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J275 - Topaz after Augelite with Quartz $ 750 (=~ CAN$ 1029)
Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru
miniature - 5 x 3 x 3 cm


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Topaz after Augelite with Quartz from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/j275a.jpg] Topaz after Augelite with Quartz from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/j275b.jpg] Topaz after Augelite with Quartz from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/j275c.jpg] Topaz after Augelite with Quartz from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/j275d.jpg]

Two light lavender casts of Topaz after Augelite associated with elongated, transparent Quartz crystals. This was fouond about ten years ago when the great Augelite finds were made. There are two casts present, the largest over 2cm. This is the best of only a few I saw available. They were originally thought to be Fluorite after Augelite, but have been tested and confirmed to be Topaz.


J277 - Chalcedony after Fluorite $ 375 (=~ CAN$ 515)
Trestia, Maramures, Romania
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3 cm


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Chalcedony after Fluorite from Trestia, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/j277a.jpg] Chalcedony after Fluorite from Trestia, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/j277b.jpg] Chalcedony after Fluorite from Trestia, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/j277c.jpg] Chalcedony after Fluorite from Trestia, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/j277d.jpg] Chalcedony after Fluorite from Trestia, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/J277.mp4]

Classic old specimen of translucent blue Chalcedony that has repalced cubic Fluorite. Lustrous undamaged crystals. Comes with an old Julius Bohm label.


J254 - Orthoclase after Quartz $ 350 (=~ CAN$ 480)
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 (=~ CAN$ 247) 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.


J269 - Realgar and Orpiment replacing fossil coral $ 125 (=~ CAN$ 172)
Gold Bar Mine, Eureka Co., Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 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/J269a.jpg] Realgar and Orpiment replacing fossil coral from Gold Bar Mine, Eureka Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/J269b.jpg] Realgar and Orpiment replacing fossil coral from Gold Bar Mine, Eureka Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/J269c.jpg] Realgar and Orpiment replacing fossil coral from Gold Bar Mine, Eureka Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/J269d.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 (=~ CAN$ 357) 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 (=~ CAN$ 480) 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.

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