Mixed Minerals from Tucson 2025


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P749 - Talc ps. Quartz $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686)
 Johannes Mine, Gopfersgrun, Bavaria, Germany
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Talc ps. Quartz from Johannes Mine, Gopfersgrun, Bavaria, Germany [db_pics/pics/p749a.jpg] Talc ps. Quartz from Johannes Mine, Gopfersgrun, Bavaria, Germany [db_pics/pics/p749b.jpg] Talc ps. Quartz from Johannes Mine, Gopfersgrun, Bavaria, Germany [db_pics/pics/p749c.jpg] Talc ps. Quartz from Johannes Mine, Gopfersgrun, Bavaria, Germany [db_pics/pics/p749d.jpg]

Rare pseudomorph of Talc that has replaced a number of well formed Quartz crystals. There is a horizontal row of at least 7 crystals, with the tallest 1.7cm in height. Classic and now hard to find pseudomorph from what is, to my knowledge, the only worldwide locality that has produced these pseudomorphs. These were found over 100 years ago and have not been found since.

P750 - Strontianite $ 220 (=~ AUS$ 335) SOLD
 Oberdorf, Laming valley, Styria, Austria
thumbnail - 2.3 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm


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Strontianite from Oberdorf, Laming valley, Styria, Austria [db_pics/pics/p750a.jpg] Strontianite from Oberdorf, Laming valley, Styria, Austria [db_pics/pics/p750b.jpg] Strontianite from Oberdorf, Laming valley, Styria, Austria [db_pics/pics/p750c.jpg] Strontianite from Oberdorf, Laming valley, Styria, Austria [db_pics/pics/p750d.jpg]

Crystals of clear Strontianite with amber colored tips. Strontianite is a mineral not commonly seen in well defined individual crystals. Rare old material found decades ago, these Strontianites are amoung the best ever found.

P751 - Rhodochrosite $ 5000 (=~ AUS$ 7624) SOLD
 N'Chwaning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
miniature - 5 x 5 x 3 cm


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Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p751a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p751b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/p751c.jpg]

Botryoidal crystals of translucent Rhodochrosite over Manganite. Though rounded, individual crystals are evident all over. Undamaged crystals of an uncommon style from this mine and a deeper red than typical.

P752 - Fluorite with Sphalerite $ 2000 (=~ AUS$ 3050)
 Milpo Mine, Atacocha mining district, Pasco Province, Peru
small cabinet - 6.7 x 6.7 x 3 cm


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Fluorite with Sphalerite from Milpo Mine, Atacocha mining district, Pasco Province, Peru [db_pics/pics/p752a.jpg] Fluorite with Sphalerite from Milpo Mine, Atacocha mining district, Pasco Province, Peru [db_pics/pics/p752b.jpg] Fluorite with Sphalerite from Milpo Mine, Atacocha mining district, Pasco Province, Peru [db_pics/pics/p752c.jpg] Fluorite with Sphalerite from Milpo Mine, Atacocha mining district, Pasco Province, Peru [db_pics/pics/p752d.jpg]

Large, vivid emerald-green Fluorite crystal with an attached Sphalerite. Incredible colored crystal that is mostly transparent.

P753 - Betekhtinite $ 950 (=~ AUS$ 1449)
 Dzhezkazgan mining district, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
small cabinet - 8 x 8 x 4 cm


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Betekhtinite from Dzhezkazgan mining district, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/p753a.jpg] Betekhtinite from Dzhezkazgan mining district, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/p753b.jpg] Betekhtinite from Dzhezkazgan mining district, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/p753c.jpg] Betekhtinite from Dzhezkazgan mining district, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/p753d.jpg] Betekhtinite from Dzhezkazgan mining district, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/p753e.jpg]

Crystal aggregates of steely black Betekhtinite on a Quartz crystal covered matrix. The Betekhtinite and Quartz crystals cover both sides of the specimen. Betekhtinite is a rare copper, iron, lead sulfide mineral and matrix specimens were always harder to come by. Ex. Rolf Wein collection.

P754 - Fluorite on Ferberite $ 280 (=~ AUS$ 427)
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 4.5 x 2.6 x 1.8 cm


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Fluorite on Ferberite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/p754a.jpg] Fluorite on Ferberite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/p754b.jpg] Fluorite on Ferberite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/p754c.jpg] Fluorite on Ferberite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/p754d.jpg] Fluorite on Ferberite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/p754e.jpg]

Transparent purple Fluorite cubes on a black Ferberite crystal. Complete and undamaged, well crystallized all around. As a bonus there are also crystals of what appear to be Arsenopyrite pseudomorphing Pyrrhotite crystals. Ex. Dr. Steven Morehead collection.

P755 - Fluorite with Arsenopyrite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534)
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm


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Fluorite with Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/p755a.jpg] Fluorite with Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/p755b.jpg] Fluorite with Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/p755c.jpg] Fluorite with Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/p755d.jpg]

Transparent green cubic Fluorite in a neat stepped growth formation. Well crystallized all around with attached Arsenopyrite crystals. Ex. Dr. Steven Morehead collection.

