Selected Specimens

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LP810 - Hyalite Opal $ 180 (=~ € 164)
Aguascalientes, Mexico
miniature - 3.2 x 2.8 x 2.2 cm


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Hyalite Opal from Aguascalientes, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp810a.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Aguascalientes, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp810b.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Aguascalientes, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp810f.jpg]

Bubbly-looking formations of transparent Hyalite on a Chalcedony matrix. The Hyalite is colorless and glass-like and sits flower-like in the center of the matrix. The edges of the matrix have been smoothed. The opal is Fluorescent yellow under UV lighting.


LP813 - Hyalite Opal $ 120 (=~ € 110)
Aguascalientes, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Hyalite Opal from Aguascalientes, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp813a.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Aguascalientes, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp813e.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Aguascalientes, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp813f.jpg]

Bubbly-looking formations of transparent Hyalite on a Chalcedony matrix. The Hyalite is colorless and glass-like, complete all around and undamaged. The opal is Fluorescent yellow under UV lighting.


LP814 - Hyalite Opal $ 200 (=~ € 183)
Aguascalientes, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Hyalite Opal from Aguascalientes, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp814a.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Aguascalientes, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp814b.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Aguascalientes, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp814c.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Aguascalientes, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp814d.jpg]

Bubbly-looking formations of transparent Hyalite on a Chalcedony matrix. The Hyalite is colorless and glass-like, complete all around and undamaged. The opal is Fluorescent yellow under UV lighting.


LP815 - Hyalite Opal $ 200 (=~ € 183)
Aguascalientes, Mexico
miniature - 3.2 x 2.8 x 2.2 cm


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Hyalite Opal from Aguascalientes, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp815a.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Aguascalientes, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp815c.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Aguascalientes, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp815d.jpg]

Bubbly-looking formations of transparent Hyalite forming a halo around Chalcedony. The Hyalite is colorless and glass-like. The opal is Fluorescent yellow under UV lighting.


LP933 - Adamite $ 750 (=~ € 685)
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 2.2 cm


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Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp933a.jpg] Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp933b.jpg] Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp933c.jpg] Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp933d.jpg]

Tightly grouped, larger than average sized Adamite crystals on matrix. The Adamite have a nice yellow/green color and reach up to 1cm wide. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection (RP-1012).


LP935 - Prehnite with Epidote $ 600 (=~ € 548)
Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali
cabinet - 9.5 x 7 x 6 cm


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Prehnite with Epidote from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/lp935a.jpg] Prehnite with Epidote from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/lp935b.jpg] Prehnite with Epidote from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/lp935c.jpg]

Translucent green spherical Prehnite with darker green Epidote crystals. The Prehnite spheres reach 3cm in diameter. Ex. Demetrius Pohl.


LP936 - Rose Quartz on Quartz $ 1200 (=~ € 1096)
Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 9 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Rose Quartz on Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp936a.jpg] Rose Quartz on Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp936b.jpg] Rose Quartz on Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp936c.jpg] Rose Quartz on Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp936d.jpg] Rose Quartz on Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp936e.jpg] Rose Quartz on Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp936f.jpg]

A band of Rose Quartz crystals grown across the side of a single white Quartz crystal. The Rose Quartz crystals are parallel growth and doubly-terminated and undamaged. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection (RP-1064).


LP938 - Grossular $ 200 (=~ € 183)
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
thumbnail - 3 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm


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Grossular from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp938a.jpg] Grossular from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp938b.jpg]

Transparent orange Grossular crystals with Diopside. The main crystal is 1.5cm wide.


LP941 - Amethyst scepter $ 400 (=~ € 365)
South Africa
cabinet - 12.5 x 8 x 6.5 cm


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Amethyst scepter from South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp941a.jpg] Amethyst scepter from South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp941b.jpg] Amethyst scepter from South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp941c.jpg] Amethyst scepter from South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp941d.jpg]

Large Amethyst scepter atop white Quartz crystals. The Amethyst is doubly-terminated with medium purple coloration and is complete all around with very minimal edge wear. This was traded out of an old collection in Europe and no further locality information was provided.


LP943 - Zincolivenite $ 1250 (=~ € 1142)
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 3.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Zincolivenite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp943a.jpg] Zincolivenite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp943b.jpg] Zincolivenite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp943c.jpg]

Toothy clusters of Zincolivenite crystals on matrix from a new find at the Milpillas Mine (yes - with a rise in Copper prices the mine reopenned and they hit a zone of great zincolivenite crystals). This is a floater of a small bit of matrix covered by spherical clusters of crystals. There is a first generation of spherical clusters with smaller, finer crystals upon which grew a second generation of larer crystals.


LP947 - Silver after Dyscrasite $ 450 (=~ € 411)
Imiter Mine, Morocco
miniature - 3.3 x 3 x 2.2 cm


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Silver after Dyscrasite from Imiter Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp947a.jpg] Silver after Dyscrasite from Imiter Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp947b.jpg] Silver after Dyscrasite from Imiter Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp947c.jpg]

Bright metallic Silver after Dyscrasite crystals with Calcite specimen from the Imiter Mine in Morocco. Twinning striations of the former Dyscrasite are evident on the larger crystals.


LP948 - Silver after Dyscrasite $ 250 (=~ € 228)
Imiter Mine, Morocco
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.8 x 1.2 cm


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Silver after Dyscrasite from Imiter Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp948a.jpg] Silver after Dyscrasite from Imiter Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp948b.jpg] Silver after Dyscrasite from Imiter Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp948c.jpg] Silver after Dyscrasite from Imiter Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp948d.jpg]

Bright metallic Silver after Dyscrasite crystals with Calcite specimen from the Imiter Mine in Morocco. Twinning striations of the former Dyscrasite are evident.


LP949 - Tourmaline $ 1600 (=~ € 1462)
Burkhard's Pocket, Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.6 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm


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Tourmaline from Burkhard's Pocket, Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp949a.jpg] Tourmaline from Burkhard's Pocket, Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp949b.jpg] Tourmaline from Burkhard's Pocket, Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp949c.jpg] Tourmaline from Burkhard's Pocket, Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp949d.jpg]

Tall single Tourmaline crystal with a well saturated pink core, followed by a green zone, and finally purple at the termination. Complete all around with a slight indent/contact from another crystal, otherwise perfect. Neat textured termination face too. Weighs 16.59 grams.


LP950 - Hubnerite on Quartz $ 750 (=~ € 685)
Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm


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Hubnerite on Quartz from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp950a.jpg] Hubnerite on Quartz from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp950b.jpg] Hubnerite on Quartz from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp950c.jpg] Hubnerite on Quartz from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp950d.jpg]

Exquisite specimen featuring a doubly-terminated Huebnerite crystal set in transparent Quartz crystals. The Huebnerite is complete all around and perfect, 2.5cm tip to tip.


LP952 - Phenakite $ 200 (=~ € 183)
Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co., Colorado, USA
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Phenakite from Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/lp952a.jpg] Phenakite from Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/lp952b.jpg] Phenakite from Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/lp952c.jpg] Phenakite from Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/lp952d.jpg]

Glassy, colorless Phenakite crystals on Albite with Muscovite from Mount Antero. The largest Phenakite displays perfectly on top, is 9mm wide, and is complete and undamaged.
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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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