Selected Specimens

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MK683 - Aquamarine $ 5000
Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan
miniature - 5 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm


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Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk683a.jpg] Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk683b.jpg] Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk683c.jpg] Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk683d.jpg]

Water-clear single blue Aquamarine crystal from Shigar Valley. Stunningly beautiful gem crystal that is complete all around with glass-like luster and a complex, multi-faceted termination. Weighs 43.19 grams.


MK737 - Topaz $ 400
Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 3 x 1.6 x 0.7 cm


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Topaz from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk737a.jpg] Topaz from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk737b.jpg]

Complete, gemmy single 'Imperial' Topaz crystal from Rodrigo Silva in Brazil. Well terminated and complete all around with rich golden color, some edge chatter. A flat, tabular crystal with uncommonly good transparency. The termination faces are a bit matte in luster, but it also has never been cleaned. This is old stock purchased in Brazil by dealer Steve Perry back in the 1990s.


MK746 - Hematite $ 200
Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.2 x 2.3 x 0.6 cm


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Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk746a.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk746b.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk746c.jpg]

Bright, metallic cluster of Hematite from the Rodrigo Silva district in Brazil. The Hematite occurs as parallel-growth, hexagonal crystals forming what is known as an 'Iron Rose'. The specimen is complete all around with minor edge wear and bright, mirror-lustrous faces on front and back with more matte luster along the edges. This is old stock purchased in Brazil by dealer Steve Perry back in the 1990s.


MK747 - Hematite $ 180
Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.1 cm


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Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk747a.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk747b.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk747c.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk747d.jpg]

Bright, metallic cluster of Hematite from the Rodrigo Silva district in Brazil. The Hematite occurs as parallel-growth, hexagonal crystals forming what is known as an 'Iron Rose'. The specimen is complete all around with edge chipping on one side and bright, mirror-lustrous faces on front and back with more matte luster along the edges. This is old stock purchased in Brazil by dealer Steve Perry back in the 1990s.


MK748 - Hematite $ 400
Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 5 x 3 x 2 cm


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Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk748a.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk748b.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk748c.jpg]

Bright, metallic cluster of Hematite from the Rodrigo Silva district in Brazil. The Hematite occurs as parallel-growth, hexagonal crystals forming what is known as an 'Iron Rose'. The specimen is complete all around with minor edge wear and bright, mirror-lustrous faces on front and back with more matte luster along the edges. This is old stock purchased in Brazil by dealer Steve Perry back in the 1990s.


MK749 - Hematite $ 280
Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.6 x 3 x 1.2 cm


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Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk749a.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk749b.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk749c.jpg]

Bright, metallic cluster of Hematite from the Rodrigo Silva district in Brazil. The Hematite occurs as parallel-growth, hexagonal crystals forming what is known as an 'Iron Rose'. The specimen is complete all around with minor edge wear and bright, mirror-lustrous faces on front and back with more matte luster along the edges. This is old stock purchased in Brazil by dealer Steve Perry back in the 1990s.


MK750 - Hematite $ 200
Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.7 x 2.3 x 1.3 cm


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Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk750a.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk750b.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk750c.jpg]

Bright, metallic cluster of Hematite from the Rodrigo Silva district in Brazil. The Hematite occurs as parallel-growth, hexagonal crystals forming what is known as an 'Iron Rose'. The specimen is complete all around with minor edge wear and bright, mirror-lustrous faces on front and back with more matte luster along the edges. This is old stock purchased in Brazil by dealer Steve Perry back in the 1990s.


MK751 - Hematite $ 180
Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 3 x 2.3 x 0.9 cm


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Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk751a.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk751b.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk751c.jpg]

Bright, metallic cluster of Hematite from the Rodrigo Silva district in Brazil. The Hematite occurs as parallel-growth, hexagonal crystals forming what is known as an 'Iron Rose'. The specimen is complete all around with minor edge wear and bright, mirror-lustrous faces on front and back with more matte luster along the edges. This is old stock purchased in Brazil by dealer Steve Perry back in the 1990s.


