Mixed Minerals from Tucson 2024



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FM857 - Aurichalcite in Calcite $ 900 (=~ CAN$ 1235) SOLD
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
cabinet - 10 x 9.0 x 5.5 cm


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Aurichalcite in Calcite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm857a.jpg] Aurichalcite in Calcite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm857b.jpg] Aurichalcite in Calcite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm857c.jpg] Aurichalcite in Calcite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm857d.jpg]

Large, shallow vug in Limonite filled with vivid blue Aurichalcite included Calcite crystals. The Calcite crystals are transparent and reach 9mm in size. You can see the spherical Aurichalcite crystals under and within the Calcite. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM858 - Adamite $ 950 (=~ CAN$ 1304) SOLD
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 6 x 4.0 x 3 cm


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Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm858a.jpg] Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm858b.jpg] Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm858c.jpg] Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm858d.jpg]

Sparkling, rounded cluster of Adamite crystals atop a brown Limonite matrix. The Adamite forms a single large cluster 4.8cm tall in perfect condition that also partially wraps around the matrix. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM859 - Dolomite $ 275 (=~ CAN$ 377)
Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil
miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.3 cm


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Dolomite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm859a.jpg] Dolomite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm859b.jpg] Dolomite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm859c.jpg] Dolomite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm859d.jpg] Dolomite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm859e.jpg]

Transparent single Dolomite crystal from the Brumado Mine. Classic twinned crystal colored by Hematite inclusions. A partial Magnesite crystal is attached at the bottom. Complete all around and undamaged.


FM860 - Ilmenite $ 1000 (=~ CAN$ 1372)
The Pinnacles Pegmatites, Arkaroola Region (Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary; Arkaroola Station), North Flinders Range, South Australia, Australia
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 4.5 cm


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Ilmenite from The Pinnacles Pegmatites, Arkaroola Region (Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary; Arkaroola Station), North Flinders Range, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm860a.jpg] Ilmenite from The Pinnacles Pegmatites, Arkaroola Region (Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary; Arkaroola Station), North Flinders Range, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm860b.jpg] Ilmenite from The Pinnacles Pegmatites, Arkaroola Region (Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary; Arkaroola Station), North Flinders Range, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm860c.jpg] Ilmenite from The Pinnacles Pegmatites, Arkaroola Region (Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary; Arkaroola Station), North Flinders Range, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm860d.jpg]

Large, lustrous silvery/black Ilmenite crystals from Australia. The locality consists of 'Two prominent alkaline to peralkaline granitic pegmatite outcrops occurring in the Neoproterozoic sedimentary rocks' [MINDAT]. Main crystal is 4cm in size and sharp. The best crystals are on the top, however the edges are also crystallized. Excellent large crystals for the species.


FM862 - Bismuthinite $ 130 (=~ CAN$ 178)
Biggenden Mine, Mount Biggenden, Queensland, Australia
thumbnail - 1.1 x 1 x 0.2 cm


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Bismuthinite from Biggenden Mine, Mount Biggenden, Queensland, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm862a.jpg] Bismuthinite from Biggenden Mine, Mount Biggenden, Queensland, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm862b.jpg]

V-shaped pair of Bismuthinite crystals from Australia. Most commonly seen as hair-like inclusions in other minerals, larger well formed crystals of Bismuthinite are uncommon.


FM863 - Amethyst scepter $ 350 (=~ CAN$ 480) SOLD
Due West, Abbeyville Co., South Carolina, USA
small cabinet - 5.1 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm


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Amethyst scepter from Due West, Abbeyville Co., South Carolina, USA [db_pics/pics/fm863a.jpg] Amethyst scepter from Due West, Abbeyville Co., South Carolina, USA [db_pics/pics/fm863b.jpg] Amethyst scepter from Due West, Abbeyville Co., South Carolina, USA [db_pics/pics/fm863c.jpg] Amethyst scepter from Due West, Abbeyville Co., South Carolina, USA [db_pics/pics/fm863d.jpg] Amethyst scepter from Due West, Abbeyville Co., South Carolina, USA [db_pics/pics/fm863e.jpg]

Glassy, transparent purple Amethyst scepter atop a white Quartz crystal. Complete and undamaged. Ex. Dr. Steven Morehead collection with label.


