Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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LL480 - Wulfenite $ 275
79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 3.3 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm

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Wulfenite from 79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL480a.jpg]

Wulfenite from 79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL480b.jpg]

Wulfenite from 79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL480c.jpg]

Wulfenite from 79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL480d.jpg]

Exquisite specimen of transparent Wulfenite crystals on black Mottramite. Wulfenite crystals have some attached Calcite and display beautifully. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL552 - Microcline in Mica $ 80
Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm

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Microcline in Mica from Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL552a.jpg]

Microcline in Mica from Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL552b.jpg]

Microcline in Mica from Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL552c.jpg]

Microcline in Mica from Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL552d.jpg]

Botryoidal mass of green mica surrounding corroded yellow Microcline (Feldspar) from a little known San Diego pegmatite. From MINDAT: 'This is a small pegmatite deposit on private land in Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County. It is named for the botryoidal, green (lime-green, in some cases) mica---assumed to be muscovite---that occurs there. It is also the source of southern California's finest hydroxylherderite specimens.' Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL594 - Fairfieldite $ 1500
Foote Lithia Mine, King's Mountain, North Carolina, USA
cabinet - 14 x 7.5 x 5.5 cm

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Fairfieldite from Foote Lithia Mine, King's Mountain, North Carolina, USA [db_pics/pics/LL594a.jpg]

Fairfieldite from Foote Lithia Mine, King's Mountain, North Carolina, USA [db_pics/pics/LL594b.jpg]

Fairfieldite from Foote Lithia Mine, King's Mountain, North Carolina, USA [db_pics/pics/LL594c.jpg]

Fairfieldite from Foote Lithia Mine, King's Mountain, North Carolina, USA [db_pics/pics/LL594d.jpg]

Large specimen with a flat front display face loaded with Fairfieldite crystals to about 8mm. Fairfieldite is a rare phosphate mineral and when you can find one, they are usually small thumbnail sized specimens. This is a magnificent large display piece for the species. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL540 - Vanadinite $ 350
Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 1.8 cm

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Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL540a.jpg]

Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL540b.jpg]

Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL540c.jpg]

Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL540d.jpg]

Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL540e.jpg]

Cluster of large orange and red Vanadinite crystals partially coated by white Calcite. A floater with no points of attachment and large, hoppered crystals with intricate growth patterns. Undamaged. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL515 - Barite $ 150
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, USA
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm

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Barite from Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL515a.jpg]

Barite from Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL515b.jpg]

Barite from Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL515c.jpg]

Barite from Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL515d.jpg]

Cluster of well formed Barite crystals from a well known southern California locality. Translucent to transparent crystals forming an excellent thumbnail sized specimen. Undamaged except along the bottom edges. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL545 - Wulfenite $ 180
Harrington-Hickory Mine, Topache Peak, Beaver Co., Utah, USA
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2 x 1.5 cm

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Wulfenite from Harrington-Hickory Mine, Topache Peak, Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/LL545a.jpg]

Wulfenite from Harrington-Hickory Mine, Topache Peak, Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/LL545b.jpg]

Wulfenite from Harrington-Hickory Mine, Topache Peak, Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/LL545d.jpg]

Wulfenite from Harrington-Hickory Mine, Topache Peak, Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/LL545f.jpg]

Lustrous, transparent to translucent, orange wulfenite 'window pane' crystals to 11mm on matrix. The wulfenites have beveled edges, luster, and good color. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL1101 - Tourmaline on Albite $ 1500
Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA
cabinet - 10.5 x 8 x 7 cm

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Tourmaline on Albite from Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL1101a.jpg]

Tourmaline on Albite from Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL1101b.jpg]

Tourmaline on Albite from Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL1101c.jpg]

Tourmaline on Albite from Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL1101d.jpg]

Large rounded mound of white Albite crystals hosting a 2 green Tourmaline crystals and a Quartz crystal. Both Tourmaline show good transparency. The smaller Tourmaline has 1 repair. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL585 - Chalcophyllite $ 750
Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
cabinet - 11 x 7 x 4.5 cm

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Chalcophyllite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL585a.jpg]

Chalcophyllite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL585b.jpg]

Chalcophyllite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL585d.jpg]

Chalcophyllite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL585e.jpg]

Chalcophyllite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL585f.jpg]

Chalcophyllite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL585g.jpg]

Platy green crystals are abundantly scattered in various areas over this uncommonly large Majuba Hill specimen. Chalcophyllite is an uncommon copper arsenate mineral and some of the world's best were found at this mine. This is a good large example. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL590 - Creedite $ 1250
Liberty Mine, Tonopah, Nye Co., Nevada, USA
cabinet - 12.5 x 10.5 x 4.5 cm

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Creedite from Liberty Mine, Tonopah, Nye Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL590a.jpg]

Creedite from Liberty Mine, Tonopah, Nye Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL590b.jpg]

Creedite from Liberty Mine, Tonopah, Nye Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL590c.jpg]

Creedite from Liberty Mine, Tonopah, Nye Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL590d.jpg]

Large flat specimen of purple Creedite from a seldom seen locality. Loaded with crystals, there is one contact where the opposing wall rock pinched in on the pocket, otherwise it's generally nothing but good crystals all over the front face. Comes with an old hand written letter from Jim Minette who sold this to Bob for $250 long ago. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL595 - Vanadinite $ 1250
Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
cabinet - 11.5 x 8 x 5 cm

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Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL595a.jpg]

Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL595b.jpg]

Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL595c.jpg]

Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL595d.jpg]

Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL595e.jpg]

Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL595f.jpg]

Deep red Vanadinite crystals, partially coated by white Calcite, covering the front and parts of the back of this large specimen. Great coverage of crystals and in good condition for it's size and age. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL569 - Neptunite $ 280
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm

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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL569c.jpg]

Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL569d.jpg]

Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL569e.jpg]

Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL569f.jpg]

An unusually stout, lustrous Neptunite specimen. A large, partially double-terminated crystal with glossy surface luster sits atop a smaller partial crystal. It's rare to find them like this.

LL561 - Benitoite with Neptunite $ 280
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.3 x 2 cm

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Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL561a.jpg]

Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL561b.jpg]

Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL561c.jpg]

Classic combination of blue Benitoite and black Neptunite crystals on schist matrix with white Natrolite. The Neptunite is well terminated and the Benitoite has smooth lustrous faces and gem zones.

LL571 - Benitoite $ 500
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.9 x 1.4 cm

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Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL571a.jpg]

Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL571b.jpg]

Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL571c.jpg]

Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL571d.jpg]

Fine quality thumbnail of blue Benitoite crystals to 1cm on schist matrix with white Natrolite. There are about 10 Benitoite crystals sitting upright for display in a tight grouping. Small but good piece.

LL564 - Benitoite $ 250
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 3.2 x 2 x 1.5 cm

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Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL564a.jpg]

Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL564b.jpg]

Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL564c.jpg]

Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL564d.jpg]

Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL564e.jpg]

Classic blue Benitoite crystal rising up off a schist matrix with white Natrolite. The Benitoite is 1.3cm wide and there are also two additional small Benitoites present.

LL557 - Benitoite with Neptunite $ 350
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 2.3 cm

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Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL557a.jpg]

Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL557b.jpg]

Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL557c.jpg]

Benitoite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL557e.jpg]

Blue Benitoite crystals 1.1cm on schist matrix with white Natrolite and black Neptunite crystals. (click on a page number to go to that page:)

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