MK753 - Hematite $ 250
Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.7 x 2.8 x 1.2 cm


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Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk753a.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk753b.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk753c.jpg]

Bright, metallic cluster of Hematite from the Rodrigo Silva district in Brazil. The Hematite occurs as parallel-growth, hexagonal crystals forming what is known as an 'Iron Rose'. The specimen is complete all around with minor edge wear and bright, mirror-lustrous faces on front and back with more matte luster along the edges. This is old stock purchased in Brazil by dealer Steve Perry back in the 1990s.


MK754 - Hematite $ 200
Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.3 x 3.5 x 1 cm


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Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk754a.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk754b.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk754c.jpg]

Bright, metallic cluster of Hematite from the Rodrigo Silva district in Brazil. The Hematite occurs as parallel-growth, hexagonal crystals forming what is known as an 'Iron Rose'. The specimen is complete all around with minor edge wear and bright, mirror-lustrous faces on front and back with more matte luster along the edges. This is old stock purchased in Brazil by dealer Steve Perry back in the 1990s.


MK755 - Hematite $ 180
Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 0.8 cm


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Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk755a.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk755b.jpg] Hematite from Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk755c.jpg]

Bright, metallic cluster of Hematite from the Rodrigo Silva district in Brazil. The Hematite occurs as parallel-growth, hexagonal crystals forming what is known as an 'Iron Rose'. The specimen is complete all around with minor edge wear and some contacting on one side with bright, mirror-lustrous faces on front and back with more matte luster along the edges. This is old stock purchased in Brazil by dealer Steve Perry back in the 1990s.


MK808 - Topaz $ 150
Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.3 x 1 cm


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Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk808a.jpg] Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk808b.jpg] Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk808c.jpg] Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk808d.jpg]

Transparent golden brown Topaz crystal from the Maynard Claim in Utah. The Topaz is pristine, transparent, and has incredibly high glassy luster. There is a smaller crystal attached at the base and a bit of attached Rhyolite matrix on back. This specimen was mined in 2003.


MK812 - Azurite $ 400 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 200
Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 7 x 4 x 4 cm


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Azurite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk812a.jpg] Azurite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk812b.jpg] Azurite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk812c.jpg] Azurite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk812d.jpg]

Cluster of translucent Azurite crystals on starkly contrasting white matrix from the Volborthite pocket of the Milpillas Mine. The Azurite from this area of the mine are known for their distinctive tabular crystals that occur on a white matrix. The crystals on this specimen reach 2cm in size and are in pristine condition. Highly translucent with backlighting with a blue glow showing on the white matrix below.


MK813 - Azurite $ 400
Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 3.4 x 3 x 3 cm


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Azurite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk813a.jpg] Azurite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk813b.jpg] Azurite from Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk813c.jpg]

Cluster of translucent Azurite crystals on a slight amount of matrix from the Volborthite pocket of the Milpillas Mine. The Azurite from this area of the mine are known for their distinctive tabular crystals that occur on a white matrix. The crystals on this specimen reach 3cm in size and are in pristine condition. Highly translucent with backlighting.


MK440 - Galena, Dolomite $ 400
Reynolds Co., Tri-State District, Missouri, USA
large cabinet - 16 x 11 x 11 cm


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Galena, Dolomite from Reynolds Co., Tri-State District, Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk440a.JPG] Galena, Dolomite from Reynolds Co., Tri-State District, Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk440b.JPG] Galena, Dolomite from Reynolds Co., Tri-State District, Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk440c.JPG] Galena, Dolomite from Reynolds Co., Tri-State District, Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk440d.JPG]

Well isolated grey cubes of Galena on matrix. The Galena cubes reach 3.2cm in size. One side of the matrix is coated by a dense coverage of pink curving crystals of Dolomite. Old USA classic.
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61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
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97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144
145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156
157 158 159 160

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