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MK916 - Galena $ 200
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
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
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
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.


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.


MK985 - Cavansite $ 400
Wagholi Quarry, Poona, India
miniature - 3.8 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm


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Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Poona, India [db_pics/pics/mk985a.jpg] Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Poona, India [db_pics/pics/mk985b.jpg] Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Poona, India [db_pics/pics/mk985c.jpg]

Exquisite specimen of intergrown spherical aggregates of vivid blue Cavansite with attached Stilbite. Well crytallized all around and undamaged, a floater with no points of contact. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (his old label shows a price of $800).


MK996 - Fluorite $ 350
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
large cabinet - 16 x 10 x 3 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk996a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk996b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk996c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk996d.jpg]

Large, flat matrix covered by gemmy blue/purple Fluorite crystals. The Fluorite cubes reach 1.8cm in size and are highly glassy, transparent, with a light blue color over purple cores. There are a couple contact spots where the crystals grew against the opposing pocket wall. Needle-like, Chlorite included Quartz crystals are present and mixed among the Fluorite.


LP119 - Amblygonite $ 390
Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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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!


LP242 - Copper (cubes!) $ 2000
Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242a.jpg] Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242b.jpg] Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242c.jpg] Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242d.jpg]

Cluster of cubic Copper crystals with dark patina. I love cubic Copper crystals and this is nothing but crystals with individuals to 1cm in size. Ex. Mike Martin, Ben Vone collections.


MK948 - Azurite with Malachite $ 240
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.6 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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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.


LP243 - Aquamarine $ 2000
Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam
cabinet - 9.7 x 2 x 1.8 cm


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Aquamarine from Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam [db_pics/pics/lp243a.jpg] Aquamarine from Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam [db_pics/pics/lp243b.jpg] Aquamarine from Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam [db_pics/pics/lp243c.jpg]

Tall single, deep blue Aquamarine crystal from Vietnam. Terminated with a flat, glassy termination, it's a gemmy crystal with the deep blue color Vietnamese Aqua are known for. Undamaged crystal with a shallow groove running up the backside where another crystal grew against it, and small etched areas near each end. Weighs 67.1 grams.


LP245 - Silver on Quartz, Epidote $ 3800
Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 3 cm


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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.


LP246 - Chalcocite $ 750
Flambeau Mine, Rusk Co., Wisconsin, USA
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 4 cm


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Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Rusk Co., Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/lp246a.jpg] Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Rusk Co., Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/lp246b.jpg] Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Rusk Co., Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/lp246c.jpg]

Chunky specimen of solid Chalcocite crystals from the now closed Flambeau Mine. The surface is covered by dark metallic crystals with light blue and purple iridescence.


LP247 - Willemite $ 200
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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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.
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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
157 158 159 160

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