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R123 - Phosgenite $ 2500 (=~ CAN$ 3431)
 Monteponi Mine, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 5 cm


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Phosgenite from Monteponi Mine, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy [db_pics/pics/r123a.jpg] Phosgenite from Monteponi Mine, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy [db_pics/pics/r123b.jpg] Phosgenite from Monteponi Mine, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy [db_pics/pics/r123c.jpg]

Gem transparent Phosgenite crystal spanning a vug in silvery sulfide matrix. The Phosgenite is 2.5cm in size and I love the sparkle of the matrix. Ex. Carl Acosta collection and ex. University of Delaware mineralogical museum with label.

R124 - Anglesite (green!) $ 1200 (=~ CAN$ 1647)
 Montevecchio Mine, Arbus, Sardinia, Italy
miniature - 4.2 x 3 x 2.0 cm


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Anglesite (green!) from Montevecchio Mine, Arbus, Sardinia, Italy [db_pics/pics/r124a.jpg] Anglesite (green!) from Montevecchio Mine, Arbus, Sardinia, Italy [db_pics/pics/r124b.jpg] Anglesite (green!) from Montevecchio Mine, Arbus, Sardinia, Italy [db_pics/pics/r124c.jpg] Anglesite (green!) from Montevecchio Mine, Arbus, Sardinia, Italy [db_pics/pics/r124d.jpg]

Two crystals of rare green Anglesite in a vug in gossan matrix. Comes wtih a couple old labels and a note from a previous collector who paid $800 for it back in 2007, 'I have never seen a better example, I would have paid twice the price'. Ex. Luca and Farbrizio Ferrero, Galvani Giancarlo collections with labels.

R125 - Calcite $ 900 (=~ CAN$ 1235)
 Bigrigg Mine, Egremont, Cumberland, England
miniature - 5.0 x 4 x 1.6 cm


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Calcite from Bigrigg Mine, Egremont, Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/r125a.jpg] Calcite from Bigrigg Mine, Egremont, Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/r125b.jpg] Calcite from Bigrigg Mine, Egremont, Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/r125c.jpg] Calcite from Bigrigg Mine, Egremont, Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/r125d.jpg]

Two elongated transparent Calcite crystals rising up off matrix at angles. The Calcite are undamaged, reach 4.5cm in length, and have a slight pink hue. An old classic collected over 100 years ago.

R126 - Grossular with Vesuvianite $ 300 (=~ CAN$ 412) SOLD
 Chihuahua, Mexico
cabinet - 9.5 x 8 x 4.5 cm


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Grossular with Vesuvianite from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r126a.jpg] Grossular with Vesuvianite from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r126b.jpg] Grossular with Vesuvianite from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r126c.jpg] Grossular with Vesuvianite from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r126d.jpg]

Cluster of highly lustrous Vesuvianite with an interesting mottled olive and dark brown coloration. Smaller tan Grossular crystals are attached. The Vusvianite reach 2.5cm in size. Interesting, solid mass of crystals that comes with an old 'The Lesnicks' label showing a date on back of 1984.

R127 - Halite $ 150 (=~ CAN$ 206) SOLD
 Hallstadt, Salzburg, Austria
thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1.7 cm


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Halite from Hallstadt, Salzburg, Austria [db_pics/pics/r127a.jpg] Halite from Hallstadt, Salzburg, Austria [db_pics/pics/r127b.jpg] Halite from Hallstadt, Salzburg, Austria [db_pics/pics/r127c.jpg]

Complete but distorted single cube of Halite from the old salt mines of Hallstadt. Translucent with an orange coloration. Comes with an old hand written label and an old Scott Williams label that notes 'unusual cubic crystal with inclusions'.

R129 - Gold $ 500 (=~ CAN$ 686) SOLD
 Nullagine, Western Australia, Australia
miniature - 3.7 x 2.7 x 2.0 cm


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Gold from Nullagine, Western Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/r129a.jpg] Gold from Nullagine, Western Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/r129b.jpg] Gold from Nullagine, Western Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/r129c.jpg] Gold from Nullagine, Western Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/r129d.jpg]

Bright masses of Gold in white Quartz from the prolific Gold fields of Western Australia. Specimen weighs 25.5 grams.

