Selected Specimens

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FM472 - Neptunite $ 750
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm472a.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm472b.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm472c.jpg]

Doubly-terminated single Neptunite crystal in white Natrolite. The Neptunite is of high quality without any cracking. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM440 - Malachite after Azurite $ 1800
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 9 x 7.5 x 3.5 cm


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Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm440a.jpg] Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm440b.jpg] Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm440c.jpg] Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm440d.jpg]

Large crystals of Azurite that have pseudomorphed to Malachite from Tsumeb. Comes with an old label that shows a price of $3200. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM441 - Wulfenite with Mimetite $ 350
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 3.0 cm


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Wulfenite with Mimetite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm441a.jpg] Wulfenite with Mimetite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm441b.jpg] Wulfenite with Mimetite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm441c.jpg] Wulfenite with Mimetite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm441d.jpg]

Elongated orange Wulfenite crystals with green Mimetite. A floater with crystals on all sides. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM442 - Dioptase $ 2000
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 9 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm


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Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm442a.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm442b.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm442c.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm442d.jpg]

Bright, sparkling drusy Dioptase crystals over lighter green Duftite over Calcite. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection and comes with an old Kristalle label.


FM443 - Topaz $ 900
Skardu, Pakistan
small cabinet - 7.5 x 7 x 3 cm


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Topaz from Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm443a.jpg] Topaz from Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm443b.jpg] Topaz from Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm443c.jpg]

Large single transparent Topaz crystal from Pakistan. Undamaged and crystallized all around (detached in the pocket and the bottom has recrystallized). Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM445 - Kunzite $ 900
Nuristan, Afghanistan
cabinet - 10 x 7 x 1.5 cm


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Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm445a.jpg] Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm445b.jpg] Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm445c.jpg] Kunzite from Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm445e.jpg]

Gemmy pink Kunzite crystals in side-by-side parallel growth. Doubly-terminated with smooth, flat termination faces on one end and smaller, more irregular termination faces on the bottom. Undamaged fine quality crystal. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM435 - Aquamarine on Muscovite $ 1800
Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan
large cabinet - 16 x 9.5 x 6.0 cm


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Aquamarine on Muscovite from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm435a.jpg] Aquamarine on Muscovite from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm435b.jpg] Aquamarine on Muscovite from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm435c.jpg] Aquamarine on Muscovite from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm435g.jpg]

Two glassy, transparent Aquamarine crystals aesthetially placed on Muscovite blades. Beautiful, undamaged crystals. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM436 - Tourmaline $ 4000
Dara Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan
cabinet - 12.5 x 6 x 3.3 cm


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Tourmaline from Dara Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm436a.jpg] Tourmaline from Dara Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm436b.jpg] Tourmaline from Dara Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm436d.jpg] Tourmaline from Dara Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm436f.jpg]

Large single pink and green Tourmaline crystal from Afghanistan. Translucent to transparent and well terminated with smooth, glassy termination faces. The back side has some contacted growth. The bottom is also rehealed. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM437 - Pyromorphite $ 800
Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China
cabinet - 11 x 8 x 5 cm


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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm437a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm437b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm437c.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm437e.jpg]

Large vug lined with deep green Pyromorphite crystals. This is a good large display example of forest green crystals with rich, uniform color. Essentially solid Pyromorphite with little matrix. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM439 - Tourmaline on Quartz $ 1800
Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
cabinet - 10.5 x 6.5 x 5 cm


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Tourmaline on Quartz from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm439a.jpg] Tourmaline on Quartz from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm439b.jpg] Tourmaline on Quartz from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm439c.jpg] Tourmaline on Quartz from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm439e.jpg]

Spray formation of gem quality green Tourmaline grown through a Quartz crystal. The Tourmaline is 6cm tall and appears to be from the Rocket Pocket. This could be made even better with cleaning. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM528 - Lepidolite on Tourmaline $ 1200
Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA
miniature - 3.6 x 2.6 x 2.4 cm


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Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm528a.jpg] Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm528b.jpg] Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm528c.jpg] Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm528d.jpg]

Bright pink, translucent single Tourmaline crystal with attached Lepidolite. Rich, juicy pink coloration and a glassy beveled termination make for a showy gem crystal specimen. Complete and undamaged and weighs 42.78 grams.


FM529 - Neptunite (twin!) $ 350
Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1 x 0.8 cm


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Neptunite (twin!) from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm529a.jpg] Neptunite (twin!) from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm529b.jpg] Neptunite (twin!) from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm529c.jpg] Neptunite (twin!) from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm529d.jpg]

Twin Neptunite crystal forming an 'X'. Rare and cute thumbnail, these are hard to find and a must for Benitoite Gem Mine suite. Ex. Dennis Ewell collection.


FM380 - Rhodochrosite $ 2000
Colorado, USA
miniature - 4 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Rhodochrosite from Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm380a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm380b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm380c.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm380e.jpg]

Single translucent red Rhodochrosite crystal from Colorado. Well crystallized all around with slight etching. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection. Randy bought this 25-30 years ago and does not have precise locality information.


FM530 - Wulfenite with Mimetite $ 1200
Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Wulfenite with Mimetite from Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/fm530a.jpg] Wulfenite with Mimetite from Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/fm530b.jpg] Wulfenite with Mimetite from Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/fm530c.jpg] Wulfenite with Mimetite from Rowley Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/fm530d.jpg]

Transparent Wulfenite crystals and the best red colored Mimetite combine to form a fantastic, classic Rowley specimen. There are some broken blades but many perfect ones too. This specimen is available for pickup at the Tucson show or by hand delivery only.


FM531 - Covellite $ 450
Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 7 x 5.5 cm


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Covellite from Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm531a.jpg] Covellite from Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm531b.jpg] Covellite from Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm531c.jpg] Covellite from Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm531d.jpg]

Irridescent crystals of Covellite forming foliated masses. Large piece of essentially solid Covellite. Ex. Dan Evanich collection.
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