Selected Specimens

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FM431 - Azurite with Plancheite $ 1200
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
cabinet - 9.5 x 6 x 5 cm


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Azurite with Plancheite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm431a.jpg] Azurite with Plancheite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm431b.jpg] Azurite with Plancheite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm431c.jpg] Azurite with Plancheite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm431d.jpg]

Large single Azurite 'Rose' with attached Plancheite. This is the best specimen from a small lot of these unusual Azurites. The Azurite has a distinct blue color and platy crystal habit, much different than typical Milpillas Azurites. Areas of light blue Plancheite are present all around.


FM347 - Chambersite $ 150
Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA
thumbnail - 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm


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Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm347a.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm347b.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm347d.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm347e.jpg]

Ten crystals of Chambersite. All are complete or mostly complete tetrahedrons, some with modified terminations. Largest is 4mm on edge. The crystals are translucent purple in color. A rarity that are also quite beautiful with an amethyst-like color. Collected by Fred Pough in 1970. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.


FM348 - Chambersite $ 150
Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA
thumbnail - 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm


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Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm348a.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm348b.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm348d.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm348e.jpg]

Ten crystals of Chambersite. All are complete or mostly complete tetrahedrons, some with modified terminations. Largest is 4mm on edge. The crystals are translucent purple in color. A rarity that are also quite beautiful with an amethyst-like color. Collected by Fred Pough in 1970. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.


FM349 - Chambersite $ 150
Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA
thumbnail - 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm


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Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm349a.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm349c.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm349d.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm349e.jpg]

Ten crystals of Chambersite. All are complete or mostly complete tetrahedrons, some with modified terminations. Largest is 4mm on edge. The crystals are translucent purple in color. A rarity that are also quite beautiful with an amethyst-like color. Collected by Fred Pough in 1970. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.


FM214 - Cerussite on Mimetite $ 160
Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
miniature - 3.5 x 3.0 x 1.5 cm


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Cerussite on Mimetite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm214a.jpg] Cerussite on Mimetite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm214b.jpg] Cerussite on Mimetite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm214c.jpg] Cerussite on Mimetite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm214d.jpg]

Glassy crystals of Cerussite grown atop a thin layer of Mimetite. Transparent with slight smokey color with no damage except for one small chip along the lower right edge. Beautiful specimen.


MK962 - Fluorite $ 180
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 5.0 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk962a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk962b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk962c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk962d.jpg]

Glassy, ransparent stepped cubic Fluorite crystals from the Yaogangxian Mine. The Fluorite is a light blue with purple phantoms. Green Chlorite and yellow Muscovite grew over parts of an earlier generation of the Fluorite and were overgrown by later generations.


FM433 - Andradite $ 60
unknown
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm


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Andradite from unknown [db_pics/pics/fm433a.jpg] Andradite from unknown [db_pics/pics/fm433b.jpg] Andradite from unknown [db_pics/pics/fm433c.jpg] Andradite from unknown [db_pics/pics/fm433d.jpg]

Cluster of large, translucnet green Andradite crystals that came to me in a collection without any provided locality information. The garnets reach 2.5cm in diameter.


FM334 - Dioptase $ 350
Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo
miniature - 3.2 x 3.2 x 2 cm


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Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm334a.jpg] Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm334b.jpg] Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm334c.jpg] Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm334d.jpg]

A small Dioptase specimen with a lot of character. It's a complete floater composed of nothing but Dioptase crystals in a somewhat ring-formation with an opening in the center.


FM434 - Calcite with Stilbite $ 3500
Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India
cabinet - 10 x 7 x 5 cm


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Calcite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/fm434a.jpg] Calcite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/fm434b.jpg] Calcite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/fm434c.jpg] Calcite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/fm434d.jpg]

Highly aesthetic specimen of transparent Calcite crystals well centered on a drusy Quartz coated matrix. Peach colored Stilbite crystals and Quartz stalactites add to the appeal. Comes with a custom lucite base.


FM207 - Dioptase on Chrysocolla $ 120
Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo
small cabinet - 7.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm


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Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm207a.jpg] Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm207b.jpg] Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm207c.jpg] Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm207f.jpg]

Bright sparkling Dioptase crystals on matrix. The Dioptase are made even more beautiful by the layer of blue Chrysocolla coating the matrix.


FM376 - Copper $ 1500
Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 7 x 4.5 cm


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Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376a.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376b.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376c.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376d.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376e.jpg]

Sculptural specimen of Copper crystals from the Quincy Mine. The specimen consists of two distinct crystal groups - one flat lying with and another rising straight up out from the side of the first. Excellent patina and crystal form and a very unique looking piece. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM377 - Azurite $ 1200
Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China
small cabinet - 5.2 x 4.7 x 4.7 cm


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Azurite from Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm377a.jpg] Azurite from Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm377b.jpg] Azurite from Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm377c.jpg] Azurite from Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm377e.jpg]

Spherical cluster of deep blue Azurite crystals. Well crystallized all around and in excellent condition. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM379 - Grossular $ 3000
Mana Mine, Bajaur Agency, Pakistan
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 5 cm


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Grossular from Mana Mine, Bajaur Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm379a.jpg] Grossular from Mana Mine, Bajaur Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm379b.jpg] Grossular from Mana Mine, Bajaur Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm379c.jpg]

Large orange Grossular crystals from the Mana Mine in Pakistan. The crystals are translucent with a pleasing orange color and reach 3cm in size. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection and comes with an old Kristalle label.


FM381 - Smithsonite $ 1500
Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico
cabinet - 10.5 x 9 x 3.5 cm


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Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm381a.jpg] Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm381b.jpg] Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm381c.jpg]

Large pink Smithsonite specimen from Mexico. A larger than average sized specimen with rolling surface features and satiny luster. The color ranges from pink to slightly lavender. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM382 - Rhodochrosite $ 1000
Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Rhodochrosite from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm382a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm382b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm382c.jpg]

A 2.5cm crystal of Rhodochrosite on matrix from the Sunnyside Mine. Some from this mine can be more opaque and pink - this one is translucent and red. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
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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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