Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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C450 - Vanadinite $ 80
Puzzler Mine, Yuma Co, Arizona, USA
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2 cm
ex. Bruce Murphy

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Vanadinite from Puzzler Mine, Yuma Co, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c450a.jpg]

Vanadinite from Puzzler Mine, Yuma Co, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c450b.jpg]

Specimen of curving, olive green Vanadinite crystals over a quartz matrix. Good crystals on all sides.

C455 - Apophyllite with Stilbite $ 350
Maharashtra State, India
small cabinet - 9 x 6 x 5 cm

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Apophyllite with Stilbite from Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/c455a.jpg]

Apophyllite with Stilbite from Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/c455b.jpg]

Apophyllite with Stilbite from Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/c455c.jpg]

Apophyllite with Stilbite from Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/c455d.jpg]

Aesthetic formation of yellow Apophyllite and pink Stilbite crystals. The crystals grew around a Quartz stalactite so it's perfectly crystallized all around, and the only 'contact' is the tiny 3mm end of the stalactite that can be seen at the very bottom. The largest Apop is 4.3cm across. A gorgeous, undamaged specimen.

C456 - Quartz $ 1250
Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg Region, Namibia
cabinet - 11 x 8.5 x 8 cm

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Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c456a.jpg]

Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c456b.jpg]

Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c456c.jpg]

Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c456d.jpg]

Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c456e.jpg]

Matrix Quartz specimen featuring a stunning 6cm transparent crystal rising out of a Quartz and Calcite crystal lined vug. The crystal has a sharp smokey phantom and red Hematite inclusions. Perfect and undamaged. Flat, sawcut base.

C462 - Aquamarine $ 150
Erongo Mountains, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.5 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm

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Aquamarine from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c462a.jpg]

Aquamarine from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c462b.jpg]

Aquamarine from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c462c.jpg]

Transparent blue Beryl from the Erongo finds. This one is unusual for the locality in that it is totally transparent and it's lightly etched. Complete and undamaged. Good luster too, better than photos.

C463 - Lepidolite on Tourmaline $ 240
Paprok, Afghanistan
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.2 x 2 cm

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Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Paprok, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/c463a.jpg]

Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Paprok, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/c463b.jpg]

Lepidolite on Tourmaline from Paprok, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/c463c.jpg]

Pink and green Tourmaline crystal with an attached cluster of Lepidolite. There is a Quartz crystal and another small Tourmaline sticking out of the Lepidolite cluster. Clean and undamaged.

C464 - Silver $ 600
Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru
thumbnail - 3.1 x 2.4 x 2.0 cm

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Silver from Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/c464a.jpg]

Silver from Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/c464b.jpg]

Silver from Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/c464c.jpg]

Silver from Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/c464d.jpg]

Silver from Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/C464.mp4]

Thick, ropey Silver wire rising up off a small bit of matrix. The wire rises up then does a U-turn back down towards the base, with another thick wire flaring off the top of the curve. The wires reach 5mm in thickness.

C467 - Apophyllite $ 290
Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India
small cabinet - 6 x 6 x 3.5 cm

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Apophyllite from Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/c467a.jpg]

Apophyllite from Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/c467b.jpg]

Apophyllite from Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/c467c.jpg]

Hemispherical cluster of 'disco ball' Apophyllite. Complete all around with a green core and clear outer tips.

C468 - Cerussite $ 240
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.8 x 5 x 2.5 cm

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Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c468a.jpg]

Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c468b.jpg]

Floater specimen of Cerussite crystals on matrix with green Duftite. Crystallized all around with a perfectly centered 'snowflake' Cerussite crystal of 1.3cm. Insignificant damage to some crystals.

C471 - Hemimorphite $ 600
Wenshan Mine, Yunnan Prov., China
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 4 cm

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Hemimorphite from Wenshan Mine, Yunnan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/c471a.jpg]

Hemimorphite from Wenshan Mine, Yunnan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/c471b.jpg]

Hemimorphite from Wenshan Mine, Yunnan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/c471c.jpg]

Thick layer of Hemimorphite over matrix. The Hemimorphite is transluscent with superb color, the best for the find in my opinion. Perfect and undamaged.

C473 - Copper $ 3500
Keeweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
cabinet - 10 x 8.5 x 2.0 cm

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Copper from Keeweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c473a.jpg]

Copper from Keeweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c473b.jpg]

Copper from Keeweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c473c.jpg]

Grouping of Copper crystals with a rich red patina. Ex. Peter Bancroft specimen.

C474 - Mangano Calcite with Quartz $ 390
Casapalca Mine, Lima Department, Peru
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 4 cm

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Mangano Calcite with Quartz from Casapalca Mine, Lima Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/c474a.jpg]

Mangano Calcite with Quartz from Casapalca Mine, Lima Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/c474b.jpg]

Mangano Calcite with Quartz from Casapalca Mine, Lima Department, Peru [db_pics/pics/c474c.jpg]

A 3.7cm pink, scalenohedral Manganocalcite crystal, partially coated by drusy Quartz, adjacent to a mound of Quartz crystals. Clean and undamaged.

C475 - Prehnite $ 550
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 3 cm

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Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c475a.jpg]

Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c475b.jpg]

Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c475c.jpg]

Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c475d.jpg]

Cluster of translucent yellow Prehnite crystals on Graphite. Such Prehnites have come out sporadically from Merelani over the years, but never before in the quality that has been found in the last year. This specimen has big crystals with individuals to 1.6cm wide. The lower back edge is contacted, otherwise nothing but great crystals sticking out in various directions. A good one for the find.

C477 - Barite $ 350
Book Cliffs, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, USA
miniature - 4 x 4 x 3.5 cm

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Barite from Book Cliffs, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/c477a.jpg]

Barite from Book Cliffs, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/c477b.jpg]

A stunner of a Barite specimen with water clear, glassy crystals on matrix. Main crystal is 3cm and undamaged.

C485 - Azurite with Malachite $ 1500
Tsumeb, Namibia
cabinet - 10 x 5 x 4.5 cm

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Azurite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c485a.jpg]

Azurite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c485b.jpg]

Azurite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c485c.jpg]

Azurite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c485d.jpg]

Azurite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c485e.jpg]

Azurite partially altered to Malchite, with the Malachite forming fine 'bulls-eye' patterns. The Azurite is sharply formed with lustrous faces. The back is a large 10cm partial crystal and there are 2 terminated Azurite crystals attached to the front, the best is 5cm tall and grown out away from the largest crystal.

C488 - Fluorite with Quartz $ 650
Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
miniature - 4.5 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm

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Fluorite with Quartz from Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa [db_pics/pics/c488a.jpg]

Fluorite with Quartz from Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa [db_pics/pics/c488b.jpg]

Fluorite with Quartz from Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa [db_pics/pics/c488c.jpg]

Fluorite with Quartz from Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa [db_pics/pics/C488.mp4]

Cluster of gemmy green Fluorite octahedra with a coating of drusy Quartz on the backside. The largest crystal is 3.5 cm and the smaller crystal is especially transparent. Clean and undamaged. Stunning specimen.

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