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FM179 - Andradite var. Demantoid $ 360
Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm179a.jpg] Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm179b.jpg] Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm179c.jpg] Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm179d.jpg]

Rich green, gemmy, dodecahedral Demantoid crystals on matrix. The largest Demantoid crystal measures about 1.2cm across. Bright, gemmy crystals. Displays well from a couple directions.


FM180 - Andradite var. Demantoid $ 160
Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar
miniature - 4.8 x 3 x 3 cm


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Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm180a.jpg] Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm180b.jpg] Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm180c.jpg] Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm180d.jpg]

Rich green, gemmy, dodecahedral Demantoid crystals on matrix. The largest Demantoid crystal measures about 6mm across. Bright, gemmy crystals.


FM181 - Andradite var. Demantoid $ 160
Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar
miniature - 4.0 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm181a.jpg] Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm181b.jpg] Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm181c.jpg]

Rich green, gemmy, dodecahedral Demantoid crystals on matrix. The largest Demantoid crystal measures about 6mm across. Bright, gemmy crystals.


FM182 - Smithsonite after Cerussite $ 1500
Tsumeb, Namibia
cabinet - 10 x 9 x 9 cm


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Smithsonite after Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm182a.jpg] Smithsonite after Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm182b.jpg] Smithsonite after Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm182c.jpg] Smithsonite after Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm182d.jpg] Smithsonite after Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm182e.jpg] Smithsonite after Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm182f.jpg] Smithsonite after Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm182.mp4]

Yellow Smithsonite crystals that formed as casts after Cerussite. The Smithsonite is sparkling and undamaged. The Cerussite is mostly all gone but a couple small crystals can be seen from the edges. Comes with an old Roberts Minerals label.


FM185 - Vesuvianite $ 90
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
thumbnail - 1.3 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm


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Vesuvianite from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/fm185a.jpg] Vesuvianite from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/fm185b.jpg] Vesuvianite from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/fm185c.jpg]

Small, gemmy doubly-terminated Vesuvianite crystal from the Jeffrey Mine.


FM186 - Vesuvianite $ 90
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
thumbnail - 1.1 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm


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Vesuvianite from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/fm186a.jpg] Vesuvianite from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/fm186b.jpg] Vesuvianite from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/fm186c.jpg]

Small, transparent doubly-terminated Vesuvianite crystal from the Jeffrey Mine.


FM187 - Smithsonite $ 350
Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Smithsonite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm187a.jpg] Smithsonite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm187b.jpg] Smithsonite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm187c.jpg]

Two generations of translucent blue Smithsonite from recent finds. The first generation is a lighter blue forming an approximately 5mm coating over the matrix. The second generation is a deeper blue botryoidal cluster of Smithsonite with shimmering luster and a wonderful translucent color. Very aesthetic piece!


FM188 - Dravite $ 800
Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania
miniature - 4.1 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm188a.jpg] Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm188b.jpg] Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm188c.jpg] Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm188d.jpg]

Fine, transparent brown single Dravite crystal with an attached white Apatite (?) at the base. Like rootbeer-colored glass. Complete all around and undamaged, exceptional quality for the locality.


FM189 - Prehnite $ 280
Merelani HIlls, Arusha, Tanzania
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Prehnite from Merelani HIlls, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm189a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani HIlls, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm189b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani HIlls, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm189c.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani HIlls, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm189d.jpg]

Translucent green and yellow Prehnite from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. The center is composed of a green hemisphere of Prehnite out from which grow toothy yellow crystals. Has a bit of white Calcite attached to one side.


FM190 - Sphalerite $ 800
Empire State Zinc Mine #4, Balmat, New York, USA
miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Sphalerite from Empire State Zinc Mine #4, Balmat, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/fm190a.jpg] Sphalerite from Empire State Zinc Mine #4, Balmat, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/fm190b.jpg] Sphalerite from Empire State Zinc Mine #4, Balmat, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/fm190c.jpg] Sphalerite from Empire State Zinc Mine #4, Balmat, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/fm190d.jpg] Sphalerite from Empire State Zinc Mine #4, Balmat, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/fm190e.jpg]

Transparent yellow Sphalerite associated with Calcite and Quartz crystals. Good yellow color without too much brown. The doubly-terminated Quartz above the Sphalerite is a nice touch.


FM132 - Cassiterite with Quartz $ 200
Viloco Mine, Bolivia
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.2 x 2 cm


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Cassiterite with Quartz from Viloco Mine, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/fm132a.jpg] Cassiterite with Quartz from Viloco Mine, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/fm132b.jpg] Cassiterite with Quartz from Viloco Mine, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/fm132c.jpg] Cassiterite with Quartz from Viloco Mine, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/fm132d.jpg] Cassiterite with Quartz from Viloco Mine, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/fm132e.jpg] Cassiterite with Quartz from Viloco Mine, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/fm132f.jpg]

Sharply formed, lustrous Cassiterite with attached Quartz crystals. High quality, undamaged Cassiterite with areas of transparency. Comes with an old Alfredo Petrov label that indicates this was from an old collection in Bolivia from the 1950s.


FM135 - Sanidine $ 120
Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar
thumbnail - 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm


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Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm135a.jpg] Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm135b.jpg] Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm135c.jpg] Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm135d.jpg]

Small, glassy transparent yellow Sanidine crystal. Very bright and lustrous with slightly rounded features and curving surface growths. A little gem!!


FM139 - Hydropyrochlore $ 120
Lueshe Mine, Bwito, North Kivu, DR Congo
thumbnail - 0.9 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm


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Hydropyrochlore from Lueshe Mine, Bwito, North Kivu, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/fm139a.jpg] Hydropyrochlore from Lueshe Mine, Bwito, North Kivu, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/fm139b.jpg] Hydropyrochlore from Lueshe Mine, Bwito, North Kivu, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/fm139c.jpg]

Single octahedral Hydropyrochlore crystal. Ex. A.L. Kidwell collection with label.


FM142 - Pyromorphite $ 60
Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA
thumbnail - 2.0 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm


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Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/fm142a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/fm142b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/fm142c.jpg] Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/fm142d.jpg]

Cluster of terminated yellow Pyromorphite crystals from Idaho. Complete all around and undamaged.


FM148 - Wulfenite $ 120
Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 0.8 cm


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Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm148a.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm148b.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm148c.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm148e.jpg]

Chunky single Wulfenite crystal of classic Los Lamentos style.
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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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