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SV494 - Pyromorphite $ 1800 (=~ AUS$ 2745) Friedrichssegen Mine, Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany miniature - 5 x 3 x 2.5 cm Large single compound crystal of Pyromorphite from the Friedrichssegen Mine in Germany. The specimen has the classic form and color for the mine. There are two missing crystals in the lower center area, otherwise in pristine condition all around. Comes with an old Gene Schlepp label.
SV514 - Gold $ 1500 (=~ AUS$ 2287) St. Patricks Pocket, Lecanvey Prospect, Croagh Patrick, Co. Mayo, Ireland miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 3 cm Abundant Gold and black sulfides in an open pocket of vuggy Quartz. Mined in April 2007 from the 'B' vein of the Lecanvey prospect. The mountain where this was found, Croagh Patrick, is famous as Ireland's holy mountain, where it's patron saint, Patrick, is said to have fasted and prayed. St. Patrick's pocket was a small area of porous quartz where sulfide (likely pyrite) had long ago oxidised and washed out, leaving the Gold. This is considered an exceptionally rich specimen from the find. The Gold is approximately 85% gold and 15% silver. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.
MK135 - Olmiite $ 1250 (=~ AUS$ 1906) N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa miniature - 3.7 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm Two peach colored Olmiite crystals on matrix covered by drusy Calcite crystals. The crystals are translucent with high luster and display well from either side.
SV581 - Tourmaline $ 1250 (=~ AUS$ 1906) Stak Nala, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan miniature - 5 x 4.2 x 3.2 cm Doubly-terminated Tourmaline crystal with an attached cluster of Albite. The Tourmaline is 5 x 1.5cm with a pink, pyramidal termination on one end and a green, flat termination on the other end.
SV552 - Calcite on Quartz $ 1000 (=~ AUS$ 1525) Ballyegan Quarry, Castle Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland large cabinet - 22 x 14 x 7 cm Specimen of large Calcite crystals on a Quartz crystal covered matrix from the Tim Sherburn collection of Irish minerals. This is a from a well known, limited find in 1997. Specimens from this find are highly coveted in Ireland and this was the only one Tim ever saw for sale in his 25+ years of collecting Irish minerals. Large sized crystals in excellent condition. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.
MK146 - Copper (cubic crystals!) $ 1500 (=~ AUS$ 2287) Northwestern Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA miniature - 3.7 x 2 x 1.9 cm Cluster of cubic Copper crystals from the Northwestern Mine in Michigan's Copper country. Individual crystals reach 7mm in size. Ex. Chris Stefano collection.
MK147 - Chlorargyrite crystals $ 3000 (=~ AUS$ 4575) Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.2 x 1 cm Brownish green, waxy crystals of Chlorargyrite from Broken Hill. Chlorargyrite is a rare silver species that's at it's best from Broken Hill, however usually as amorphous coatings and masses. Well formed crystals such as these are very rare. This fine thumbnail has individual crystals to 7mm in size. Ex. Chris Stefano collection.
MK173 - Sapphire $ 2000 (=~ AUS$ 3050) Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm Pair of large pink Sapphire crystals from Tanzania. Two hexagonal prisms that have grown side by side, the largest 6cm and doubly-terminated. Displays well from the front but backside is more rough (as shown). Glows bright red under UV light. Impressive large Sapphires!
MK176 - Austinite $ 1250 (=~ AUS$ 1906) Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico cabinet - 9.5 x 6.5 x 5 cm Thick botryoidal masses of translucent yellow Austinite over a Limonite matrix. Usually found as thin crusts with crystalline surfaces or small 'gumdrop' formations, this specimen is both unusual and exceptional, easily the best I've ever owned.
MK212 - Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite $ 1500 (=~ AUS$ 2287) Tsumeb, Namibia cabinet - 10 x 6 x 4.5 cm Globular translucent green Cuprian Smithsonite with yellow Mimetite from Tsumeb. The Smithsonite is translucent and forms botryoidal masses and short stalactitic formations with crystallized surfaces. A showy large specimen of one of the most desirable Smithsonite varietals from Tsumeb.
MK297 - Prehnite on Tanzanite $ 4750 (=~ AUS$ 7243) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4.5 x 2.8 x 2 cm Gemmy purple/blue Tanzanite crystal with attached Prehnite from the Merelani Hills in Tanzania. The Tanzanite has classic form and is complete all around. It's a natural, unheated crystal with and orange/red coloration when viewed up the C-axis (last photo shows this color, shot with my hand wrapped around the crystal and a light shining up from the bottom). The Prehnite is translucent lemon yellow and forms hemispherical clusters that total 2cm wide. It's rare to find such clean looking Prehnite on Tanzanite specimen. Weighs 28.75 grams.
MK302 - Silver on Copper $ 3500 (=~ AUS$ 5337) Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm Silver crystals on Copper from the Rockland Mine in Michigan. The Silver is well crystallized and sits atop a small amount of Copper. This can be displayed from a variety of angles but I like it how it's shown in the first photo with the large 2.5cm somewhat horizontal Silver crystal facing forward. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.
MK304 - Liroconite on Quartz $ 9800 (=~ AUS$ 14943) Wheal Gorland, St Day, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom small cabinet - 6.2 x 5 x 4 cm Good sized and exceptionally rich specimen of Lironconite and Quartz from Cornwall. The Lironconite is present on all sides and the color is outstanding, an intense teal blue. The crystals are good sized and reach up to 1cm wide. The last photo shows a 4cm terminated Quartz crystal with an isolated 9mm Lironconite attached (along with other Lironconite). An adventurous trimmer could likely turn this into 2-3 good specimens, including one with the terminated Quartz crystal, but I like it as is for it's richness and size. Liroconite is a rare copper species with the best specimens found at this mine, which is also the type locality for the species. Wheal Gorland began operation in 1792 and the best Liroconite specimens were found in the mid 1800s. The combination of rarity and beauty keep these in high demand and they are only rarely available for sale.
MK462 - Cuprian Smithsonite $ 3000 (=~ AUS$ 4575) Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm Gorgeous lime green crystals of Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb. The top face is completely covered by translucent, lustrous crystals. The bottom is vuggy with additional good Smithsonite crystals. Ex. Andrew Neely collection.
MK487 - Azurite $ 1500 (=~ AUS$ 2287) Watercourse Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.4 x 2.3 cm Floater cluster of intergrown Azurite crystals from the now closed Milpillas Mine. Bright, vibrant blue crystals all around without matrix, typical style for the Watercourse Pocket. Undamaged.
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