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SV108 - Rhodonite $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 305)
Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm


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Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV108a.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV108b.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV108c.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV108d.jpg]

Single gem crystal of Rhodonite from recent finds in Brazil. This is a terminated crystal with cleavage faces on the sides. Translucent to transparent internally with superb color!


ST784 - Rhodonite $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 183)
Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm


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Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST784a.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST784b.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST784c.jpg]

Single gem crystal of Rhodonite from recent finds in Brazil. This is a complete crystal with typical small raised crystal growths on some sides and a contacted termination. Complete all around and translucent to transparent internally. Superb color!


LP166 - Bournonite with Quartz $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686)
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.7 x 3 x 3 cm


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Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166a.jpg] Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166b.jpg] Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166c.jpg] Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166d.jpg]

Well balanced specimen of silvery metallic Bournonite with Quartz crystals from the Yaogangxian Mine. An aesthetic specimen good from either side. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection, his old label shows a price of $1200.


LP172 - Neptunite $ 750 (=~ AUS$ 1144)
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 8.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm


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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172a.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172b.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172c.jpg]

Glossy black Neptunite crystals on a white Natrolite covered matrix. This is an excellent Neptunite with 3 main crystals that are well separated and rise up out of the matrix plus numerous smaller crystals. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Andy Seibel label.


LP173 - Brazilianite $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686)
Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4 x 2.8 x 1.8 cm


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Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp173a.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp173b.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp173c.jpg]

Large, complete single Brazilianite crystal. Excellent undamaged crystal with good luster, areas of transparency, and the yellow/green color these are known for. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP174 - Rutile in Quartz $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534)
Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 5.5 cm


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Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174a.jpg] Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174b.jpg] Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174c.jpg] Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174d.jpg]

Glassy, transparent smokey Quartz crystals with inclusions of golden, hair-like Rutile. This is a fine quality cluster in excellent condition with high luster. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP177 - Calcite on Amethyst $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686)
Zacatecas, Mexico
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Calcite on Amethyst from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp177a.jpg] Calcite on Amethyst from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp177b.jpg] Calcite on Amethyst from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp177c.jpg]

A large white Calcite crystal attached to a layer of solid Amethyst crystals. This is a really lovely old specimen with a complete 4cm wide Calcite crystal. The Amethyst is crystallized on both sides. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


MK920 - Quartz on Albite $ 180 (=~ AUS$ 274)
Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 7 x 7 x 4.5 cm


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Quartz on Albite from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk920a.jpg] Quartz on Albite from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk920b.jpg] Quartz on Albite from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk920c.jpg] Quartz on Albite from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk920d.jpg]

Transparent single Quartz crystal (somewhat Citrine and smoky in color) well centered on Albite crystals. Fine and showy specimen, undamaged. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


MK923 - Cavansite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534)
Wagholi Quarry, Pune District, India
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


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Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk923a.jpg] Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk923b.jpg] Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk923c.jpg]

Near floater cluster of vivid blue Cavansite crystals. Well crystallized all around, this good sized crystal group appears to have grown on the tips of a couple Stilbite crystals and detached as I see only a couple small ares of white, otherwise it's nothing but great crystals all around. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (his old label shows a price of $600).


MK912 - Natrolite $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 305)
Chimney Rock Quarry (Bound Brook Quarry), Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA
small cabinet - 6.2 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm


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Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry (Bound Brook Quarry), Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/mk912a.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry (Bound Brook Quarry), Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/mk912b.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry (Bound Brook Quarry), Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/mk912c.jpg]

Terminated single Natrolite crystal from the well known Bound Brook locality. Perfectly terminated, undamaged, transparent crystal. Old material from the classic USA locality that produced what are considered some of the world's best Natrolites. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


MK915 - McGuinnessite $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 305) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 100 (=~ AUS$ 152)
Red Mountain, Mendocino Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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McGuinnessite from Red Mountain, Mendocino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk915a.jpg] McGuinnessite from Red Mountain, Mendocino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk915b.jpg] McGuinnessite from Red Mountain, Mendocino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk915c.jpg] McGuinnessite from Red Mountain, Mendocino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk915d.jpg]

Blue/green McGuinnessite on multiple sides of a rock matrix. Mcguinnessite is a rare Mg-Cu carbonate, a member of Rosasite Group and is named after well-known California mineralogist, Al McGuinness. The matrix is richly covered with radial clusters and hemispheres of teal-blue McGuinnessite on most sides. Comes with an old Chuck Trantham label that indicates it was collected in July 1975. Comes with an old Al McGuinness label. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


MK916 - Galena $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 305)
Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Galena from Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk916a.jpg] Galena from Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk916b.jpg] Galena from Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk916c.jpg] Galena from Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk916d.jpg] Galena from Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk916e.jpg]

Lustrous metallic Galena crystals from Missouri. This is a fine and aesthetic Galena, complete all around. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (who valued it at $300).


LP233 - Thaumasite $ 300 (=~ AUS$ 457)
N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
thumbnail - 1.1 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm


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Thaumasite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp233a.jpg] Thaumasite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp233b.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.


LP234 - Thaumasite $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 183)
N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
thumbnail - 0.9 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm


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Thaumasite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp234a.jpg] Thaumasite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp234b.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 and partially double terminated. A rare, now hard to find gem quality crystal.


LP235 - Thaumasite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534)
N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.5 x 1 cm


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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.
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37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
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
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