Fluorite with Muscovite and Schorl

From Erongo Mountain, Namibia

Tsavorite Garnet from Merelani Hills, Tanzania.

A nice crystal specimen of Amethyst with scepter growth from the Chibuku Mine in Zimbabwe.

This is a great combination mineral specimen of Shattuckite, Quartz, & Mottramite from the Kaokoveld Plateau in Namibia. 

A lovely Amethyst crystal specimen that is typical of the Goboboseb Mountains in Namibia. 

Polished Malachite, Congo

Beautiful MALACHITE specimen in botryoidal form. Rich, green color. This piece glistens in the light. Collected in the 1990’s from the Mashamba West Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. From the collection of Roger Maynard, Roger is a friend and was a long-time geologist with the US Geological Survey in New Mexico.

MALACHITE is a copper carbonate mineral, frequently found with Azurite. It occurs as a secondary mineral in the oxidation zone of copper deposits. Malachite is a banded light and dark green crystal with a dull and silky luster. Its various crystal habits include massive forms that are botryoidal, stalactitic or globular. The crystals are fibrous and are frequently found as pseudomorphs of Azurite. Malachite is very popular mineral among collectors and lapidary and jewelry artists. It belongs to the Monoclinic Crystal System. Hardness is 3.5 – 4 on the Mohs’s scale.

Metaphysical properties: Malachite is an important protection stone. It absorbs negative energies and pollutants. Malachite is an extremely versatile healing stone. Malachite lowers blood pressure and treats asthma, epilepsy, fractures, swollen joints, growths, travel sickness, vertigo, and tumors. It enhances the immune system. Malachite can assist in restoring strength and vitality after illness and in rebuilding or repairing tissue after surgery.

Location: Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi mining district, Lualaba, Democratic Republic of Congo

Specimen size: 4.5 x 4.1 x 1.5 inches

Specimen weight: 235 grams (8.3 ounces)

Cluster of emerald-green DIOPTASE crystals with white Calcite crystals. The largest dioptase crystal is 0.4 inches long. Luster is adamantine. Crystals are rhombohedral shape. The specimen is from the famous TSUMEB Mine in Namibia.

At least 30 individual, emerald-green DIOPTASE crystals sprinkled on a Dolomite matrix. The largest dioptase crystal is 0.3 inches long. Luster is adamantine. Crystals are rhombohedral shape. The specimen is from the famous TSUMEB Mine in Namibia. From the collection of Kim Cathcart.

Cluster of large emerald-green DIOPTASE crystals on matrix. The two largest dioptase crystals are 0.5 inches long. Luster is adamantine. Crystals are rhombohedral shape. The specimen is from the famous TSUMEB Mine in Namibia. Custom base. Minor white Calcite crystals are sprinkled over the specimen.