Selected Specimens

US$    € EURO    ¥ YEN    £ POUND    CAN$    AUS$    Note

(click on a page number to go to that page:)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
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

 page 107 / 160  -  prev  -  next  -  bottom  -  Home 


LP376 - Azurite with Malachite $ 2500
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 9 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376c.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376d.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376e.jpg]

Striking specimen with well isolated Azurite crystals standing upright and a light colored rock matrix. The crystals reach 2.6cm in size with one being almost completely pseudomorphed to Malachite with only a thin veneer of Azurite remaining. There are 5 main crystals in perfect condition with a few smaller Azurite and small tufts of Malachite. Saw cut on base.


LP377 - Cassiterite $ 275
Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia
small cabinet - 6 x 3 x 2.8 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp377a.jpg] Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp377b.jpg] Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp377c.jpg] Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp377d.jpg]

Well formed, shiny smoke-colored crystals of Cassiterite and small Quartz crystals from Bolivia. Highly lustrous gemmy brown crystals to 2.4cm in size, some showing small areas of transparency. Comes with a couple of old labels.


LP378 - Bournonite $ 1500
Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia
small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 5 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378a.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378b.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378c.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378d.jpg]

Matrix specimen loaded with large silvery metallic 'cogwheels' of Bournonite. The crystals reach 2.5 cm wide and are present on front, sides and back (both front and back shown in photos). All are in good condition except one on the back and one on the left side with a chip facing towards the back. There are small Pyrite and Sphalerite crystals coating the matrix.


LP379 - Bournonite $ 400
Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.5 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379a.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379b.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379c.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379d.jpg]

A silvery metallic 'cogwheel' of Bournonite in matrix. The crystal is 2.5 cm wide and in perfect condition. There is another partial crystal and small Pyrite and Sphalerite crystals coating the matrix. Saw cut on bottom.


LP433 - Amethyst after Calcite $ 800
Artigas, Uruguay
small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 4 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Amethyst after Calcite from Artigas, Uruguay [db_pics/pics/lp433a.jpg] Amethyst after Calcite from Artigas, Uruguay [db_pics/pics/lp433b.jpg] Amethyst after Calcite from Artigas, Uruguay [db_pics/pics/lp433c.jpg] Amethyst after Calcite from Artigas, Uruguay [db_pics/pics/lp433d.jpg]

Angular cast of Amethyst crystals that formed as an epimorph atop the termination of a now gone large Calcite crystal. The smooth faces and hexagonal form the of the former Calcite are evident. The black areas are due to a layer of Hematite that was present between the Amethyst and the former Calcite. Ex. Carl Acosta and Len Pisciotta collections. Len's old label shows a price of $1800.


LP435 - Barite $ 200
Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.8 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp435a.jpg] Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp435b.jpg] Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp435c.jpg] Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/LP435.mp4]

Cluster of terminated and doubly-terminated blue Barite crystals from Morocco. The Barite is translucent to transparent and composed of thin bladed crystals grouped together forming and attractive cluster. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP438 - Morganite (etched) $ 1200
Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil
cabinet - 10 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp438a.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp438b.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp438c.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp438d.jpg]

Large and glassy single pink Beryl var. Morganite. Though etched, it is highly lustrous and the original hexagonal form is obvious and has uniform shape and flat front, back, and edge faces. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP439 - Morganite (etched) $ 900
Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 9 x 5.5 x 3.3 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp439a.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp439b.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp439c.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp439d.jpg]

Large and glassy single pink Beryl var. Morganite. Though etched, it is highly lustrous and the original hexagonal form is obvious and has uniform shape and flat front, back, and edge faces. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP441 - Buergerite $ 750
Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
small cabinet - 7 x 4 x 1.3 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Buergerite from Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp441a.jpg] Buergerite from Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp441b.jpg] Buergerite from Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp441c.jpg]

Clusters and isolated single crystals of golden brown Buergerite (now known as Fluor-Buergerite) crystals on matrix. Beugerite is a rare species in the Tourmaline group. This locality (the Type locality) produces the world's best specimens. Interestingly, this locality was once lost for many years and later rediscovered. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Dave Bunk label.


LP443 - Spessartine on Feldspar $ 2500
Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 7.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443a.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443b.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443c.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443d.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443e.jpg]

A large deep wine-red Spessartine crystal on white feldspar with other smaller Spessartine crystals and black crystals of what is possibly Tantalite. The main crytals is 4.5cm in size and very complex, featuring typical flat crystals faces, etched faces, and a hollow area on the left side with a mound-shaped crystal mass in the center. The main crystal is fully crystallized all around and nearly pristine. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and one of my favorite pieces in the collection.


LP445 - Quartz Gwindel $ 400 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 200
Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp445a.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp445b.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp445c.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp445d.jpg]

Transparent Quartz gwindel, 5.5cm wide, with Quartz crystals of typical form. Complete all around and in excellent condition. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection. I like the combination of the two forms of Quartz together.


LP446 - Quartz Gwindel $ 350
Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446a.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446b.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446c.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446d.jpg]

Highly transparent single Quartz gwindel from Pakistan. Complete all around and in nearly pristine condition - even the bottom is recrystallized. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP447 - Quartz Gwindel $ 250 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 125
Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.7 x 2.4 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp447a.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp447b.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp447c.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp447d.jpg]

Glassy single Quartz gwindel from Pakistan. Complete all around and nearly pristine. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP329 - Thomsonite $ 50
Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3.5 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp329a.jpg] Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp329b.jpg] Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp329d.jpg]

Colorless, translucent to transparent Thomsonite crystals in vug. The Thomsonite form prismatic crystals with flat terminations. Collected by John Sulzbach in October 2014.


LP332 - Thomsonite $ 60
Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 9 x 5 x 5 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp332a.jpg] Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp332c.jpg] Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp332d.jpg] Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp332e.jpg] Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp332f.jpg]

Colorless, translucent to transparent Thomsonite crystals in multiple vugs. The Thomsonite form prismatic crystals with flat terminations. Collected by John Sulzbach in October 2014.

(click on a page number to go to that page:)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
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

 page 107 / 160  -  prev  -  next  -  top  -  Home 

©2010-2018 Marin Mineral