R130 - Vauxite $ 900 (=~ CAN$ 1235)
 Siglo XX Mine, Llallagua, Bolivia
miniature - 4.5 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm


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Vauxite from Siglo XX Mine, Llallagua, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/r130a.jpg] Vauxite from Siglo XX Mine, Llallagua, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/r130b.jpg] Vauxite from Siglo XX Mine, Llallagua, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/r130c.jpg] Vauxite from Siglo XX Mine, Llallagua, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/r130d.jpg]

Good sized specimen of the rare phosphate Vauxite composed of nothing but sparkling, deep blue crystals without matrix.

R131 - Tremolite $ 550 (=~ CAN$ 755) SOLD
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.5 x 0.7 cm


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Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r131a.jpg] Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r131b.jpg] Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r131c.jpg] Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/r131d.jpg]

Superb single crystal of Tremolite from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. A complete and undamaged crystal of the highest quality. Well terminated and complete all around with excellent color and transparency.

R132 - Legrandite $ 450 (=~ CAN$ 618) SOLD
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 6.2 x 3 x 2 cm


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Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r132a.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r132b.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r132c.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r132d.jpg]

Bright yellow crystals of Legrandite filling a vug in Limonite. Ex. David Stoudt collection.

R133 - Fluorite $ 120 (=~ CAN$ 165)
 Erongo Mtns., Namibia
thumbnail - 1 x 1 x 1 cm


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Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/r133a.jpg] Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/r133b.jpg] Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/r133c.jpg] Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/r133d.jpg]

Transparent single Fluorite crystal from Erongo. A jewel-like octahedral crystal with cube modifications and deep emerald green color.

R134 - Titanite (Sphene) $ 800 (=~ CAN$ 1098)
 Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 8.5 x 3 x 3 cm


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Titanite (Sphene) from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r134a.jpg] Titanite (Sphene) from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r134b.jpg] Titanite (Sphene) from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r134c.jpg] Titanite (Sphene) from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r134d.jpg]

Impressive, large twinned gemmy, lustrous Sphene (Titanite) crystal from Capelinha, Brazil. Large crystals of this size are hard to find. The crystal is 8.5cm tall and has areas of both transluceny and transparency. Very interesting growth features are present on one side, with smaller Sphene crystals and Epidote attached to the other side. Complete all around crystal with a couple edge chips that keep the price way down. Old label indicates it was purchased for $400 back in 2001.

R135 - Stilbite in Amethyst $ 450 (=~ CAN$ 618)
 Cape Blomidon, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
small cabinet - 8 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm


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Stilbite in Amethyst from Cape Blomidon, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada [db_pics/pics/r135a.jpg] Stilbite in Amethyst from Cape Blomidon, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada [db_pics/pics/r135b.jpg] Stilbite in Amethyst from Cape Blomidon, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada [db_pics/pics/r135c.jpg] Stilbite in Amethyst from Cape Blomidon, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada [db_pics/pics/r135d.jpg]

Here's something I've never seen before (!), a 2cm doubly-terminated Stilbite, translcuent and golden, set on Amethyst crystals. The specimen is solid Amethyst with an interesting dimpled textured outer surface. Ex. William Metropolis collection whose old label notes it was from the 'great slide of 1967'.

R136 - Hambergite $ 1800 (=~ CAN$ 2470)
 Rangkul, Pamir Mtns., Tajikistan
miniature - 3.3 x 3.1 x 1 cm


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Hambergite from Rangkul, Pamir Mtns., Tajikistan [db_pics/pics/r136a.jpg] Hambergite from Rangkul, Pamir Mtns., Tajikistan [db_pics/pics/r136b.jpg] Hambergite from Rangkul, Pamir Mtns., Tajikistan [db_pics/pics/r136c.jpg]

Single well terminated Hambergite crystal from Tajikistan. One my favorite Hambergites I've owned due to the robust size, smooth termination, and uncommon purple coloration in areas. Additionally, part of the back face shows reticulated twinning growth, similar to Cerussite. Ex. Herb Obodda personal collection No. 2900 with label.

R137 - Sugilite (fibrous) $ 1500 (=~ CAN$ 2058)
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
miniature - 3.2 x 2.7 x 1.5 cm


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Sugilite (fibrous) from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/r137a.jpg] Sugilite (fibrous) from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/r137b.jpg] Sugilite (fibrous) from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/r137c.jpg]

Bright, chatoyant fibrous Sugilite occurring as tightly packed crystals on matrix. Good masses of Sugilite on both sides of specimen. From a rare and limited find in 2014, this one with particularly good deep purple coloration (color is better than photos). Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

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