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LP235 - Thaumasite $ 350
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
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Thaumasite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp235a.jpg] Thaumasite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp235b.jpg] Thaumasite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp235c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent yellow crystals of Thaumasite, a rare mineral species related to Ettringite and Sturmanite found in the Kalahari Manganese fields of South Africa. These were found in the 1990s and I used to be able to buy them many years ago from South African dealer Clive Quiet until supplies dried up. I was fortunate to find this specimen recently from someone who had also bought this from Clive Quiet and stockpiled it until now. It's a rare matrix specimen from the find. Even while these were available, matrix specimens were always rare, as most were loose single crystals. Some crystals show some wear, regardless, it's a hard to find rarity.

LP236 - Thaumasite $ 300
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.7 x 1 cm


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Thaumasite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp236a.jpg] Thaumasite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp236b.jpg] Thaumasite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp236c.jpg] Thaumasite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp236d.jpg]

Cluster of transparent yellow crystals of Thaumasite, a rare mineral species related to Ettringite and Sturmanite found in the Kalahari Manganese fields of South Africa. These were found in the 1990s and I used to be able to buy them many years ago from South African dealer Clive Quiet until supplies dried up. I was fortunate to find this specimen recently from someone who had also bought this from Clive Quiet and stockpiled it until now. It's a rare matrix specimen from the find. Even while these were available, matrix specimens were always rare, as most were loose single crystals. This specimen features a larger 1.5cm tall crystal on the left side with smaller crystals to the right. A hard to find rarity.

LP237 - Thaumasite $ 250
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
thumbnail - 1 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm


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Thaumasite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp237a.jpg] Thaumasite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp237b.jpg] Thaumasite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp237c.jpg]

Transparent single yellow crystal of Thaumasite, a rare mineral species related to Ettringite and Sturmanite found in the Kalahari Manganese fields of South Africa. These were found in the 1990s and I used to be able to buy them many years ago from South African dealer Clive Quiet until supplies dried up. I was fortunate to find this crystal recently from someone who had also bought this from Clive Quiet and stockpiled it until now. It's a complete, undamaged single crystal with great luster and total transparency. A rare, now hard to find gem quality crystal.

LP119 - Amblygonite $ 390
 Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119a.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119b.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119c.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119d.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119e.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119f.jpg]

Glassy 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 complete all around, shows twinning, and has metallic inclusions of both platy and hair-like crystals. Translucent with transparent gem areas and with high glassy luster. A superb, undamaged thumbnail Amblygonite!

MK948 - Azurite with Malachite $ 240
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
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Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948c.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948d.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948e.jpg]

Fantastic Azurite cluster from the watercourse pocket of the Milpillas Mine. Undamaged, highly lustrous crystals with attached Malachite on the back. The specimen features a large, somewhat tabular main crystal with smaller crystals at the base and a bit of matrix attached to the back.

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

LP247 - Willemite $ 200
 Tsumeb, Namibia
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Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp247a.jpg] Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp247b.jpg]

Rare blue Willemite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb.

LP184 - Fluorite $ 80
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp184a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp184b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp184c.jpg]

Interesting formation of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are light purple and occur in a cross formation of stacked cubic crystals.

LP186 - Fluorite $ 150
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp186a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp186b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp186c.jpg]

Intergrown pair of transparent Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are glass-like and water-clear with a light green color and contain fine needles of metallic Jamesonite. Better than photos.

LP187 - Fluorite $ 50
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp187a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp187b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp187c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp187d.jpg]

Cluster of light blue over purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are glass-like transparent with associated yellow Muscovite.

LP190 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 125
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
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Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp190a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp190b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp190c.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp190d.jpg]

Single transparent cubic Fluorite crystal on Quartz from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystal is lustrous and transparent with internal phantoms. It's a complete single crystal that grew atop a Quartz crystal and has a light green color wtih a bit or purple inside.

LP197 - Fluorite $ 70
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp197a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp197b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp197c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent, undamaged, with attached Chlorite and Pyrite.

LP198 - Fluorite $ 125
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp198a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp198b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp198c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent and reach 1.8cm across.

LP193 - Fluorite $ 120
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193d.jpg]

Transparent purple cubic Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent. The main crystal is 3cm across.

LP304 - Lawsonite $ 60
 Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp304a.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp304b.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp304c.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp304d.jpg]

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.
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