Selected Specimens

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LP550 - Enargite on Quartz $ 125
Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Enargite on Quartz from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp550a.jpg] Enargite on Quartz from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp550b.jpg] Enargite on Quartz from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp550c.jpg] Enargite on Quartz from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp550d.jpg]

Black crystals of Enargite and tiny clear Quartz crystals on the front, top, and back of this historic specimen from one the western USA's last mining boomtowns. Not common elsewhere, Enargite was one of the major ores of Copper at Butte.


LP547 - Mimetite $ 150
Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
miniature - 4 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm


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Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp547a.jpg] Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp547b.jpg] Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp547c.jpg] Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp547d.jpg] Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp547e.jpg]

High quality, lustrous crystals of Mimetite on matrix. Undamaged crystals with a rich golden color to 4mm in size.


LP576 - Pyromorphite $ 250
Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China
miniature - 3.2 x 3.2 x 2.8 cm


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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp576a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp576b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp576c.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp576d.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp576e.jpg]

Bright, almost neon green crystals of Pyropmorphite on a small amount of Quartz matrix. Colorful specimen with a good mixture of large and small crystals.


LP563 - Arsenopyrite $ 125
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563a.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563b.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563c.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563d.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563e.jpg]

Cluster of intergrown, doubly-terminated Aresonopyrite crystals. Silvery metallic and well crystallized all around. I found one point of contact on the tip of a smaller crystal, otherwise it's perfectly crystallized and undamaged all around.


LP529 - Stannite on Quartz $ 400
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 7 x 7 x 5.5


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Stannite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp529a.jpg] Stannite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp529b.jpg] Stannite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp529d.jpg] Stannite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp529e.jpg]

Clusters of irridescent blue Stannite crystals on a large group of transparent Quartz crystals. The main Stannite cluster is 3.3cm wide. Associated minerals include Muscovite and Arsenopyrite.


LP570 - Fluorite, Chalcopyrite on Quartz $ 275
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3


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Fluorite, Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp570a.jpg] Fluorite, Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp570b.jpg] Fluorite, Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp570c.jpg] Fluorite, Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp570d.jpg] Fluorite, Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp570e.jpg]

A row of upright, transparent Quartz crystals is coated on the front by white Dolomite crystals, brassy golden metallic Challcopyrite crystals, and transparent purple cubes of Fluorite. Fine and classic Yaogangxian combination specimen.


LP573 - Cylindrite $ 275
Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia
small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 4


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Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp573a.jpg] Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp573b.jpg] Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp573c.jpg] Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp573d.jpg]

Exceptionally rich Cylindrite specimen loaded with spray formations of Cylindrite crystals.


LP716 - Chrysoberyl $ 350
Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm


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Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp716a.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp716b.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp716c.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp716d.jpg]

Bright greenish yellow Chrysoberyl crystal from Madagascar. Thick and barrel-shaped with sixling twinning visible on the ends.


LP717 - Chrysoberyl $ 220
Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar
thumbnail - 0.9 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm


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Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp717a.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp717b.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp717c.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp717d.jpg]

Bright greenish yellow Chrysoberyl crystal from Madagascar. Thick and barrel-shaped with sixling twinning visible on the ends. A floater, well crystallized all around.


LP721 - Red Beryl $ 400
Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mtns/. Beaver Co., Utah, USA
thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm


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Red Beryl from Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mtns/. Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/lp721a.jpg] Red Beryl from Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mtns/. Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/lp721b.jpg] Red Beryl from Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mtns/. Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/lp721c.jpg]

Doubly-terminated Red Beryl crystal from Utah. A complete floater crystal with uniform shape all around (with one shallow indent on one face) and showing areas of transparency. Just released from a private collection.


LP727 - Pyrite $ 275
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru
thumbnail - 3.1 x 2.5 x 2.5


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Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp727a.jpg] Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp727b.jpg] Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp727c.jpg]

Mirror-lustrous octahedral Pyrite crystal from the Huanzala Mine. The crystal is 2.5cm wide and complete all around.


LP728 - Azurite $ 400
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.1 x 2 x 1.6


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Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp728a.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp728b.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp728c.jpg]

Cluster of thick, deep blue Azurite crystals from Tsumeb. Well crystallized all around.


LP779 - Siderite, Chalcopyrite $ 600
Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China
small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 4 cm


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Siderite, Chalcopyrite from Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp779a.jpg] Siderite, Chalcopyrite from Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp779b.jpg] Siderite, Chalcopyrite from Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp779c.jpg] Siderite, Chalcopyrite from Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp779d.jpg]

Bright metallic Chalcopyrite crystals intergrown with translucent, tan Siderite crystals. This is a well balanced example from this find in excellent condition with plenty of Chalcopyrite crystals well dispersed among the Siderite crystals.


LP780 - Datolite $ 1200
N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Datolite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp780a.jpg] Datolite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp780b.jpg] Datolite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp780c.jpg]

Rare pink Datolite crystals from old, limited finds at the N'Chwanning Mine. The crystals are a well saturated pink color, lustrous with a soft glow similar to Rose Quartz when held near a light source. There is a wonderful small stalactite growth in the center and the bottom is also covered with crystals. Ex. Marshall Sussman personal collection.


LP789 - Scorodite $ 600
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789a.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789b.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789c.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789d.jpg]

Large, well formed Scorodite crystals on matrix. The crystals reach 1.1cm wide and are present on both sides of specimen. The crystals have areas of red coloration inside which can be seen when backlit. These were analyzed and trace Copper and Cobalt were detected which may be the cause of the red coloration.
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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

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