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LP272 - Brazilianite $ 325
 Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.2 x 1.1 x 0.6 cm


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Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp272a.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp272b.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp272c.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp272d.jpg]

Glassy and gemmy Brazilianite crystal from the Telerio Mine in Brazil. This is a doubly-terminated crystal in perfect condition with just one slight indentation on one edge where it grew upon Albite. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection. Len hunted for doubly-terminated Brazilianites for years and this is one of a small sub-collection he assembled.

LP273 - Brazilianite $ 395
 Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm


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Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp273a.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp273b.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp273c.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp273d.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp273e.jpg]

Glassy and gemmy Brazilianite crystal from the Telerio Mine in Brazil. This is a doubly-terminated crystal in perfect condition. A floater with a few smaller attached crystals and Albite. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection. Len hunted for doubly-terminated Brazilianites for years and this is one of a small sub-collection he assembled.

LP613 - Axinite on Quartz $ 280
 Puiva Mine #32, Polar Ural Mtns., Tyumen Oblast, Russia
miniature - 4 x 3.8 x 3 cm


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Axinite on Quartz from Puiva Mine #32, Polar Ural Mtns., Tyumen Oblast, Russia [db_pics/pics/lp613a.jpg] Axinite on Quartz from Puiva Mine #32, Polar Ural Mtns., Tyumen Oblast, Russia [db_pics/pics/lp613b.jpg] Axinite on Quartz from Puiva Mine #32, Polar Ural Mtns., Tyumen Oblast, Russia [db_pics/pics/lp613c.jpg]

Fine miniature composed of a sharp, transparent purple crystal of Axinite atop transparent smokey Quartz crystals. The Axinite is 2.5cm wide, transparent, and perfect on both sides. Comes with an old Frazier's Minerals label.

LP537 - Fluorite $ 125
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 4.7 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp537a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp537b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp537c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp537d.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp537e.jpg]

Glassy and gemmy cluster of transparent purple and light blue Fluorite crystals. The Fluorite are stepped cubic crystals and water clear.

LP550 - Enargite on Quartz $ 125
 Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Enargite on Quartz from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp550a.jpg] Enargite on Quartz from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp550b.jpg] Enargite on Quartz from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp550c.jpg] Enargite on Quartz from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp550d.jpg]

Black crystals of Enargite and tiny clear Quartz crystals on the front, top, and back of this historic specimen from one the western USA's last mining boomtowns. Not common elsewhere, Enargite was one of the major ores of Copper at Butte.

LP547 - Mimetite $ 150
 Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
miniature - 4 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm


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Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp547a.jpg] Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp547b.jpg] Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp547c.jpg] Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp547d.jpg] Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp547e.jpg]

High quality, lustrous crystals of Mimetite on matrix. Undamaged crystals with a rich golden color to 4mm in size.

LP576 - Pyromorphite $ 250
 Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China
miniature - 3.2 x 3.2 x 2.8 cm


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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp576a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp576b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp576c.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp576d.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp576e.jpg]

Bright, almost neon green crystals of Pyropmorphite on a small amount of Quartz matrix. Colorful specimen with a good mixture of large and small crystals.

LP563 - Arsenopyrite $ 125
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563a.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563b.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563c.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563d.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563e.jpg]

Cluster of intergrown, doubly-terminated Aresonopyrite crystals. Silvery metallic and well crystallized all around. I found one point of contact on the tip of a smaller crystal, otherwise it's perfectly crystallized and undamaged all around.

LP789 - Scorodite $ 600
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789a.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789b.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789c.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789d.jpg]

Large, well formed Scorodite crystals on matrix. The crystals reach 1.1cm wide and are present on both sides of specimen. The crystals have areas of red coloration inside which can be seen when backlit. These were analyzed and trace Copper and Cobalt were detected which may be the cause of the red coloration.

MK970 - Rutile with Quartz $ 200
 Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3


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Rutile with Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk970a.jpg] Rutile with Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk970b.jpg] Rutile with Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk970c.jpg] Rutile with Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk970d.jpg]

A black Hematite crystal with radiating needles of golden Rutile partially included within a transparent smokey Quartz crystal.

LP848 - Topaz $ 150
 Marambaia, Padre Paraiso, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.9 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm


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Topaz from Marambaia, Padre Paraiso, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp848a.jpg] Topaz from Marambaia, Padre Paraiso, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp848b.jpg] Topaz from Marambaia, Padre Paraiso, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp848c.jpg]

Single colorless gem Topaz crystal from Brazil. In excellent condition, complete all around with only minor edge nicks.

ST323 - Woodhouseite $ 75
 Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA
miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 1.5


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Woodhouseite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST323a.jpg] Woodhouseite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST323b.jpg] Woodhouseite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST323c.jpg] Woodhouseite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST323d.jpg]

Woodhouseite crystals to 3mm in size on matrix with an attached small Quartz crystals. This is a floater specimen well crystallized all around. The Champion Mine is the Type locality for this rare species and has produced the world's best specimens.

LP126 - Amblygonite $ 350
 Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4 x 3.7 x 3 cm


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Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126a.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126b.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126c.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126d.jpg]

Large single crystal of translucent to transparent yellow Amblygonite. Amblygonite is a rare lithium-aluminum phosphate species that is not commonly seen in fine display quality crystals. This crystal is big and chunky with glassy luster and is mostly complete all around.

LP926 - Fluorite $ 450
 Erongo Mtns., Namibia
miniature - 3.4 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm


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Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp926a.jpg] Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp926b.jpg]

Flattened, diamond-shaped Fluorite crystals from Erongo, a region known for these unusual Fluorites. The crystals are transparent purple with wisps of green and brown.

LP927 - Fluorite $ 1400
 Erongo Mtns., Namibia
miniature - 4.2 x 2 x 2 cm


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Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp927a.jpg] Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp927b.jpg] Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp927c.jpg] Fluorite from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp927d.jpg]

Colorful, unusually-shaped Fluorite crystal from Erongo, a region known for these strange Fluorites. The crystal is transparent purple and green with a diagonal band of reddish brown. Complete all around and undamaged with matte luster on some faces and glassy luster on others. One photo is backlit to show internal colors.
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