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D529 - Rosasite, Aurichalcite, Calcite $ 150 (=~ CAN$ 206) SOLD
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 4 cm


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Rosasite, Aurichalcite, Calcite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D529a.jpg] Rosasite, Aurichalcite, Calcite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D529b.jpg] Rosasite, Aurichalcite, Calcite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D529c.jpg] Rosasite, Aurichalcite, Calcite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D529d.jpg] Rosasite, Aurichalcite, Calcite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/D529e.jpg]

Pearly white rhombs of Calcite atop a vug lined with both Rosasite and Aurichalcite. Fresh and clean, this vug has only been open for a matter of weeks. I particularly like the sprays of Aurichalcite that have been coated by Rosasite.


D488 - Cerussite $ 150 (=~ CAN$ 206) SOLD
Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.4 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D488a.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D488b.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D488c.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/D488d.jpg]

Highly transparent and glassy pair of Cerussite crystalsfrom Tsumeb. Very clean with only a couple small chips.


D486 - Galena with Quartz $ 120 (=~ CAN$ 165)
Butte Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Galena with Quartz from Butte Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D486a.jpg] Galena with Quartz from Butte Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D486b.jpg] Galena with Quartz from Butte Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D486c.jpg] Galena with Quartz from Butte Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/D486d.jpg]

Bright and shiny Galena crystals (some skeletal!) associated with Quartz crystals. This came out of an old collection without a label, but have "Butte Co." writtn on the back. It's possibly from the Surcease gold mine. Neat and unusual piece for a California collector.


D487 - Galena $ 120 (=~ CAN$ 165)
Iowa, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


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Galena from Iowa, USA [db_pics/pics/D487a.jpg] Galena from Iowa, USA [db_pics/pics/D487b.jpg] Galena from Iowa, USA [db_pics/pics/D487c.jpg] Galena from Iowa, USA [db_pics/pics/D487d.jpg]

Bright and shiny Galena crystals from Iowa! A nice stack of cubes. This came out of an old collection with the only 'Iowa' as the locality. Neat and unusual piece for an Iowa mineral collector.


DS1 - Diaspore $ 950 (=~ CAN$ 1304) SOLD
Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.3 x 0.9 cm


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Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/DS1a.jpg] Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/DS1b.jpg] Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/DS1c.jpg]

V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Milas, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms', complete and undamaged. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.


DS2 - Diaspore $ 500 (=~ CAN$ 686) SOLD
Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.4 x 1 cm


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Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/DS2a.jpg] Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/DS2b.jpg] Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/DS2c.jpg] Diaspore from Milas, Mugla Prov., Turkey [db_pics/pics/DS2d.jpg]

V-twin crystal of color change Diaspore. From new finds in the mountains near Milas, these new Diaspore crystals are spectacular in color and form. Glassy, flat termination faces on both 'arms', complete and undamaged with a point of contact at the bottom of the V where it grew against the matrix. Gem quality and transparent inside. Medium purple color in natural sunlight.


D490 - Fluorite on Pyrhottite $ 175 (=~ CAN$ 240) SOLD
Dal'Negorsk, Russia
thumbnail - 2.9 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm


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Fluorite on Pyrhottite from Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/D490a.jpg] Fluorite on Pyrhottite from Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/D490b.jpg] Fluorite on Pyrhottite from Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/D490c.jpg] Fluorite on Pyrhottite from Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/D490d.jpg]

Transparent, colorless Fluorite crystal atop Pyrhottite. The crystal is 2.7cm wide and a mixture of cube and octahedral faces. A couple very minor chips otherwise complete and perfect all around.


D506 - Pezzottaite $ 275 (=~ CAN$ 377) SOLD
Ambatovita, near Mandrosonoro, Madagascar
thumbnail - 1.6 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm


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Pezzottaite from Ambatovita, near Mandrosonoro, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/D506a.jpg] Pezzottaite from Ambatovita, near Mandrosonoro, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/D506b.jpg] Pezzottaite from Ambatovita, near Mandrosonoro, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/D506c.jpg]

Single Pezzottaite crystal (Caesium rich Beryl) with a raspberry red color and good transparency. The crystal has a broad, smooth front face with bevelled edges and a more etched and stepped growth on the backside.


M349 - Azurite $ 225 (=~ CAN$ 309)
Morenci Mine, Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.8 cm


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Azurite from Morenci Mine, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M349a.jpg] Azurite from Morenci Mine, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M349b.jpg] Azurite from Morenci Mine, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M349c.jpg]

Rosette formations of bright 'electric' blue Azurite crystals on matrix. Stunning and uncommon Arizona thumbnail. There are a couple small spheres of Malachite also present.


D481 - Prehnite $ 275 (=~ CAN$ 377) SOLD
Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA
cabinet - 13.5 x 9 x 4.5 cm


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Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/D481a.jpg] Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/D481b.jpg] Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/D481c.jpg] Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/D481d.jpg] Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/D481e.jpg]

Large flat specimen of bubbly Prehnite. A nice translucent green with exceptional luster. Very clean with no damage excpt for a chip at the lower left edge. Out of an old collection from the 1980s.


D414 - Argentiferous Galena on Siderite stalactites $ 375 (=~ CAN$ 515) SOLD
White Raven Mine, Boulder Co., Colorado, USA
large cabinet - 20 x 16 x 11 cm


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Argentiferous Galena on Siderite stalactites from White Raven Mine, Boulder Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/D414a.jpg] Argentiferous Galena on Siderite stalactites from White Raven Mine, Boulder Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/D414b.jpg] Argentiferous Galena on Siderite stalactites from White Raven Mine, Boulder Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/D414c.jpg] Argentiferous Galena on Siderite stalactites from White Raven Mine, Boulder Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/D414d.jpg] Argentiferous Galena on Siderite stalactites from White Raven Mine, Boulder Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/D414e.jpg] Argentiferous Galena on Siderite stalactites from White Raven Mine, Boulder Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/D414f.jpg] Argentiferous Galena on Siderite stalactites from White Raven Mine, Boulder Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/D414g.jpg] Argentiferous Galena on Siderite stalactites from White Raven Mine, Boulder Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/D414h.jpg] Argentiferous Galena on Siderite stalactites from White Raven Mine, Boulder Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/D414i.jpg]

Large specimen of well crystallized Siderite stalactites covered with small dark crystals of Silver rich Galena. Out of an old collection dating back to the 1980s and earlier. The White Raven was an old lead and Silver mine active in the early 1900s.

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