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TS200 - Smithsonite $ 700 (=~ € 640) SOLD Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail - 3 x 2.7 x 1.7 cm Sulfide matrix coated by pink Smithsonite forms the base for a large single pink Smithsonite 2.7cm wide. The crystal is complete with good luster with some abrasion along one edge.
TS203 - Calcite included by Dioptase SOLD Tsumeb, Namibia large cabinet - 19 x 12 x 5 cm Large, spectacular specimen of Calcite crystals colored green by inclusions of Dioptase, a Tsumeb classic. The specimen is a floater, crystallized on all sides, though the Dioptase inclusions are limited to the front side. The specimen is remarkably free of damage for such a large, old specimen. Individual crystals reach 2.5 cm in size.
A115 - Apatite $ 400 (=~ € 365) SOLD Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan, Afghanistan miniature - 3.6 x 2.3 x 1.2 cm An 8mm wide crystal of purple Apatite well centered on matrix of Quartz and Lepidolite. Most Afghan purple Apatites I see are imperfect with bad luster or otherwise unsuitable as a fine specimen. This is the uncommon exception with good color, luster, and a nice display.
A119 - Fluorite $ 70 (=~ € 64) SOLD Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm Floater cluster of cubic Fluorite, Dolomite, and Quartz. The Fluorite is transparent with purple cores. Undamaged.
A143 - Fluorite $ 270 (=~ € 247) SOLD Dongpo Mine, Hunan Prov., China small cabinet - 6 x 6 x 3.5 cm Fantastic water-clear fluorite crystals from a recent, limited find. Light green in color, undamaged, very fine quality.
A189 - Fluorite $ 125 (=~ € 114) SOLD Dongpo Mine, Hunan Prov., China miniature - 5 x 4 x 3.5 cm Fantastic water-clear fluorite crystals from a recent, limited find. Light green in color, undamaged though lower left side of main crystal has some contacting.
A295 - Indicolite $ 280 (=~ € 256) SOLD Kunar Prov., Afghanstan thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.2 x 0.8 cm Pair of intergrown Elbaite crystals with superb blue color. This is true blue color without any green. Complete all around and undamaged.
A296 - Peridot $ 100 (=~ € 91) SOLD Sapat Valley, Mansehra, Kohistan, Pakistan thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.1 x 1.0 cm Complete gemmy crystal with much better sharpness of form than most and a great lime green color without the olive overtones typical of most.
A971 - Hematite on Quartz $ 450 (=~ € 411) SOLD Huanggangliang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China cabinet - 13 x 5 x 4.5 cm Large, some what flattened green Quartz crystal with internal purple zones, clean and undamaged. At the base are smaller Quartz crystals and beautiful rosettes of Hematite.
E389 - Liroconite $ 1800 (=~ € 1645) SOLD Wheal Gorland, Gwennap, Cornwall, England miniature - 3.9 x 2.5 x 2 cm Intense blue crystals of Lironconite in 3 separate vugs in matrix (two on front, one in backside). Crystals reach 3-4mm in size. Spectacular color!
NA490 - Copper in Calcite $ 400 (=~ € 365) SOLD Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 2 cm Colorful, floater specimen of Copper, Epidote, and Copper included Calcite. Good crystals on front and back.Largest crystal is a 2.2cm double-terminated Calcite. Damage to one small crystal on the backside, otherwise undamaged. ©2010-2018 Marin Mineral |