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R453 - Pyromorphite $ 950 (=~ CAN$ 1304) SOLD
 Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
small cabinet - 6.3 x 5.3 x 2 cm


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Pyromorphite from Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia [db_pics/pics/r453a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia [db_pics/pics/r453b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia [db_pics/pics/r453c.jpg] Pyromorphite from Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia [db_pics/pics/r453d.jpg]

Curving, barrel-shaped Pyromorphite crystals scattered across a tan rock matrix. Fine undamaged crystals. This appears to be somewhat of a floater breccia fragment as there is another Pyromorphite crystal and black mineralization on the backside. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R454 - Malachite ps. Barite $ 900 (=~ CAN$ 1235)
 Mashamba West Mine, Lualaba, DR Congo
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Malachite ps. Barite from Mashamba West Mine, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/r454a.jpg] Malachite ps. Barite from Mashamba West Mine, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/r454b.jpg] Malachite ps. Barite from Mashamba West Mine, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/r454c.jpg]

Bladed crystals of Barite that have pseudomorphed to velvety Malachite. Well crystallized all around, even on the bottom! Ex. Carl Acosta collection (Carl paid $1100 for this when he bought it).

R455 - Leadhillite, Cerussite, Anglesite ps. Galena $ 500 (=~ CAN$ 686) SOLD
 Jean Cave Manto, Level 4, Mina El Potosi, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Leadhillite, Cerussite, Anglesite ps. Galena from Jean Cave Manto, Level 4, Mina El Potosi, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r455a.jpg] Leadhillite, Cerussite, Anglesite ps. Galena from Jean Cave Manto, Level 4, Mina El Potosi, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r455b.jpg] Leadhillite, Cerussite, Anglesite ps. Galena from Jean Cave Manto, Level 4, Mina El Potosi, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r455c.jpg] Leadhillite, Cerussite, Anglesite ps. Galena from Jean Cave Manto, Level 4, Mina El Potosi, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r455d.jpg] Leadhillite, Cerussite, Anglesite ps. Galena from Jean Cave Manto, Level 4, Mina El Potosi, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r455e.jpg]

Skeletal Galena crystals partially pseudomorphed to Leadhillite, Cerussite, and Anglesite with attached clear Calcite crystals. Collected in 2005 and in excellent condition. An interesting one to explore with a loupe! Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R456 - Quartz over Calcite $ 1200 (=~ CAN$ 1647)
 Inglaterra Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Quartz over Calcite from Inglaterra Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r456a.jpg] Quartz over Calcite from Inglaterra Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r456b.jpg] Quartz over Calcite from Inglaterra Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r456c.jpg] Quartz over Calcite from Inglaterra Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r456d.jpg]

Large white rhombs of Calcite with an outer coating of clear Quartz, all on a Sphalerite matrix. The largest crystal is 4cm. Undamaged. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R457 - Smithsonite $ 900 (=~ CAN$ 1235)
 Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Smithsonite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r457a.jpg] Smithsonite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r457b.jpg] Smithsonite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r457c.jpg]

Lustrous, translucent to transparent green Smithsonite crystals from the Berg Aukus Mine. Main crystal is 2.5cm and doubly-terminated. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R458 - Herderite $ 1200 (=~ CAN$ 1647)
 Xanda Mine, Virgem De Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.5 x 2 x 1.8 cm


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Herderite from Xanda Mine, Virgem De Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r458a.jpg] Herderite from Xanda Mine, Virgem De Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r458b.jpg] Herderite from Xanda Mine, Virgem De Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r458c.jpg] Herderite from Xanda Mine, Virgem De Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r458d.jpg] Herderite from Xanda Mine, Virgem De Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r458e.jpg]

Fine old purple Herderite crystal cluster from the Xanda Mine. The main crystal is twinned and doubly-terminated, 3.5cm long. Well crystallized all around and nearly pristine with minor edge chips. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R459 - Acanthite $ 2250 (=~ CAN$ 3088)
 Reyes Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico
miniature - 3.7 x 2.0 x 1.7 cm


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Acanthite from Reyes Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r459a.jpg] Acanthite from Reyes Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r459b.jpg] Acanthite from Reyes Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r459c.jpg] Acanthite from Reyes Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r459d.jpg]

Fine quality, well crystallized old Acanthite specimen from Guanajuato. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R460 - Zircon $ 750 (=~ CAN$ 1029) SOLD
 Sri Lanka
thumbnail - 1.1 x 1.1 x 0.8 cm


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Zircon from Sri Lanka [db_pics/pics/r460a.jpg] Zircon from Sri Lanka [db_pics/pics/r460b.jpg] Zircon from Sri Lanka [db_pics/pics/r460c.jpg] Zircon from Sri Lanka [db_pics/pics/r460d.jpg]

Transparent blue single Zircon crystal from Sri Lanka. Has good crystal faces over much of the crystal. Weighs 10.35 carats. Ex. Carl Acosta collection and comes with an old Irenee DuPont collection label.

