Len Pisciotta Collection - Final Update


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LP434 - Cerussite $ 900 (=~ £ 720) SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 8.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp434a.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp434b.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp434c.jpg]

Exquisite specimen of transparent Cerussite crystals from Tsumeb. A long, narrow rock matrix hosts numerous transparent Cerussite crystals, many of which have a golden coloration. Fine and undamaged. Ex. Cliff Krueger, Len Pisciotta collections and comes with 3 old labels.

LP435 - Barite $ 200 (=~ £ 160)
 Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.8 cm


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Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp435a.jpg] Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp435b.jpg] Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp435c.jpg] Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/LP435.mp4]

Cluster of terminated and doubly-terminated blue Barite crystals from Morocco. The Barite is translucent to transparent and composed of thin bladed crystals grouped together forming and attractive cluster. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP437 - Wulfenite $ 3500 (=~ £ 2798) SOLD
 Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
cabinet - 10 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm


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Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp437a.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp437b.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp437c.jpg]

Classic Los Lamentos Wulfenite with uncommon quality and aesthetics. Bright, highly lustrous Wulfenite crystals are present over white Calcite that is dusted by greenish Descloisite. In excellent condition. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP440 - Vanadinite $ 350 (=~ £ 280) SOLD
 Mibladen, Morocco
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 4 cm


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Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp440a.jpg] Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp440b.jpg] Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp440c.jpg]

Cluster of lustrous red Vanadinite crystals on matrix. High quality undamaged crystals to 1.3cm in size. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP441 - Buergerite $ 750 (=~ £ 600)
 Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
small cabinet - 7 x 4 x 1.3 cm


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Buergerite from Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp441a.jpg] Buergerite from Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp441b.jpg] Buergerite from Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp441c.jpg]

Clusters and isolated single crystals of golden brown Buergerite (now known as Fluor-Buergerite) crystals on matrix. Beugerite is a rare species in the Tourmaline group. This locality (the Type locality) produces the world's best specimens. Interestingly, this locality was once lost for many years and later rediscovered. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Dave Bunk label.

LP443 - Spessartine on Feldspar $ 2500 (=~ £ 1999)
 Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 7.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443a.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443b.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443c.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443d.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443e.jpg]

A large deep wine-red Spessartine crystal on white feldspar with other smaller Spessartine crystals and black crystals of what is possibly Tantalite. The main crytals is 4.5cm in size and very complex, featuring typical flat crystals faces, etched faces, and a hollow area on the left side with a mound-shaped crystal mass in the center. The main crystal is fully crystallized all around and nearly pristine. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and one of my favorite pieces in the collection.

LP446 - Quartz Gwindel $ 350 (=~ £ 280)
 Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm


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Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446a.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446b.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446c.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446d.jpg]

Highly transparent single Quartz gwindel from Pakistan. Complete all around and in nearly pristine condition - even the bottom is recrystallized. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

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