P756 - Eudialyte $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686)
 Putelichorr Mt, Khibiny Massif, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm


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Eudialyte from Putelichorr Mt, Khibiny Massif, Murmansk Oblast, Russia [db_pics/pics/p756a.jpg] Eudialyte from Putelichorr Mt, Khibiny Massif, Murmansk Oblast, Russia [db_pics/pics/p756b.jpg] Eudialyte from Putelichorr Mt, Khibiny Massif, Murmansk Oblast, Russia [db_pics/pics/p756c.jpg] Eudialyte from Putelichorr Mt, Khibiny Massif, Murmansk Oblast, Russia [db_pics/pics/p756d.jpg]

Complete single pink/red Eudialyte crystal from a pegmatite occurrence near the summit of Mount Putelichorr in Russia. This crystal is in excellent condition with smooth, flat faces and bevelled edges all around with a contact point on the base. Quality Eudialyte crystals such as this are hard to find.

P757 - Fluorite with Schorl $ 225 (=~ AUS$ 343)
 Erongo Mountains, Namibia
miniature - 3.7 x 3 x 1 cm


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Fluorite with Schorl from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p757a.jpg] Fluorite with Schorl from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p757b.jpg] Fluorite with Schorl from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p757c.jpg] Fluorite with Schorl from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/p757d.jpg]

Glassy, twinned Fluorite crystal with black Schorl crystals. The Fluorite is highly transparent with a textured surface. Despite the textured surface, it haas a surprisingly bright and glassy luster.

P758 - Datolite (pink!) $ 1800 (=~ AUS$ 2745)
 Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa
small cabinet - 6 x 4.2 x 3.2 cm


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Datolite (pink!) from Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/p758a.jpg] Datolite (pink!) from Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/p758b.jpg] Datolite (pink!) from Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/p758c.jpg] Datolite (pink!) from Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/p758d.jpg]

Glassy and lustrous pink Datolite crystals on matrix. The crystals are undamaged and reach 2cm in size. These pink Datolites are beautiful and rare, and this is about as good as they get. Ex. Dr. Virgil Wood collection.

P759 - Malachite ps. Calcite $ 650 (=~ AUS$ 991)
 Brazzaville, Rep. of Congo
small cabinet - 7.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Malachite ps. Calcite from Brazzaville, Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/p759a.jpg] Malachite ps. Calcite from Brazzaville, Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/p759b.jpg] Malachite ps. Calcite from Brazzaville, Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/p759c.jpg] Malachite ps. Calcite from Brazzaville, Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/p759d.jpg]

Scalenohedral Calcite crystals that have pseudomorphed to Malachite. The outer surfaces are smooth and sharp with partial crystals revealing an interior of fibrous Malachite. The photos don't do this justice and I think it's much bettter in person.

P760 - Quartz with Pumpellyite inclusions $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229)
 Andhra Pardesh, India
miniature - 3.8 x 2.3 x 2 cm


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Quartz with Pumpellyite inclusions from Andhra Pardesh, India [db_pics/pics/p760a.jpg] Quartz with Pumpellyite inclusions from Andhra Pardesh, India [db_pics/pics/p760b.jpg] Quartz with Pumpellyite inclusions from Andhra Pardesh, India [db_pics/pics/p760c.jpg] Quartz with Pumpellyite inclusions from Andhra Pardesh, India [db_pics/pics/p760d.jpg] Quartz with Pumpellyite inclusions from Andhra Pardesh, India [db_pics/pics/p760e.jpg]

Transparent single Quartz crystal with inclusions of fibrous green Pumpellyite. New and interesting material.

P761 - Quartz on Svanbergite $ 75 (=~ AUS$ 114)
 Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Quartz on Svanbergite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/p761a.jpg] Quartz on Svanbergite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/p761b.jpg] Quartz on Svanbergite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/p761c.jpg]

Cluster of tan Svanbergite crystals to 7mm in size with a 1.3cm Quartz crystal attached to one side. Svanbergite is an uncommon Strontium Aluminum Phosphate Sulfate Hydroxide mineral.

P762 - Cobaltian Calcite $ 750 (=~ AUS$ 1144)
 Brazzaville, Rep. of Congo
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Cobaltian Calcite from Brazzaville, Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/p762a.jpg] Cobaltian Calcite from Brazzaville, Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/p762b.jpg] Cobaltian Calcite from Brazzaville, Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/p762c.jpg] Cobaltian Calcite from Brazzaville, Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/p762d.jpg]

Spikey, scalenohedral pink Cobaltian Calcite crystals. The crystals are bright translucent pink with an outer layer of lighter to colorless, transparent Calcite. The first generation of Calcite was partially coated by blue Chrysocolla before the second generation of Calcite, and is therefore included within the Calcite. Finally, the crystals have attached specks of Malachite and grey sulfide minerals.

P763 - Cuprian Adamite $ 500 (=~ AUS$ 762) SOLD
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 2.5 cm


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Cuprian Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p763a.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p763b.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p763c.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/p763d.jpg]

Large individual Cuprian Adamite crystals on matrix. The crystals are undamaged, reach 9mm in size, and have a deeper green center band.

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