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CT813 - Phurcalite $ 60 SOLD
Los Azules mine, Quebrada San Miguel, Copiapó Province, Atacama, Chile
thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 2 cm


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Phurcalite from Los Azules mine, Quebrada San Miguel, Copiapó Province, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT813a.jpg] Phurcalite from Los Azules mine, Quebrada San Miguel, Copiapó Province, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT813b.jpg] Phurcalite from Los Azules mine, Quebrada San Miguel, Copiapó Province, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT813c.jpg]

Areas of yellow Phurcalite, a uranium phosphate mineral, on matrix. Uncommon specimen from the Chuck Trantham collection.


CT812 - Linarite, Brochantite $ 275 SOLD
Dos Adrianas Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile
thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Linarite, Brochantite from Dos Adrianas Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT812a.jpg] Linarite, Brochantite from Dos Adrianas Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT812b.jpg] Linarite, Brochantite from Dos Adrianas Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT812c.jpg]

Crystals of deep blue Linarite and green Brochantite. The Linarite formed spherical masses of bladed crystals. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.


CT810 - Caledonite $ 50 SOLD
Dos Adrianas Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Caledonite from Dos Adrianas Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT810a.jpg] Caledonite from Dos Adrianas Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT810b.jpg] Caledonite from Dos Adrianas Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT810c.jpg] Caledonite from Dos Adrianas Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT810d.jpg]

Crystals of blue Caledonite in matrix. Some is more massive looking but there are plenty of lustrous crystal faces present. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.


CT809 - Caledonite $ 50 SOLD
Dos Adrianas Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Caledonite from Dos Adrianas Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT809a.jpg] Caledonite from Dos Adrianas Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT809b.jpg] Caledonite from Dos Adrianas Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT809c.jpg] Caledonite from Dos Adrianas Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT809d.jpg]

Crystals of blue Caledonite in matrix. Some is more massive looking but there are plenty of lustrous crystal faces present. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.


M752 - Chalcopyrite $ 160 SOLD
El Teniente Mine, Rancague, Chile
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Chalcopyrite from El Teniente Mine, Rancague, Chile [db_pics/pics/M752a.jpg] Chalcopyrite from El Teniente Mine, Rancague, Chile [db_pics/pics/M752b.jpg] Chalcopyrite from El Teniente Mine, Rancague, Chile [db_pics/pics/M752c.jpg] Chalcopyrite from El Teniente Mine, Rancague, Chile [db_pics/pics/M752d.jpg] Chalcopyrite from El Teniente Mine, Rancague, Chile [db_pics/pics/M752e.jpg]

Large Chalcopyrite crystals to 2.5cm on a matrix of soid Chalcopyrite. The El Teniente mine (meaning "The Lieutenant") is reportedly the world's biggest underground copper mine than began operations in 1819, located in the Andes mountains at an elevation of 7,500 above sea level. This mine is also known for its very large gypsum crystals, measuring up to l0 feet long. An interesting locality piece that comes with an old Lidstrom's label. Out of an old collection form the 1980s.


M381 - Cuprite on Copper $ 250 SOLD
Mantos de Cuba Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile
miniature - 4.2 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm


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Cuprite on Copper from Mantos de Cuba Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/M381a.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Mantos de Cuba Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/M381b.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Mantos de Cuba Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/M381c.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Mantos de Cuba Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/M381d.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Mantos de Cuba Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/M381e.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Mantos de Cuba Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/M381f.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Mantos de Cuba Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/M381g.jpg]

Mass of crystallized Copper with attached, distinct crystals of Cuprite. Comes with an old Roberts Minerals label.

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