Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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B674 - Malachite after Azurite $ 350
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
cabinet - 10 x 7.5 x 6 cm

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Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b674a.jpg]

Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b674b.jpg]

Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b674c.jpg]

Bright velvety Malachite that have replaced large Azurite crystals. Crystals reach 3.5cm wide. There is Azurite throughout the matrix providing color contrast, and the whole specimen has a little more flair and pizzaz than the typical Mal/Az psuedos from here.

B675 - Malachite after Azurite $ 450
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
cabinet - 10.5 x 9 x 6.5 cm

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Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b675a.jpg]

Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b675b.jpg]

Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b675c.jpg]

Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b675d.jpg]

Malachite after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b675e.jpg]

Bright velvety Malachite that have replaced large Azurite crystals. Crystals reach 2cm wide. There is Azurite throughout the matrix providing color contrast, and the whole specimen has a little more flair and pizzaz than the typical Mal/Az psuedos from here.

B686 - Azurite $ 350
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 4 x 3.8 x 3.5 cm

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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b686a.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b686b.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b686c.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/b686d.jpg]

Bright and glassy bladed Azurite crystals on matrix. The crystals are superb and reach 1.6cm wide. Fine and undamaged.

B708 - Scapolite $ 240
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.3 x 0.8 cm

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Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b708a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b708b.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b708c.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b708d.jpg]

Gemmy and lustrous, water-clear, yellow Scapolite crystal with glassy termination faces from Morogoro, Tanzania. The recent finds of Scapolite from Tanzania have been outstanding. A fine Scapolite, complete all-around and undamaged. Great aesthetics and an impressive gem crystal weighing 4.3 grams. All GEM!

B709 - Scapolite $ 280
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 1.6 x 1.1 cm

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Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b709a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b709b.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b709c.jpg]

Gemmy and lustrous, water-clear, yellow Scapolite crystal with glassy termination faces from Morogoro, Tanzania. The recent finds of Scapolite from Tanzania have been outstanding. A fine Scapolite, complete all-around and trivial edge wear. Great aesthetics and an impressive gem crystal weighing 6.6 grams. All GEM!

B711 - Scapolite $ 250
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 3 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm

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Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b711a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b711b.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b711c.jpg]

B713 - Scapolite $ 200
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1.5 cm

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Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b713a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b713b.jpg]

Gemmy and lustrous, water-clear, yellow Scapolite crystal with glassy termination faces from Morogoro, Tanzania. The recent finds of Scapolite from Tanzania have been outstanding. A fine Scapolite, complete all-around and with only minor edge wear and a small unidentified crystal included in the front face. Great aesthetics and an impressive gem crystal. Weighs 9.6 grams.

B716 - Scapolite $ 100
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.6 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm

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Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b716a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b716b.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b716c.jpg]

Gemmy and lustrous, water-clear, yellow Scapolite crystal with glassy termination faces from Morogoro, Tanzania. The recent finds of Scapolite from Tanzania have been outstanding. A fine Scapolite, complete all-around and undamaged except a slight chipping on the termination edges. Great aesthetics and an impressive gem crystal weighing 6.7 grams. All GEM!

B749 - Franklinite ~~$ 650~~ DISCOUNTED 40% OFF TO $ 390
Franklin, New Jersey
small cabinet - 7.5 x 7.5 x 5.0 cm

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Franklinite from Franklin, New Jersey [db_pics/pics/b749a.jpg]

Franklinite from Franklin, New Jersey [db_pics/pics/b749b.jpg]

Franklinite from Franklin, New Jersey [db_pics/pics/b749c.jpg]

Large single Franklinite crystal, the largest I've ever owned. No matrix. There is damage along one edge, but regardless, it's a desirable, massive crystal. Ex. J.R. Thompson collection.

B751 - Cinnabar $ 450
Tongren, Guizhou Province, China
miniature - 4.8 x 4 x 3.5 cm

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Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/b751a.jpg]

Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/b751b.jpg]

Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/b751c.jpg]

A splendid deep red, double-terminated Cinnabar crystal set in a well proportioned matrix covered by Dolomite crystals. The cinnabar crystal is 1.8cm long. There are areas of stepped growth on the front faces, but not damage.

B758 - Calcite $ 250
Boron, California
miniature - 3.5 x 2.2 x 1.7 cm

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Calcite from Boron, California [db_pics/pics/b758a.jpg]

Calcite from Boron, California [db_pics/pics/b758b.jpg]

Calcite from Boron, California [db_pics/pics/b758c.jpg]

Unusual stalactitic formation of golden Calcite from a locality more known for it's variety of Borate minerals. The main cylindical formation is 2.1 x 1.5 cm in size attached to the main stalactite. Translucent, undamaged, with vertical striations.

B769 - Ludlamite $ 400
Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA
small cabinet - 5.3 x 4 x 2.6 cm

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Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/b769a.jpg]

Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/b769b.jpg]

Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/b769c.jpg]

Hard to find old Ludlamite specimen from the classic USA locality. Crystals to over 1cm present in a Quartz lined vug.

B770 - Hutchinsonite with Orpiment $ 650
Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru
cabinet - 10 x 9 x 8 cm

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Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/b770a.jpg]

Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/b770b.jpg]

Hutchinsonite with Orpiment from Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/b770c.jpg]

Large Pyrite rich matrix with botryoidal Orpimnet and red crystals of Hutchinsonite. Hutchinsonite is a rare thallium sulfosalt species and these recently found red crystals are some of the best ever found. Crystals reach 7mm long and contrast nicely against the Orpiment.

TZ511 - Sphalerite $ 300
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.6 x 1.0 cm

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Sphalerite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz511a.jpg]

Sphalerite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz511b.jpg]

Sphalerite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz511c.jpg]

Sphalerite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz511d.jpg]

An exceptional Sphalerite and/or possibly Wurtzite thumbnail. This light red orange color is not common and most are darker.

TZ517 - Scapolite $ 120
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.6 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm

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Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz517a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz517b.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/tz517c.jpg]

Gemmy single crystal in perfect condition.

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