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R138 - Fluorite $ 800 (=~ CAN$ 1098)
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/r138a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/r138b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/r138c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/r138d.jpg]

Gem transparent Fluorite crystals without matrix. These are fine, undamaged blue/green cubic crystals with phantoms. The two main crystals are aligned side-by-side and the internal purple phantoms give the appearance of eyes. Photos don't do justice to the brightness and transparency of these crystals! You can see right through the crystals. From older finds.

R140 - Whewellite, Ankerite $ 650 (=~ CAN$ 892)
 Kladno, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic
miniature - 5.0 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm


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Whewellite, Ankerite from Kladno, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/r140a.jpg] Whewellite, Ankerite from Kladno, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/r140b.jpg] Whewellite, Ankerite from Kladno, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/r140c.jpg] Whewellite, Ankerite from Kladno, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/r140d.jpg]

Uncommon matrix Whewellite from the Czech Republic. A breccia fragment sprinkled on all sides by white Ankerite crystals with a white, twin Whewellite crystal 1.5cm in size. Whewellite is a rare organic species that is seldom seen on matrix, especially with a crystal that stands upright on the matrix such as this one. Comes with a couple old collection labels.

R141 - Rhodochrosite with Stilbite, Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite $ 350 (=~ CAN$ 480)
 Davidkovo, Bulgaria
small cabinet - 8.5 x 7 x 4.0 cm


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Rhodochrosite with Stilbite, Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite from Davidkovo, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/r141a.jpg] Rhodochrosite with Stilbite, Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite from Davidkovo, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/r141b.jpg] Rhodochrosite with Stilbite, Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite from Davidkovo, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/r141c.jpg] Rhodochrosite with Stilbite, Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite from Davidkovo, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/r141d.jpg]

Neat and colorful specimen of Rhodochrosite crystals with tan-colored Stilbite crystals, dark Sphalerite, and bright metallic Chalcopyrite crystals.

R142 - Amazonite $ 350 (=~ CAN$ 480)
 Pike's Peak, Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 4.5 cm


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Amazonite from Pike's Peak, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/r142a.jpg] Amazonite from Pike's Peak, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/r142b.jpg] Amazonite from Pike's Peak, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/r142c.jpg] Amazonite from Pike's Peak, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/r142d.jpg]

Cluster of Amazonite crystals with particularly rich blue/green coloration. The main crystal is also partially doubly-terminated. Complete all around and undamaged. Comes with an old collection label for the collection of simply 'Wolf'.

R143 - Microlite $ 3750 (=~ CAN$ 5146)
 Macoa, Alto Ligonha Pegmatite Field, Zambezia Prov., Mozambique
thumbnail - 2 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm


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Microlite from Macoa, Alto Ligonha Pegmatite Field, Zambezia Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/r143a.jpg] Microlite from Macoa, Alto Ligonha Pegmatite Field, Zambezia Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/r143b.jpg] Microlite from Macoa, Alto Ligonha Pegmatite Field, Zambezia Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/r143c.jpg]

Large single crystal of Microlite from Alto Ligonha. Translucent red with sharp edges, this is one of the better, larger crystals I've seen from the find. The label shows it as Fluorcalciomicrolite but I have also seen these sold as Oxystannomicrolite. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R144 - Buergerite $ 280 (=~ CAN$ 384)
 Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
thumbnail - 3.0 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm


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Buergerite from Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r144a.jpg] Buergerite from Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r144b.jpg] Buergerite from Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r144c.jpg]

Fine thumbnail-sized specimen of Buergerite (FluorBuergerite). Numerous shiny, dark brown crystals to 9mm are scattered on the surface. 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.

R146 - Turquoise $ 350 (=~ CAN$ 480) SOLD
 Kingman, Cerbat Mountains, Mohave County, Arizona, USA
miniature - 4.2 x 3.5 x 1.1 cm


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Turquoise from Kingman, Cerbat Mountains, Mohave County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/r146a.jpg] Turquoise from Kingman, Cerbat Mountains, Mohave County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/r146b.jpg]

Nodule of rich blue Turquoise from the famous Kingman mine in Arizona. Sawcut on one side revealing the fine, uniform blue color inside. Fine display quality Turquoise specimen.

R147 - Calcite $ 180 (=~ CAN$ 247)
 Newport Quarry, Newport, Monroe County, Michigan, USA
miniature - 4.8 x 3 x 3 cm


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Calcite from Newport Quarry, Newport, Monroe County, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/r147a.jpg] Calcite from Newport Quarry, Newport, Monroe County, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/r147b.jpg] Calcite from Newport Quarry, Newport, Monroe County, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/r147c.jpg] Calcite from Newport Quarry, Newport, Monroe County, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/r147d.jpg] Calcite from Newport Quarry, Newport, Monroe County, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/r147e.jpg]

Stacked cluster of doubly-terminated yellow Calcite crystals from an abandoned quarry in Michigan. Well-crystallized all around and undamaged. Has an old collection number glued to it near the base.

R148 - Olmiite $ 1250 (=~ CAN$ 1715)
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/r148a.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/r148b.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/r148c.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/r148d.jpg]

Large 3.5cm spherical cluster of Olmiite on matrix. This is a complete, undamaged cluster. The color changes from tan to more reddish under different lighting conditions. Small pink/white spheres of Xonotlite are present around the base.

R149 - Pyrite on Calcite $ 1250 (=~ CAN$ 1715) SOLD
 Dal'negorsk, Russia
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm


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Pyrite on Calcite from Dal'negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/r149a.jpg] Pyrite on Calcite from Dal'negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/r149b.jpg] Pyrite on Calcite from Dal'negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/r149c.jpg] Pyrite on Calcite from Dal'negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/r149d.jpg] Pyrite on Calcite from Dal'negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/r149e.jpg]

Highly attractive cluster of Calcite crystals with their edges rimmed by sparkling Pyrite. An undamaged mound of tabular crystals. The Pyrite is both golden and irridescent. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R150 - Azurite, Chlorargyrite on Malachite $ 1500 (=~ CAN$ 2058)
 Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
small cabinet - 8 x 4 x 0.8 cm


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Azurite, Chlorargyrite on Malachite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/r150a.jpg] Azurite, Chlorargyrite on Malachite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/r150b.jpg] Azurite, Chlorargyrite on Malachite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/r150c.jpg] Azurite, Chlorargyrite on Malachite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/r150d.jpg]

Thin, flat matrix of Malachite covered by sparkling blue Azurite crystals and olive green Chlorargyrite crystals. The Azurite are especially bright and translucent. Has a few old collection numbers glued to the back. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R151 - Copper $ 1250 (=~ CAN$ 1715) SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.5 x 3.0 x 2 cm


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Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r151a.jpg] Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r151b.jpg] Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r151c.jpg]

Outstanding Tsumeb Copper specimen featuring feather-like Copper crystals in a sculptural formation on matrix. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R152 - Thometzekite on Anglesite $ 3500 (=~ CAN$ 4803)
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2 cm


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Thometzekite on Anglesite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r152a.jpg] Thometzekite on Anglesite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r152b.jpg] Thometzekite on Anglesite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r152c.jpg] Thometzekite on Anglesite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r152d.jpg] Thometzekite on Anglesite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r152e.jpg]

Green coatings of Thometzekite on two sharp, well formed Anglesite crystals. There are two main crystals, with the smaller crystal on the left being slightly more robust at 1cm thick. The label also notes the presence of yellow Vanackerite on the specimen. Ex. Carl Acosta, Alex Neufeld, Dan Behnke collections.

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