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LL180 - Tennantite $ 1600 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 5 cm
Sculptural cluster of well formed Tennantite crystals. Crystals reach 2cm on edge and some has coatings of micro white Dolomite. Areas of small Pyrite crystals add additional color contrast.
LL141 - Azurite, Bayldonite after Mimetite, Wulfenite $ 600 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm
This specimen is just loaded with crystals - prismatic blue Azurite crystals, elongated green crystals of Bayldonite after Mimetite pseudomorphs, transparent, platy Wulfenite crystals, Malachite, Rosasite, and undoubtedly more. It's one of those specimens that is instantly recognizable as being from Tsumeb due to it's very colorful mixture of minerals.
LL153 - Azurite $ 750 Touissit, Morocco miniature - 4.8 x 2.8 x 1.2 cm
Large single Azurite crystal with a small attached crystal that is altering to Malachite. There is also some alteration to Malachite under the surface of the main crystal that gives areas of 'electric' blue color. Fully terminated and complete all around. There is one chipped area on the side with the small attached crystal (though most of what you see in the third photo is natural etched growth), otherwise it's undamaged. Comes with an old Geary Murdock collection label.
LL108 - Wulfenite $ 1200 Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico thumbnail - 3 x 2.2 x 2 cm
Gemmy orange Wulfenite crystals on matrix with white Hydrozincite. There ae two crystals and both are complete and undamaged, well crystallized all around. Main crystal has areas of transparency. Great color!
LL160 - Wulfenite $ 900 Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm
Gemmy orange Wulfenite crystal, 2.5cm wide, on matrix. The crystal is complete and undamaged, well crytallized all around with areas of transparency.
LL163 - Wulfenite $ 750 Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico small cabinet - 5.3 x 5 x 3.5 cm
White Calcite coated with a dusting of greenish brown Descloizite hosting a cluster of orange Wulfenite crystals. Individual crystals reach 2.5cm on the diagonal. The crystals are chunky (1.5cm thick!) and undamaged and display equally well from either side.
LL134 - Cuprite $ 750 Ray Mine, Dripping Spring Mountains, Pinal Co. Arizona, USA small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 3 cm
Well crystallized specimen of individual, large Cuprite crystals (coatings n Copper and Chalcotrichite are more common from the mine). Sharp, well formed crystals to 5mm richly cover specimen. Undamaged, historic, fine quality specimen. Comes with a Dick Morris, Mark Hay label.
LL133 - Dioptase $ 500 Morenci Mine, Greenlee Co. Arizona, USA small cabinet - 7.3 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm
Glittery coverage of bright emerald green Dioptase crystals covering the front dispaly face of a Chrysocolla rich matrix. Superb Arizona Dioptase specimen. Comes with a George Stevens Minerals label.
CT235 - Dioptase with Wulfenite $ 120 Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine, Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm
Clusters of vibrant emerald green Dioptase crystals aand orange Wulfenite crystals on matrix. The Dioptase occurs in clusters to 3mm wide.
LL241 - Enargite on Barite $ 200 Butte, Silver Bow Co. Montana, USA thumbnail - 1.4 x 1 x 1 cm
Small but very cute specimen featuring a 1.1cm double-terminated Enargite crystal attached to a translucent Barite crystal. Undamaged floater complete all around.
LL267 - Sylvanite Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4.5 cm
Silvery metallic Sylvanite on matrix. Main area of Sylvanite is 4.5cm wide. Sylvanite is a rare Silver and Gold Telluride mineral.
LL213 - Wardite $ 75 Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.7 x 1.1 cm
Octahedral crystals of greenish white Wardite crystals on matrix. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.
LL303 - Magnetite $ 280 Iron Hat Mine, Cadiz, Marble Mountains, San Bernardino Co., California, USA miniature - 4.2 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm
Silvery, metallic Magnetite crystals from an obscure old iron mine in southern California. Largest Magnetite is 2.5cm wide.
LL315 - Brazilianite $ 3500 Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil miniature - 5 x 4.3 x 2.5 cm
Large, complete single Brazilianite crystal. This is a specimen I've owned for about 25 years, purchased long ago from dealer Steve Perry. Steve used to make regular trips to Brazil and was there when this mine was actively producing Brazilianite. This was the biggest, best crystal he found in his trips. There is very minor edge chatter but it's essentially undamaged with good luster, areas of transparency, and the yellow/green color these are known for. Comes with a custom Lucite base.
LL312 - Hemimorphite $ 800 Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico cabinet - 11.5 x 8 x 5.5 cm
Large open vug with white Hemimorphite crystals. The main cluster is an incredible 4.5cm wide fan-shaped formation. An unusual and distinct example of a fairly common mineral. If you've wanted a good Mexican Hemimorphite but think they all look the same, this one is for you.
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