R461 - ManganoCalcite on Calcite $ 900 (=~ CAN$ 1235) SOLD
 Dal'Negorsk, Russia
thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 2.8 cm


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ManganoCalcite on Calcite from Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/r461a.jpg] ManganoCalcite on Calcite from Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/r461b.jpg] ManganoCalcite on Calcite from Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/r461c.jpg] ManganoCalcite on Calcite from Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/r461d.jpg]

Lenticular pink ManganoCalcite crystals grown horizontally on a single white scalenhedral Calcite crystal. Well crystallized all around. Fine quality aesthetic specimen! Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R462 - Quartz scepter $ 950 (=~ CAN$ 1304)
 Big Sulfur Creek Canyon, near Socrates Mine, Sonoma Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Quartz scepter from Big Sulfur Creek Canyon, near Socrates Mine, Sonoma Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r462a.jpg] Quartz scepter from Big Sulfur Creek Canyon, near Socrates Mine, Sonoma Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r462b.jpg] Quartz scepter from Big Sulfur Creek Canyon, near Socrates Mine, Sonoma Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r462c.jpg] Quartz scepter from Big Sulfur Creek Canyon, near Socrates Mine, Sonoma Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r462d.jpg]

Glassy single Quartz crystal from an obscure California locality. The locality is in a Mercury mining district and a small number of these unusual Quartz crystals were found near the Socrates Mine. The crystal has inclusions, is sceptered, and rehealed at the base. The main termination faces have hoppered (Fenster) growth. Complete and undamaged. This is a really neat crystal both for the locality and the interestest growth features. Ultra rare crystal for a Quartz collector. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R463 - Benitoite, Neptunite, Joaquinite $ 2500 (=~ CAN$ 3431) SOLD
 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 6.2 x 4.2 x 2.2 cm


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Benitoite, Neptunite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r463a.jpg] Benitoite, Neptunite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r463b.jpg] Benitoite, Neptunite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r463c.jpg] Benitoite, Neptunite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r463d.jpg]

Blue Benitoite crystals on white Natrolite on a schist matrix. The Benitoite on this specimen have very nice blue coloration and transparency. There is also a small doubly-terminated Neptunite present and a single brown Joaquinite crystal.

R464 - Benitoite, Neptunite, Joaquinite $ 300 (=~ CAN$ 412) SOLD
 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 4.8 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Benitoite, Neptunite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r464a.jpg] Benitoite, Neptunite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r464b.jpg] Benitoite, Neptunite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r464c.jpg] Benitoite, Neptunite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r464d.jpg]

Two blue Benitoite crystals on white Natrolite on a schist matrix. There is also a 1.5cm doubly-terminated Neptunite present and a single brown Joaquinite crystal.

R465 - Neptunite $ 280 (=~ CAN$ 384)
 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 4.0 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r465a.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r465b.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/r465c.jpg]

Glossy black Neptunite crystals on white Natrolite on a schist matrix. An aesthetic arrangment of crystals from the premiere locality for the species. The back of the termination of the main crystal is contacted but displays well from front. The rest of the crystals are in perfect condition.

R466 - Axinite $ 450 (=~ CAN$ 618) SOLD
 Puiva Mountain, Saranpaul, Berezovo district, Russia
thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.0 cm


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Axinite from Puiva Mountain, Saranpaul, Berezovo district, Russia [db_pics/pics/r466a.jpg] Axinite from Puiva Mountain, Saranpaul, Berezovo district, Russia [db_pics/pics/r466b.jpg] Axinite from Puiva Mountain, Saranpaul, Berezovo district, Russia [db_pics/pics/r466c.jpg] Axinite from Puiva Mountain, Saranpaul, Berezovo district, Russia [db_pics/pics/r466d.jpg]

Razor-sharp, glassy single Axinite crystal in perfect condition. This locality is well known for producing these fantastic, perfect floater crystals. This is a 'textbook' gem crystal with good transparency and a few smaller crystals sticking out on one side.

R467 - Smithsonite $ 120 (=~ CAN$ 165) SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 3.2 x 2.0 x 2 cm


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r467a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r467b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r467c.jpg]

Pink/orange elongated Smithsonite crystals on a slightly iridescent metallic matrix.

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