FM864 - Miargyrite on Quartz $ 500 (=~ CAN$ 686) SOLD
Banska Stiavnica, Banska Bystrica Region, Slovakia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 2 cm


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Miargyrite on Quartz from Banska Stiavnica, Banska Bystrica Region, Slovakia [db_pics/pics/fm864a.jpg] Miargyrite on Quartz from Banska Stiavnica, Banska Bystrica Region, Slovakia [db_pics/pics/fm864b.jpg] Miargyrite on Quartz from Banska Stiavnica, Banska Bystrica Region, Slovakia [db_pics/pics/fm864c.jpg] Miargyrite on Quartz from Banska Stiavnica, Banska Bystrica Region, Slovakia [db_pics/pics/fm864d.jpg] Miargyrite on Quartz from Banska Stiavnica, Banska Bystrica Region, Slovakia [db_pics/pics/fm864e.jpg]

Miargyrite crystals on Quartz crystals. Miargyrite is a rare silver bearing species (silver antimony sulphide). This is a historic piece that comes with a number of old labels including one that states the species was acquired from Ed McDole back in 1958. The old labels indicate the locality as 'Schemnitz, Hungary' located in what is now Slovakia. From MINDAT: 'Vein-type epithermal precious metal and base metal deposit. Old German name is Schemnitz and the old Hungarian name is Selmecbanya'. Ex. Dr. Steven Morehead collection with label.


FM865 - Azurite, Malachite $ 600 (=~ CAN$ 823)
Burra Open Cut Mine, Burra, South Australia, Australia
cabinet - 9.5 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Azurite, Malachite from Burra Open Cut Mine, Burra, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm865a.jpg] Azurite, Malachite from Burra Open Cut Mine, Burra, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm865b.jpg] Azurite, Malachite from Burra Open Cut Mine, Burra, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm865c.jpg] Azurite, Malachite from Burra Open Cut Mine, Burra, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm865d.jpg]

Malachite vug filled with bladed crystals of deep blue Azurite. Excellent large example.


FM866 - Paradamite $ 75 (=~ CAN$ 103) SOLD
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.2 x 1 cm


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Paradamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm866a.jpg] Paradamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm866b.jpg] Paradamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm866c.jpg]

Single 6mm crystal of rare Paradamite on matrix. Ex. Dennis Ewell collection.


FM868 - Silver $ 500 (=~ CAN$ 686) SOLD
Dzhezkazgan mining district, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
miniature - 5.0 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Silver from Dzhezkazgan mining district, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/fm868a.jpg] Silver from Dzhezkazgan mining district, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/fm868b.jpg] Silver from Dzhezkazgan mining district, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/fm868c.jpg] Silver from Dzhezkazgan mining district, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/fm868d.jpg]

Ropey wires of Silver rising up off dense clusters of Silver wires. There is a bit of Quartz present, otherwise this is all tightly clustered Silver wires. Excellent specimen! Ex. Dr. Steven Morehead collection with label.


FM869 - Crocoite $ 400 (=~ CAN$ 549) SOLD
Berezovsk, Ural Mtns., Russia
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Crocoite from Berezovsk, Ural Mtns., Russia [db_pics/pics/fm869a.jpg] Crocoite from Berezovsk, Ural Mtns., Russia [db_pics/pics/fm869b.jpg] Crocoite from Berezovsk, Ural Mtns., Russia [db_pics/pics/fm869c.jpg] Crocoite from Berezovsk, Ural Mtns., Russia [db_pics/pics/fm869d.jpg]

Orange/red Crocoite crystals associated with Quartz crystals. Some of the Crocoite are transparent. Yellow coatings of what is likely Vauquelinite are also present. Bereszovsk is the Type locality for both Crocoite and Vauquelinite. Crocoite was first described from this mine way back in 1766 and this specimen is potentially hundreds of years old.


FM871 - Pyromorphite $ 600 (=~ CAN$ 823) SOLD
Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
small cabinet - 6.5 x 6 x 3 cm


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Pyromorphite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm871a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm871b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm871c.jpg]

Bright yellow crystals of Pyromorphite on matrix. Brown Pyromorphite crystals are more commonly seen from this locality and these bright yellow crystals are much more desirable.

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