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R433 - Inesite $ 1500 (=~ AUS$ 2287)
 Kuruman, South Africa
miniature - 4.8 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm


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Inesite from Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/r433a.jpg] Inesite from Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/r433b.jpg] Inesite from Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/r433c.jpg] Inesite from Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/r433d.jpg]

Clusters of red/pink Inesite on matrix from South Africa. This is not your typical druse of Inesite! The crystals are translucent and form pinwheel radial aggregates, uncommon and beautiful. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R434 - Pyrite on Quartz casts after Fluorite $ 1800 (=~ AUS$ 2745)
 Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad, Peru
cabinet - 10 x 6 x 3 cm


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Pyrite on Quartz casts after Fluorite from Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/r434a.jpg] Pyrite on Quartz casts after Fluorite from Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/r434b.jpg] Pyrite on Quartz casts after Fluorite from Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/r434c.jpg] Pyrite on Quartz casts after Fluorite from Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/r434d.jpg]

Sharp, metallic Pyrite crystals on drusy Quartz casts after Fluorite. The Pyrite crystals have bright luster and reach 1.8cm in size. Steve Smale has a specimen from this find pictured in his second book. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R435 - Calcite twin $ 1400 (=~ AUS$ 2135)
 Bor Pit, Dal'negorsk, Russia
miniature - 3.2 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm


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Calcite twin from Bor Pit, Dal'negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/r435a.jpg] Calcite twin from Bor Pit, Dal'negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/r435b.jpg] Calcite twin from Bor Pit, Dal'negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/r435c.jpg] Calcite twin from Bor Pit, Dal'negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/r435d.jpg]

A complete butterfly-twin Calcite crystal from Dal'negorsk with bright luster and good transparency. Well crystallized all around and in excellent condition. While Calcite is common from Dal'negorsk, these butterfly twins remain rare, and this is a fine example. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R436 - Gold with Arsenopyrite $ 2200 (=~ AUS$ 3355)
 Homestake Mine, Lead, Lawrence Co., South Dakota, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 1.5 cm


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Gold with Arsenopyrite from Homestake Mine, Lead, Lawrence Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/r436a.jpg] Gold with Arsenopyrite from Homestake Mine, Lead, Lawrence Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/r436b.jpg] Gold with Arsenopyrite from Homestake Mine, Lead, Lawrence Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/r436c.jpg] Gold with Arsenopyrite from Homestake Mine, Lead, Lawrence Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/r436d.jpg]

Sheets of Gold with Arsenopyrite in white Quartz. The largest leaf of Gold is 1.4cm wide. The back is sawcut and reveals veins of solid Gold running through the Quartz - a significant amount. Discovered in 1875, the Homestake Mine was a deep underground gold mine that operated until 2002. For a period, it was the largest and deepest gold mine in North America. The mine produced more than forty million troy ounces of gold during its lifetime. Despite this, Gold specimens from this mine are scarce. Ex. Gordon Nelson collection, former Head Geologist of the Homestake Mine.

R437 - Quartz casts after Calcite $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 305)
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, N. Cape Prov., South Africa
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2 cm


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Quartz casts after Calcite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, N. Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/r437a.jpg] Quartz casts after Calcite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, N. Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/r437b.jpg] Quartz casts after Calcite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, N. Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/r437c.jpg] Quartz casts after Calcite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, N. Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/r437d.jpg]

Sparkling, sugary Quartz that formed as casts after now gone Calcite crystals. An interesting rarity for this mine. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R438 - Sperrylite $ 1200 (=~ AUS$ 1830)
 Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.3 cm


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Sperrylite from Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/r438a.jpg] Sperrylite from Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/r438b.jpg] Sperrylite from Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/r438c.jpg] Sperrylite from Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/r438d.jpg]

Highly lustrous metallic crystals of Sperrylite in sulfide matrix from the well known Talnakh deposit. While many Sperrylite specimesn have just a single crystal, this one has many crystals of this rare platinum species are scattered across the surface. Some are incomplete, but many are perfect and reach 8mm in size. They are not just on the front, additional crystals can be seen along the sides still embedded in the matrix, indicating there are likely even more remaining inside the matrix too. This one is just loaded with crystals! Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R439 - Amethyst $ 180 (=~ AUS$ 274) SOLD
 Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm


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Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r439a.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r439b.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r439c.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r439d.jpg]

Choice cluster of Amethyst crystals from Mexico. A transparent single crystal rises up at top with a doubly-terminated crystal crossing below. Fine and undamaged with rich purple coloration.

