvatures and deformations. They are transparent and have a vivid yellow color outstanding on the white Smithsonite matrix. The sample has a high quality and is from Martin Zinn collection. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 4.8 × 3.2 × 2.5 cm = 1.9” × 1.3” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.2 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

	Twinned Cerussite
T92BE6: Spray of Cerussite crystals, a floater, and they have the typical criss-cross form of Cerussite from Tsumeb. Both the transparency and brilliance are good: so another good Cerussite twin from Tsumeb. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 4 × 3.7 × 2.6 cm = 1.6” × 1.5” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 2.1 × 1.8 cm = 0.8” × 0.7”	Front Side

Cerussite with Duftite and Gartrellite
Front Side	ED13R3: An excellent growth of multiple twins of thin translucent crystals (so called “snowflake”), very bright and sharp. The group is complete, with no damage, and it is on a matrix of green Duftite with yellow Gartrellite. A great (and beautiful) piece. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 5.4 × 3.5 × 3.8 cm = 2.1” × 1.4” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 3.2 × 0.3 cm = 1.3” × 0.1” Fluorescence short UV & low fluorescence long UV

	Cerussite
MD16I2: Parallel growth of twinned crystals, very clear and bright, on matrix. The specimen is from J.S.White collection and we’ll send the label with the sample. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 5 × 3 × 3.3 cm = 2.0” × 1.2” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 2.8 × 2.5 cm = 1.1” × 1.0” Fluorescent short UV

Cerussite with Anglesite
	MA47H1: White microcrystals of Cerussite are covering tabular crystals of Anglesite. We suspected that the white coverage was Hydrocerussite, so we analyzed it and the results confirmed it as Cerussite. A curiosity from Tsumeb. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 8 × 7.8 × 5 cm = 3.1” × 3.1” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 2.8 × 2 cm = 1.1” × 0.8” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Hydrocerussite
T59NY: An extraordinary large crystal of Cerussite which stands out well from the matrix and completely covered with Hydrocerussite. Very esthetic, a landmark specimen. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia (1978) Specimen size: 6 × 5 cm = 2.4” × 2.0”

Wulfenite and Copper
	TK96D8: Complete perfection and great originality is this sample that has a very rare association of Wulfenite and native Copper together with yet another mineral – Mimetite. Everything is perfect, high quality and esthetic. Really great! Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 3.9 × 3.6 × 1.8 cm = 1.5” × 1.4” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 0.7 cm = 0.3”

	Olivenite
MB79D6: This specimen has crystals of Olivenite all over it, but in the center there is pocket with thick, brilliant, and intense beautiful green crystals. More beautiful that one can really expect for an infrequent mineral Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 5.2 × 3.4 × 2.8 cm = 2.0” × 1.3” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.4 cm = 0.4” × 0.2”

Olivenite with Azurite, Malachite and Duftite
	TP63M0: Excellent color Olivenite crystal aggregate with a good size for the species and the locality. Accompanied by Malachite pseudomorphous after Azurite, also Azurite crystals with an excellent transparency and definition and green aggregates and concretions of Duftite. The Duftite has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. A high quality specimen from a classic locality. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 5.7 × 5.3 × 3.2 cm = 2.2” × 2.1” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.2 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

	Willemite
TT99N6: Group of nearly transparent bright crystals with excellent color and very well defined terminations. A magnificent representative of the species. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 3.3 × 2.5 × 3.5 cm = 1.3” × 1.0” × 1.4” Intense fluorescence short UV & fluorescent long UV

Leiteite
Front Rear Side Side	TQ68T2: Leafy aggregate of considerable size for the species of this very rare zinc arsenate, whose occurrence is limited to only two localities, Tsumeb being the most significant due to the quality of the samples obtained. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia Specimen size: 4.7 × 0.4 × 0.3 cm = 1.9” × 0.2” × 0.1”

	Copper
EA27: Excellent Copper complex crystal form, floater, complete in all sides, with a little bit of iridescent color giving more esthetics (and color stability) to the specimen. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb  Namibia (08-09/82) Specimen size: 11 × 7.7 × 1.4 cm = 4.3” × 3.0” × 0.6”