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J254 - Orthoclase after Quartz $ 350 (=~ £ 280)
 Krupka, Erzgebirge Mtns., Czech Republic
small cabinet - 8 x 4 x 3 cm


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Orthoclase after Quartz from Krupka, Erzgebirge Mtns., Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/J254a.jpg] Orthoclase after Quartz from Krupka, Erzgebirge Mtns., Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/J254b.jpg] Orthoclase after Quartz from Krupka, Erzgebirge Mtns., Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/J254d.jpg]

Rare pseudomorph of Orthoclase after Quartz. Orthoclase hosting the 3cm pseudomorph at one end, mostly the termination of the former Quartz crystal. Collected in the 1970s, this is one of only a small number of specimens known.

J261 - Realgar and Orpiment replacing fossil coral $ 180 (=~ £ 144) SOLD
 Gold Bar Mine, Eureka Co., Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm


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Realgar and Orpiment replacing fossil coral from Gold Bar Mine, Eureka Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/J261a.jpg] Realgar and Orpiment replacing fossil coral from Gold Bar Mine, Eureka Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/J261b.jpg] Realgar and Orpiment replacing fossil coral from Gold Bar Mine, Eureka Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/J261c.jpg] Realgar and Orpiment replacing fossil coral from Gold Bar Mine, Eureka Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/J261d.jpg]

Specimen of Realgar and Orpiment that has replaced fossilized coral. Sawcut on front face to show the coral structure.

MM100 - Malachite after Azurite $ 260 (=~ £ 208) SOLD
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4 cm


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Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm100a.jpg] Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm100b.jpg] Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm100c.jpg] Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mm100d.jpg]

Well formed crystals of Malachite after Azurite with a velvety surface luster. Individual crystals to 2.5cm. Highly sculptural and undamaged.

M431 - Copper after Azurite $ 350 (=~ £ 280) SOLD
 Copper Rose Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA
miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M431a.jpg] Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M431b.jpg] Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M431c.jpg] Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M431d.jpg] Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M431e.jpg]

Floater cluster of Copper with large, very well formed crystals. This is a replacement of Copper after an Azurite cluster and has unusually well separated, distinct crystals.

M463 - Bixbyite on Hematite after Garnet $ 140 (=~ £ 112) SOLD
 Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.2 x 0.8 cm


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Bixbyite on Hematite after Garnet from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/M463a.jpg] Bixbyite on Hematite after Garnet from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/M463b.jpg] Bixbyite on Hematite after Garnet from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/M463c.jpg]

Interconnected cluster of Hematite pseudomorphs after garnet, all sprinkled with lustrous black cubes of Bixbyite. Undamaged quality thumbnail.
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