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P323 - Orpiment $ 1800 (=~ CAN$ 2470) SOLD
 Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 7.2 x 5 x 4 cm


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Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/p323a.jpg] Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/p323b.jpg] Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/p323c.jpg]

Colorful cluster of Orpiment crystals from the Twin Creeks Mine. This is an outstanding undamaged cluster with the best color, a bright yellow orange that is less dark than most.

P324 - Cuprian Smithsonite $ 3500 (=~ CAN$ 4803) SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p324a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p324b.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p324c.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p324d.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p324e.jpg]

Transparent lime green Smithsonite crystals on white Dolomite. The main crystal, 8mm tall, is both perfectly centered and stands upright off the matrix.

P325 - Aquamarine $ 3000 (=~ CAN$ 4117)
 Quy Chau District, Nghe An Province,Vietnam
small cabinet - 7.4 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm


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Aquamarine from Quy Chau District, Nghe An Province,Vietnam [db_pics/pics/p325a.jpg] Aquamarine from Quy Chau District, Nghe An Province,Vietnam [db_pics/pics/p325b.jpg] Aquamarine from Quy Chau District, Nghe An Province,Vietnam [db_pics/pics/p325c.jpg] Aquamarine from Quy Chau District, Nghe An Province,Vietnam [db_pics/pics/p325d.jpg]

Transparent single Aqua with both both good size and the great color Viatnamese Aquamarine are known for. Undamaged with uniform shape and glassy luster.

P326 - Willemite $ 2600 (=~ CAN$ 3568)
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm


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Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p326a.jpg] Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p326b.jpg] Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p326c.jpg] Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p326d.jpg]

Willemite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb. The Willemite form glassy, transparent yellow crystals with blue coloration on the ends. Undamaged floater specimen with crystals on both sides.

P327 - Rutile on Tantalite $ 3500 (=~ CAN$ 4803) SOLD
 Serra das Eguas, Brumado, Bahia, Brazil
small cabinet - 5.6 x 3.4 x 2.5 cm


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Rutile on Tantalite from Serra das Eguas, Brumado, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p327a.jpg] Rutile on Tantalite from Serra das Eguas, Brumado, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p327b.jpg] Rutile on Tantalite from Serra das Eguas, Brumado, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p327c.jpg] Rutile on Tantalite from Serra das Eguas, Brumado, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p327d.jpg] Rutile on Tantalite from Serra das Eguas, Brumado, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p327e.jpg]

Well formed, complete Tantalite crystal from old finds in Bahia. Well crystallized all around with red Rutile crystals in the surface. Slight chipping on one side as shown, otherwise all sides are smooth and flat. I acquired this out of a collection about 20 years ago, and prior to that it was in the Smithsonian Institute collection.

P328 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 350 (=~ CAN$ 480) SOLD
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/p328a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/p328b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/p328c.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/p328d.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/p328e.jpg]

Transparent purple Fluorite cubes on white Quartz crystals. The Fluorite crystals are glassy and phantomed and reach 1.3cm in size.

P329 - Rhodochrosite $ 250 (=~ CAN$ 343) SOLD
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
thumbnail - 1.5 x 0.7 x 0.4 cm


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Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p329a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p329b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p329c.jpg]

Complete single Rhodochrosite. Transparent top to bottom.

P330 - Rhodochrosite $ 150 (=~ CAN$ 206) SOLD
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm


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Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p330a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p330b.jpg]

Complete single Rhodochrosite. Transparent top to bottom.

P331 - Libethenite $ 2500 (=~ CAN$ 3431)
 Mindola Open Pit, Rokana Mine, Kitwe, Zambia
miniature - 4.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Libethenite from Mindola Open Pit, Rokana Mine, Kitwe, Zambia [db_pics/pics/p331a.jpg] Libethenite from Mindola Open Pit, Rokana Mine, Kitwe, Zambia [db_pics/pics/p331b.jpg] Libethenite from Mindola Open Pit, Rokana Mine, Kitwe, Zambia [db_pics/pics/p331c.jpg] Libethenite from Mindola Open Pit, Rokana Mine, Kitwe, Zambia [db_pics/pics/p331d.jpg]

Thick dark green Libethenite crystal in vug on matrix. This is an outstanding and robust crystal for the species measuring 1.5cm tall. Crystals from this mine are considered best of species and the locality is now closed. This was collected by Stan Korowski in 1974 and formerly in the Marvin Pearce collection. I acquired it in the 1990s and the label it came with indicates it was valued at $550 back in 1994.

P332 - Hausmannite $ 1250 (=~ CAN$ 1715)
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
miniature - 3.8 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Hausmannite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p332a.jpg] Hausmannite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p332b.jpg] Hausmannite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p332c.jpg] Hausmannite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p332d.jpg]

Exceptionally fine cluster of pagoda-shaped crystals of Hausmannite. Excellent undamaged example I've owned since the 1990s.

P333 - Brazilianite $ 2400 (=~ CAN$ 3294)
 Telirio Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.5 x 2.3 x 1.3 cm


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Brazilianite from Telirio Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p333a.jpg] Brazilianite from Telirio Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p333b.jpg] Brazilianite from Telirio Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p333c.jpg] Brazilianite from Telirio Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/p333d.jpg]

Glassy, semi-transparent single crystal with attached Muscovite and Albite. Complete all around and presents well. Excellent undamaged example I've owned since the 1990s, acquired from Frank Melanson.

P334 - Microlite in Quartz $ 450 (=~ CAN$ 618)
 Amelia, Virginia, USA
miniature - 4 x 3.3 x 1.8 cm


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Microlite in Quartz from Amelia, Virginia, USA [db_pics/pics/p334a.jpg] Microlite in Quartz from Amelia, Virginia, USA [db_pics/pics/p334b.jpg] Microlite in Quartz from Amelia, Virginia, USA [db_pics/pics/p334c.jpg]

A 6mm crystal of Microlite in smokey Quartz. Rare and hard to find old USA classic. Ex. Philadelphia Academy of Sciences specimen #4998.

P335 - Smithsonite $ 1800 (=~ CAN$ 2470)
 Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia
miniature - 4.3 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Smithsonite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p335a.jpg] Smithsonite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p335b.jpg] Smithsonite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p335c.jpg] Smithsonite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p335d.jpg] Smithsonite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p335e.jpg]

Two large translucent yellow Smithsonite crystals with a small amount of attached matrix. The largest crystal measures 3.4cm tip to tip. Undamaged, high quality crystals acquired 20+ years ago from the Marshall collection. Comes mounted on their old Lucite stand with a label that incorrectly attributes it to Tsumeb.

P336 - Hyalophane $ 180 (=~ CAN$ 247)
 Zagradski Creek, Busovaca, Bosnia and Herzegovina
miniature - 3.2 x 2.3 x 1.3 cm


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Hyalophane from Zagradski Creek, Busovaca, Bosnia and Herzegovina [db_pics/pics/p336a.jpg] Hyalophane from Zagradski Creek, Busovaca, Bosnia and Herzegovina [db_pics/pics/p336b.jpg] Hyalophane from Zagradski Creek, Busovaca, Bosnia and Herzegovina [db_pics/pics/p336c.jpg]

Fine quality, glassy single crystal of the barium-rich Orthoclase known as Hyalophane. Complete all around crystal with a striated termination, high glassy luster, and areas of transparency. The photos don't convey how bright and glassy the crystal is. Ex. Colin Manlove collection.

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