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CT682 - Tetrahedrite $ 1200 (=~ ¥ 178050) Peru miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm Large single Tetrahedrite, 3.5cm with some smaller attached crystals. Excellent size and undamaged with a slight coating of Chalcopyrite in areas. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.
LL156 - Azurite, Malachite after Azurite $ 3500 (=~ ¥ 519313) Tsumeb, Namibia cabinet - 11 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm Cluster of prismatic Azurite and Malachite after Azurite crystals with Arsentsumebite and Cerussite. I just the love the highly colorful specimens from this mine and this is a prime example of such a specimen. A very colorful mixture of blue, deep green Malachite, lighter green Arsentsumebite, and small crystals of Cerussite scattered about. Comes with an old Phil Scalisi label.
LL159 - Smithsonite $ 1200 (=~ ¥ 178050) Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 9 x 7 x 4 cm Pink Smithsonite crystals to 1.5cm on a dark sulphide rich matrix. There is one cleaved crystal but the rest are perfect. Big and showy specimen.
LL180 - Tennantite $ 1600 (=~ ¥ 237400) 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.
LL148 - Azurite $ 1250 (=~ ¥ 185469) Tsumeb, Namibia miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm Blocky, lustrous 2.5cm single Azurite crystal on matrix. Sharp, crisp edges with an area of 'electric' blue color on the main face.
LL108 - Wulfenite $ 1200 (=~ ¥ 178050) 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!
LL254 - Herderite on Siderite $ 1200 (=~ ¥ 178050) Xanda Mine, Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil small cabinet - 7.5 x 6.5 x 5 cm Purple Herderite crystals to 2cm atop platy Siderite crystals, all over Albite. Comes with an old Roberts Minerals label.
LL251 - Aquamarine with Apatite $ 3500 (=~ ¥ 519313) Skardu, Pakistan small cabinet - 8 x 6.5 x 6 cm Cluster of thick blue Aquamarine crystals with a 3cm pink Apatite crystal, along with minor amounts of Muscovite and Quartz crystals. The addition of the pink Apatite really adds visual pop and makes this stand out from the crowd of more common Aqua specimens.
LL267 - Sylvanite $ 1800 (=~ ¥ 267076) 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.
LL315 - Brazilianite $ 3500 (=~ ¥ 519313) 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.
LL342 - Fluorite on Muscovite $ 9500 (=~ ¥ 1409565) Chumar Bakhoor, Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan cabinet - 12 x 9.5 x 6 cm Large 6cm octahedral pink Fluorite on Muscovite. A superb example from a locality that came to fame for it's Aquamarine, but more recently has produced fine pink Fluorite specimens. The main crystal is highly transparent and there are additional small Fluorites in the Muscovite and a white Feldspar crystal.
LL594 - Fairfieldite $ 1500 (=~ ¥ 222563) Foote Lithia Mine, King's Mountain, North Carolina, USA cabinet - 14 x 7.5 x 5.5 cm Large specimen with a flat front display face loaded with Fairfieldite crystals to about 8mm. Fairfieldite is a rare phosphate mineral and when you can find one, they are usually small thumbnail sized specimens. This is a magnificent large display piece for the species. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.
LL590 - Creedite $ 1250 (=~ ¥ 185469) Liberty Mine, Tonopah, Nye Co., Nevada, USA cabinet - 12.5 x 10.5 x 4.5 cm Large flat specimen of purple Creedite from a seldom seen locality. Loaded with crystals, there is one contact where the opposing wall rock pinched in on the pocket, otherwise it's generally nothing but good crystals all over the front face. Comes with an old hand written letter from Jim Minette who sold this to Bob for $250 long ago. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.
LL681 - Clinoclase Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA large cabinet - 18 x 9 x 5 cm Large and impressive specimen of Clinoclase from the now defunct Majuba Hill Mine. Deep blue, lustrous crystals with a style typical of the Copper Stope cover much of the front display face. Sawcut on back and base. This is the largest, richest good Clinoclase I've seen from Majuba.
LL828 - Smokey Quartz (R) $ 2000 (=~ ¥ 296751) Hallelujah Junction area, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA cabinet - 13.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 cm Tall Smokey Quartz scepter on matrix. These are found in sand filled cavities in Granite, usually only as single crystals and less commonly as matrix specimens. It displays a wonderful contrast between the light scepter head and the darker, gem quality stalk. It has one repair at the base of the stalk where it attaches to the matrix. The good luster of the scepter head and the complete transparency of the main crystal make this an exceptional specimen for the locality.
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