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J561 - Fluorite on Quartz with Scheelite $ 350 - ON HOLD Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 5 cm
Attractive and classic Yaogangxian specimen consisting of a large doubly-terminated Quarz crystal, cubic purple Fluorite, yellow/green Muscovite, and tan Scheelite crystals. It's nearly a floater with a small point of contact at the base, otherwise complete all around and undamaged.
J621 - Brucite $ 225 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan small cabinet - 7.5 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm
Large, solid radial mass of Brucite on matrix. This is an uncommon example well crystallized all around, characteristic of open pocket growth and not growth in tight, contacted seams as are most. Translucent, thick and sturdy. Undamaged.
J526 - Wulfenite $ 450 Mezica Mines, Carinthia Region, Slovenia cabinet - 9.5 x 9 x 2.5 cm
Good coverage of yellow/orange dipyramidal Wulfenite crystals on a light colored matrix.
AU707 - Topaz $ 900 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 2 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm
Single purple Topaz crystal from Ouro Preto. Complete all around and undamaged with glossy luster. Uncommon color! Ex. Jon Sigerman.
J656 - Tsavorite on Graphite $ 500 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.3 x 2.3 x 2 cm
A 1.8cm elongated faden Tsavorite crystal group attached to a flat, transparent unidentified crytal, possibly Tanzanite, on a matrix of Graphite, Pyrite crystals, and unidentifed white crystals.
J431 - Japan Law Quartz with Sulfur, Muscovite inclusions $ 150 Mundo Nuevo Mine, Peru small cabinet - 6.5 x 6.3 x 4.5 cm
Cluster of clear Quartz crystals with a large Japan Law twin on one side. Long, slender clear Quartz crystals with inclusions of Sulfur and Muscovite. There are also unidentified white blebs and brown acicular crystals included within the Quartz. In good condtion with no significant damage, all the main crystals are undamaged. From the Chuck Trantham collection and comes with an old label from Alfredo Petrov showing a price of $160, and I offering it for less than Alfredo's old price.
J442 - Quartz with Schorl inclusions $ 250 Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan miniature - 5.0 x 4.8 x 3.8 cm
A cluster of clear, sharply terminated Quartz crystals is host to several dark color Schorl Tourmaline crystals included within the center. The Schorl crystals are visible from both the front and back of the Quartz cluster. It comes with a very detailed Bob Trimingham label that notes an excellent provenance from some well-known collectors. No damage to any of the main crystals and only a minor amount of micro-chipping.
J474 - Pyromorphite $ 275 9 Level Jersey Vein, Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho miniature - 4.8 x 3.5 x 1.4 cm
Some of the finest known examples of Pyromorphite came from The Bunker Hill Mine. Specimens were collected in a multitude of colors, mainly within the orange, yellow, and green spectrum. This example shows botryoidal crystals with both orange and yellow-green color and high luster. No damage other than at the edges, essentially solid Pyromorphite. Ex. John Barlow Collection.
J419 - Smithsonite $ 300 Tsumeb, Namibia miniature - 4.4 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm
Undamaged cluster of yellow Smithsonite crystals on matrix. Crystals reach 2cm in size. A good example of Tsumeb Smithsonite, considered teh world's best, and no longer being found.
J693 - Quartz on Fluorite $ 180 Chebka sidi Said, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco small cabinet - 8.0 x 5 x 2.5 cm
Yellow Fluorite cubes to 3.5cm on edge with attached clear Quartz crystals, so clear they practically dissappear on the surfaces of the Fluorite. Translucent to transparent with good color saturation.
J755 - Pyrargyrite $ 450 Peru thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm
Cluster of dark red Pyrargyrite crystals. Main crystal is complete and 1.8cm wide.
J611 - Pyrargyrite with Pyrite Uchuchacua Mine, Peru small cabinet - 5.5 x 5.2 x 5.0 cm
Rich Pyrargyrite specimen with numerous clusters of well-defined crystals scattered throughout the sulfide matrix. Other species in association include Pyrite, Quartz, and Calcite. Reminds me of an ice cream cone studded with Pyrargyrite chocolate chips!
J622 - Brucite $ 240 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan small cabinet - 7.0 x 5.0 x 2.7 cm
Large, solid 'pinwheel' radial mass of yellow Brucite on matrix. This is an uncommon example well crystallized all around, characteristic of open pocket growth and not growth in tight, contacted seams as are most. Translucent and thick with no damage.
J620 - Brucite $ 550 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan small cabinet - 7.2 x 6.5 x 3.9 cm
Large, solid radial mass of yellow Brucite on matrix. Superb, complete 'pinwheel' on matrix that displays wonderfully. This is an uncommon example well crystallized all around, characteristic of open pocket growth and not growth in tight, contacted seams as are most. Translucent, thick and sturdy. Undamaged.
J623 - Brucite Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan miniature - 4.0 x 3.9 x 1.8 cm
Large, solid radial mass of yellow Brucite on a small speck of matrix. The specimen is solid Brucite well crystallized all around and undamaged. It's a 360 degree 'pinwheel' formation on a small amount of matrix. This example is nearly a floater because the matrix is partially covered by a thin layer of lighter colored Brucite. It is translucent, thick and sturdy, and undamaged.
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