Selected Specimens

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FM307 - Euclase $ 140
Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
thumbnail - 1.5 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm


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Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm307a.jpg] Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm307b.jpg] Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm307c.jpg] Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm307d.jpg]

Doubly terminated single Euclase crystal with a smaller crystal sticking out the side. Translucent to transparent and undamaged with a faint blue stripe.


FM308 - Euclase $ 180
Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
thumbnail - 1.1 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm


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Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm308a.jpg] Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm308b.jpg] Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm308c.jpg]

Well terminated single Euclase crystal with an area of blue in the top center. Well crystallized all around and undamaged.


AU855 - Spinel $ 200
Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 3 x 2.8 x 2.3 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au855a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au855b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au855c.jpg]

Cluster of gemmy red Spinel crystals in white Calcite.


LP681 - Spinel $ 280
Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp681a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp681b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp681c.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp681d.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp681e.jpg]

Cluster of gemmy red Spinel crystals in matrix. The main crystal is 1.9cm wide.


FM215 - Veszelyite on Hemimorphite $ 225
Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
miniature - 3.2 x 2 x 1.7 cm


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Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm215a.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm215b.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm215c.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm215d.jpg]

Vivid bright blue crystals of Veszelyite on sky blue Hemimorphite. The Hemimorphite forms a botryoidal surface with a beautiful color contrast to the Veszelyite. Micro greenish/blue crystals of Kipushite, a rare copper and zinc phosphate species, are present on the Hemimorphite. Mined in 2022. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.


AU877 - Hemimorphite $ 300
Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo
small cabinet - 8.5 x 7 x 4 cm


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Hemimorphite from Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/au877a.jpg] Hemimorphite from Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/au877b.jpg] Hemimorphite from Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/au877c.jpg]

Large open vug lined with robust, sparkling light blue crystals of Hemimorphite. Beautiful undamaged crystals that are translucent to transparent and reach 1cm wide across the terminations.


AU878 - Hemimorphite $ 180
Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo
small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Hemimorphite from Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/au878a.jpg] Hemimorphite from Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/au878c.jpg] Hemimorphite from Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/au878d.jpg] Hemimorphite from Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/au878e.jpg]

Clusters of sparkling light blue crystals of Hemimorphite. Beautiful undamaged crystals that are translucent to transparent and reach 7mm wide across the terminations.


FM213 - Hemimorphite $ 250
Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo
cabinet - 9.5 x 6 x 2.5 cm


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Hemimorphite from Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm213a.jpg] Hemimorphite from Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm213b.jpg] Hemimorphite from Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm213d.jpg]

Large specimen of robust, sparkling light blue crystals of Hemimorphite. Beautiful undamaged crystals that are translucent to transparent and reach 1.1cm wide across the terminations.


FM355 - Dioptase on Calcite $ 3500
Tsumeb, Namibia
cabinet - 12 x 9 x 4.5 cm


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Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm355a.jpg] Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm355b.jpg] Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm355c.jpg] Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm355d.jpg]

Sparkling emerald green Dioptase crystals on white Calcite crystals from Tsumeb. This is a beautiful large display piece of one the the most classic of all Tsumeb mineral specimens. The Dioptase crystals form thick groups and isolated single crystals showing a good contrast between the green Dioptase and white Calcite. In addition, there are areas of Duftite of a more yellowish green hue that adds even more color contrast. In excellent condition and comes with a custom lucite display stand. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM356 - Cuprian Smithsonite $ 4000
Tsumeb, Namibia
cabinet - 13.5 x 5 x 4 cm


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Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm356a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm356b.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm356c.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm356d.jpg]

Apple-green crystals of Smithsonite on matrix from Tsumeb. Larger sized specimen loaded with undamaged, translucent crystals. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM360 - Andradite var. Demantoid $ 1500
Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm


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Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm360a.jpg] Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm360b.jpg] Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm360c.jpg] Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm360d.jpg]

Gemmy greenish Demantoid crystals on matrix. This find produced excellent Demantoid crystals in shades from brown to green and with varying levels of transparency. The crystals on this have much better than average transparency, with many crystals that you can see straight through to the matrix. There are good crystals all over, but the 1.2cm crystal on the right side is really great - glassy and transparent. This could be trimmed into two specimens. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM361 - Pyromorphite $ 2000
Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China
large cabinet - 16 x 10 x 5 cm


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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm361a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm361b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm361c.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm361d.jpg]

Large vug lined with deep green Pyromorphite crystals. This is an excellent large display example of undamaged crystals with rich, uniform color. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM363 - Fluorite with Barite $ 750
Berbes, Asturias, Spain
large cabinet - 16 x 11 x 8 cm


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Fluorite with Barite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/fm363a.jpg] Fluorite with Barite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/fm363b.jpg] Fluorite with Barite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/fm363c.jpg]

Classic old Spanish combo of pink Fluorite and Barite from Berbes. The Fluorite form transparent cubes to 2cm that contrast well against the stark white Barite. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM364 - Azurite $ 3000
Tsumeb, Namibia
cabinet - 14 x 8 x 6 cm


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Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm364a.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm364b.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm364c.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm364d.jpg]

Deep blue, bladed Azurite crystals covering the front of a dark rock matrix. Unusual style for Tsumeb. The Azurite crystals are in excellent condition and there are additional Azurite crystals on the backside along with unidentifed dark forest green microcrystals. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM365 - Barite $ 800
Cerro Warihuyn, Miraflores, Huanuco, Peru
cabinet - 10 x 10 x 7 cm


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Barite from Cerro Warihuyn, Miraflores, Huanuco, Peru [db_pics/pics/fm365a.jpg] Barite from Cerro Warihuyn, Miraflores, Huanuco, Peru [db_pics/pics/fm365b.jpg] Barite from Cerro Warihuyn, Miraflores, Huanuco, Peru [db_pics/pics/fm365c.jpg] Barite from Cerro Warihuyn, Miraflores, Huanuco, Peru [db_pics/pics/fm365d.jpg]

Thick, transparent golden Barite crystals on matrix from Peru. The crystals are in good condition as shown. Comes with an old Kristalle label. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
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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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