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LP105 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 1500 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 750
Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
small cabinet - 8 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm


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Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/lp105a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/lp105b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/lp105c.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/lp105d.jpg]

Inky, translucent blue Fluorite crystals partially coating Quartz crystals. This is a superb example from this occurrence, one of the best I've seen. Pristine and undamaged all around. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Andy Seibel label.


LP242 - Copper (cubes!) $ 2000
Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242a.jpg] Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242b.jpg] Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242c.jpg] Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242d.jpg]

Cluster of cubic Copper crystals with dark patina. I love cubic Copper crystals and this is nothing but crystals with individuals to 1cm in size. Ex. Mike Martin, Ben Vone collections.


LP243 - Aquamarine $ 2000
Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam
cabinet - 9.7 x 2 x 1.8 cm


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Aquamarine from Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam [db_pics/pics/lp243a.jpg] Aquamarine from Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam [db_pics/pics/lp243b.jpg] Aquamarine from Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam [db_pics/pics/lp243c.jpg]

Tall single, deep blue Aquamarine crystal from Vietnam. Terminated with a flat, glassy termination, it's a gemmy crystal with the deep blue color Vietnamese Aqua are known for. Undamaged crystal with a shallow groove running up the backside where another crystal grew against it, and small etched areas near each end. Weighs 67.1 grams.


LP245 - Silver on Quartz, Epidote $ 3800
Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 3 cm


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Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245a.jpg] Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245b.jpg] Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245c.jpg] Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245d.jpg] Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245e.jpg]

Silver crystals on Quartz from the Mass Mine in Michigan. Bright, well crystallized silver that contrasts well against the white Quartz and green Epidote. The Mass Mine is a historic Copper mine that operated from 1856 to 1888.


LP249 - Smithsonite $ 2000
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 4 cm


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249c.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249d.jpg]

Cluster of elongated pink Cobaltian Smithsonite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb. These eleongated crystals are rare for Smithsonite, with crystals on this specimen to over 2cm in length. There are some broken crystals in the mix with the perfect crystals. A fine and rare display specimen that comes with a custom Lucite base. Ex. Alex Neufeld collection.


LP366 - Scheelite on Muscovite $ 1200
Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China
cabinet - 11.5 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm


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Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp366a.jpg] Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp366b.jpg] Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp366c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent to translucent Scheelite octahedra well centered on a Muscovite crystal covered matrix. The Scheelite reach 4cm in size. Saw cut on back.


LP367 - Fluorite $ 2500
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 3 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367d.jpg]

Penetration twin of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the Yaogangxian Mine in China. Highly transparent (looks like purple glass!) and wonderful aesthetics. There are highly lustrous faces on the front and right side with frosted faces on the left and parts of top and back faces. A fine miniature Fluorite of exceptional beauty. The photos don't convey how transparent and bright this is.


LP376 - Azurite with Malachite $ 2500
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 9 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm


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Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376c.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376d.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376e.jpg]

Striking specimen with well isolated Azurite crystals standing upright and a light colored rock matrix. The crystals reach 2.6cm in size with one being almost completely pseudomorphed to Malachite with only a thin veneer of Azurite remaining. There are 5 main crystals in perfect condition with a few smaller Azurite and small tufts of Malachite. Saw cut on base.


LP378 - Bournonite $ 1500
Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia
small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 5 cm


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Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378a.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378b.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378c.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378d.jpg]

Matrix specimen loaded with large silvery metallic 'cogwheels' of Bournonite. The crystals reach 2.5 cm wide and are present on front, sides and back (both front and back shown in photos). All are in good condition except one on the back and one on the left side with a chip facing towards the back. There are small Pyrite and Sphalerite crystals coating the matrix.


LP438 - Morganite (etched) $ 1200
Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil
cabinet - 10 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm


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Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp438a.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp438b.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp438c.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp438d.jpg]

Large and glassy single pink Beryl var. Morganite. Though etched, it is highly lustrous and the original hexagonal form is obvious and has uniform shape and flat front, back, and edge faces. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP443 - Spessartine on Feldspar $ 2500
Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 7.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443a.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443b.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443c.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443d.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443e.jpg]

A large deep wine-red Spessartine crystal on white feldspar with other smaller Spessartine crystals and black crystals of what is possibly Tantalite. The main crytals is 4.5cm in size and very complex, featuring typical flat crystals faces, etched faces, and a hollow area on the left side with a mound-shaped crystal mass in the center. The main crystal is fully crystallized all around and nearly pristine. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and one of my favorite pieces in the collection.


LP603 - Phenakite $ 1500
Rio Piracicaba, Carai, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 2 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm


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Phenakite from Rio Piracicaba, Carai, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp603a.jpg] Phenakite from Rio Piracicaba, Carai, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp603b.jpg] Phenakite from Rio Piracicaba, Carai, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp603c.jpg]

Fine quality single crystal of Phenakite from old finds in Brazil. Complete gemmy crystal with lustrous glassy faces. Well crystallized on the front, edges, and most of the back side. Ex. Bill and Ann Cook collection.


LP605 - Tourmaline with Quartz (R) $ 3500
Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 6.8 x 3.2 x 2 cm


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Tourmaline with Quartz (R) from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp605a.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz (R) from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp605b.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz (R) from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp605c.jpg] Tourmaline with Quartz (R) from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp605d.jpg]

Branching, multi-colored Tourmaline specimen from the gem pegmatites of southern California. Gemmy green crystals with rose-colored terminations(more red than typical pink). This is unusual in that most Himalaya Mine Tourmaline are single crystals and this branching specimen, with an attached doubly-terminated Quartz, is particularly aesthetic. The large Tourmaline is also doubly-terminated. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection. Tim's label notes that it was self-collected by Tim in 1989 during a collecting trip with Peter Lyckberg. It has an indentation from another crystal on the side, and has one repair. This was one of Tim's most prized specimens in his collection and was shown on the first page of Tim's section in the California collector edition of the Mineralogical Record.


LP780 - Datolite $ 1200
N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Datolite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp780a.jpg] Datolite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp780b.jpg] Datolite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp780c.jpg]

Rare pink Datolite crystals from old, limited finds at the N'Chwanning Mine. The crystals are a well saturated pink color, lustrous with a soft glow similar to Rose Quartz when held near a light source. There is a wonderful small stalactite growth in the center and the bottom is also covered with crystals. Ex. Marshall Sussman personal collection.


LP842 - Galena (skeletal) $ 1200
9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria
cabinet - 10 x 6 x 5.5 cm


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Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842a.jpg] Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842b.jpg] Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842c.jpg] Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842d.jpg] Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842e.jpg]

Cluster of hoppered (skeletal) Galena crystals from the 9th of September Mine in Bulgaria. These are true skeletal Galena (not the man-made variety that were circulating years ago!) and occur with Sphalerite and Pyrite crystals. Undamaged and well crystallized all around, essentially a floater.
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