R440 - Galena (twin) with Dolomite $ 2000 (=~ AUS$ 3050)
 Picher Field, Tri-State Mining District, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.4 cm


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Galena (twin) with Dolomite from Picher Field, Tri-State Mining District, USA [db_pics/pics/r440a.jpg] Galena (twin) with Dolomite from Picher Field, Tri-State Mining District, USA [db_pics/pics/r440b.jpg] Galena (twin) with Dolomite from Picher Field, Tri-State Mining District, USA [db_pics/pics/r440c.jpg]

Spinel-twinned Galena crystal with attached Dolomite and Chalcopyrite. These are rare but well known USA classics. Complete all around with the front side showing mostly Galena and the back side showing mostly Dolomite and Chalcopyrite. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R441 - Calcite $ 1800 (=~ AUS$ 2745)
 Butterfly Twin Pocket, Malmberget, Norrbotten Co., Sweden
miniature - 4.7 x 2 x 1.7 cm


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Calcite from Butterfly Twin Pocket, Malmberget, Norrbotten Co., Sweden [db_pics/pics/r441a.jpg] Calcite from Butterfly Twin Pocket, Malmberget, Norrbotten Co., Sweden [db_pics/pics/r441b.jpg] Calcite from Butterfly Twin Pocket, Malmberget, Norrbotten Co., Sweden [db_pics/pics/r441c.jpg] Calcite from Butterfly Twin Pocket, Malmberget, Norrbotten Co., Sweden [db_pics/pics/r441d.jpg]

Single golden Calcite crystal from a late 1980s pocket known as the Butterfly Twin pocket that was collected by Peter Lyckberg. Calcite crystals from this pocket are noted for their rich color and transparency. This is a complete crystal with some contacts on the sides from other crystals and a tiny cleave at the very tip. These are hard to find!! Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R442 - Cubanite $ 1750 (=~ AUS$ 2668) SOLD
 Henderson #2 Mine, Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada
thumbnail - 2.4 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm


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Cubanite from Henderson #2 Mine, Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/r442a.jpg] Cubanite from Henderson #2 Mine, Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/r442b.jpg] Cubanite from Henderson #2 Mine, Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/r442c.jpg] Cubanite from Henderson #2 Mine, Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/r442d.jpg] Cubanite from Henderson #2 Mine, Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/r442e.jpg] Cubanite from Henderson #2 Mine, Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/r442f.jpg]

Single twinned Cubanite crystal with superb brassy metallic luster and wonderful striations. The crystal is tabular with uniform thickness and is crystallized all around - front, back, and along all the edges - a floater. There are a couple areas of edge chipping, otherwise perfect and the front and back faces present wonderfully with luster and striations. This is a crystal I've owned for over 25 years.

R443 - Rhodizite rough and cut set $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229)
 Ampasogona pegmatite, Andrembesoa, Betafo Dist., Madagascar
thumbnail - 1 x 1 x 0.5 cm


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Rhodizite rough and cut set from Ampasogona pegmatite, Andrembesoa, Betafo Dist., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/r443a.jpg] Rhodizite rough and cut set from Ampasogona pegmatite, Andrembesoa, Betafo Dist., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/r443b.jpg] Rhodizite rough and cut set from Ampasogona pegmatite, Andrembesoa, Betafo Dist., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/r443c.jpg]

A 1cm partial Rhodizite gem crystal paired with a cut gemstone. Rhodizite crystals are typically only translucent, so a crystal so transparent is exceptional, even if not complete. The gemstone is a faceted oval approximately 5 x 3 mm.

R444 - Copper $ 500 (=~ AUS$ 762)
 Rubtsovskiy Mine, Altaiskiy Krai, Siberia, Russia
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Copper from Rubtsovskiy Mine, Altaiskiy Krai, Siberia, Russia [db_pics/pics/r444a.jpg] Copper from Rubtsovskiy Mine, Altaiskiy Krai, Siberia, Russia [db_pics/pics/r444b.jpg] Copper from Rubtsovskiy Mine, Altaiskiy Krai, Siberia, Russia [db_pics/pics/r444c.jpg] Copper from Rubtsovskiy Mine, Altaiskiy Krai, Siberia, Russia [db_pics/pics/r444d.jpg]

Fantastic, well-crystallized Copper from Russia. Arborescent form with good space between the various branches. Very well crystallized with surface patina that ranges in colors from Copper to different shades of red. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R445 - Bastnasite $ 500 (=~ AUS$ 762)
 Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1 cm


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Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/r445a.jpg] Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/r445b.jpg] Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/r445c.jpg] Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/r445d.jpg]

Thick, well formed single Basnasite crystal from Zagi Mountain. A thick, tabular crystals that is translucent yellow/brown and crystallized on both sides (both front and back shown). Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R446 - Benitoite $ 1275 (=~ AUS$ 1944) SOLD
 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 1.5 cm


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Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r446a.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r446b.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r446c.jpg]

Single triangular Benitoite crystal on schist matrix with white Natrolite. The Benitoite has good blue color and measures 1.8cm tall.

R447 - Heliodor $ 500 (=~ AUS$ 762)
 Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.7 x 2.1 x 1.4 cm


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Heliodor from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r447a.jpg] Heliodor from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r447b.jpg] Heliodor from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r447c.jpg] Heliodor from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r447d.jpg]

Etched gem Heliodor crystal from Brazil. The crystal is transparent with excellent natural lemon yellow color. This crystal was purchased in Brazil by dealer Steve Perry. Steve purchased this directly at the mine the day it was found and, according to Steve, it was the best crystal pulled from the pocket. Acquired by Len Pisciotta upon Steve's arrival home from Brazil and held in his collection ever since. Weighs 9.63 grams. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

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