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FM320 - Barite on Fluorite $ 250
Xiefang Mine, Ruijin Co., Jiangxi, China
cabinet - 11.5 x 8.5 x 3.5 cm


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Barite on Fluorite from Xiefang Mine, Ruijin Co., Jiangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm320a.jpg] Barite on Fluorite from Xiefang Mine, Ruijin Co., Jiangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm320c.jpg] Barite on Fluorite from Xiefang Mine, Ruijin Co., Jiangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm320f.jpg]

Golden Barite crystals atop translucent green cubes of Fluorite. Colorful Chinese classic. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM321 - Mimetite $ 300
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
cabinet - 11.5 x 6.5 x 5 cm


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Mimetite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm321a.jpg] Mimetite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm321c.jpg] Mimetite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm321d.jpg] Mimetite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm321e.jpg]

Large specimen of botryoidal yellow Mimetite in excellent condition. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM322 - Dioptase on Calcite with Duftite $ 400
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.2 x 3 cm


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Dioptase on Calcite with Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm322a.jpg] Dioptase on Calcite with Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm322b.jpg] Dioptase on Calcite with Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm322d.jpg] Dioptase on Calcite with Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm322e.jpg]

Deep green crystals of Dioptase atop white Calcite with areas of lighter green Duftite. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM323 - Tourmaline $ 500
Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan
small cabinet - 5.6 x 2.3 x 2 cm


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Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm323a.jpg] Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm323b.jpg] Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm323c.jpg] Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm323d.jpg]

Cluster parallel grown Tourmaline crystals with minor Albite. The crystals are a medium pink with green terminations. Complete all around and well terminated. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM324 - Pyromorphite $ 300
Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm324a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm324c.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm324d.jpg]

Cute spherical cluster of lime green Pyromorphite crystals with crystals spraying out in all directions. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM310 - Rhodochrosite on Quartz $ 500
Cavnic, Maramures, Romania
cabinet - 12.5 x 8.5 x 6.5 cm


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Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/fm310a.jpg] Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/fm310b.jpg] Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/fm310c.jpg] Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/fm310e.jpg]

White Quartz crystals coated by pink Rhodochrosite. The Quartz form a nice variety of sizes and many of the larger crystals have smaller crystals growing out from the sides. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM311 - Aquamarine $ 500
Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan
small cabinet - 8.7 x 4 x 4 cm


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Aquamarine from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm311a.jpg] Aquamarine from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm311b.jpg] Aquamarine from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm311c.jpg] Aquamarine from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm311d.jpg]

Large cluster of Aquamarine crystals from Pakistan. Complete all around with damage to one of the smaller side crystals. Translucent and well terminated, could be improved by cleaning. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM312 - Hubnerite with Quartz $ 350
Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru
small cabinet - 7.5 x 7 x 4.5 cm


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Hubnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/fm312a.jpg] Hubnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/fm312b.jpg] Hubnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/fm312c.jpg] Hubnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/fm312e.jpg]

Deep red Hubnerite crystals associated with transparent Quartz crystals. The Hubnerite crystals are nicely terminated and show red on edges. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM313 - Hedenbergite in Quartz $ 400
Serifos Island, Greece
cabinet - 14 x 9.5 x 9 cm


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Hedenbergite in Quartz from Serifos Island, Greece [db_pics/pics/fm313a.jpg] Hedenbergite in Quartz from Serifos Island, Greece [db_pics/pics/fm313b.jpg] Hedenbergite in Quartz from Serifos Island, Greece [db_pics/pics/fm313c.jpg]

Cluster of large, tapering Quartz crystals colors green by inclusions of Hedenbergite. Main crystal is 14cm tall! Could be improved with cleaning. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM314 - Silver $ 350
Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco
cabinet - 12.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Silver from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm314a.jpg] Silver from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm314b.jpg] Silver from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm314c.jpg]

Large sheet of solid Silver with Calcite at the bottom forming a base. The Silver is thick and sturdy. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM417 - Veszelyite on Hemimorphite $ 400
Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
small cabinet - 7.5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm417a.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm417b.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm417c.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm417d.jpg]

Sparkling deep blue crystals of Veszelyite on sky blue Hemimorphite. The crystals are more isolated to the left and get more clustered together towards the upper right. Great overall coverage, sparkle, and color. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.


FM418 - Veszelyite on Hemimorphite $ 140
Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm


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Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm418a.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm418b.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm418c.jpg]

Vivid bright blue crystals of Veszelyite on sky blue Hemimorphite. The Veszelyite crystals reach 4mm in size and make for a good thumbnail for the find. The Hemimorphite forms a botryoidal surface with a beautiful color contrast to the Veszelyite. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.


FM199 - Veszelyite on Hemimorphite $ 175
Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
miniature - 3.3 x 3 x 1.5 cm


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Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm199a.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm199b.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm199c.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm199d.jpg]

Isolated deep blue crystals of Veszelyite on sky blue Hemimorphite. The Veszelyite crystals reach 3mm in size and are well separated. 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.


FM419 - Veszelyite on Hemimorphite $ 3000
Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 3 cm


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Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm419a.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm419b.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm419c.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm419d.jpg]

Fine specimen of deep blue crystals of Veszelyite on sky blue Hemimorphite. The Veszelyite crystals reach 5mm in size (with larger clusters) and are well distributed across the Hemimorphite. The Hemimorphite forms a botryoidal surface with a beautiful color contrast to the Veszelyite. Great coverage of larger sized crystals. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.


FM420 - Veszelyite on Hemimorphite $ 3500
Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm


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Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm420a.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm420b.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm420c.jpg] Veszelyite on Hemimorphite from Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm420d.jpg]

Fine specimen of deep blue crystals of Veszelyite on sky blue Hemimorphite. The Veszelyite crystals reach 5mm in size (with larger clusters) and are well distributed across the Hemimorphite. The Hemimorphite forms a botryoidal surface with a beautiful color contrast to the Veszelyite. Great coverage of larger sized crystals. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.
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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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