Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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SM556 - Apatite $ 90 (=~ AUS$ 119)
Panasquiera, Portugal
thumbnail - 3.0 x 2.4 x 2.3 cm

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Apatite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/SM556a.jpg]

Apatite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/SM556b.jpg]

Apatite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/SM556c.jpg]

Apatite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/SM556d.jpg]

A single large 3.0cm wide glassy and translucent pale green Apatite crystal on a small amount of sulfide rich matrix. No damage to this excellent example from Portugal.

SM557 - Apatite $ 80 (=~ AUS$ 106)
Panasquiera, Portugal
miniature - 4.8 x 3.3 x 2.4 cm

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Apatite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/SM557a.jpg]

Apatite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/SM557b.jpg]

Apatite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/SM557c.jpg]

Apatite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/SM557d.jpg]

A cluster of wide glassy and translucent pale green Apatite crystals with small rosettes of Muscovite, tabular tan color Siderite crystals, and a few small Quartz points. An excellent combination of species example from this classic locality.

SM558 - Zircon crystals on/after Siderite with Orthoclase, Quartz, and Aegirine $ 240 (=~ AUS$ 317)
Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Southern Region, Malawi
cabinet - 11.0 x 4.7 x 2.3 cm

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Zircon crystals on/after Siderite with Orthoclase, Quartz, and Aegirine from Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Southern Region, Malawi [db_pics/pics/SM558a.jpg]

Zircon crystals on/after Siderite with Orthoclase, Quartz, and Aegirine from Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Southern Region, Malawi [db_pics/pics/SM558a.jpg]

Zircon crystals on/after Siderite with Orthoclase, Quartz, and Aegirine from Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Southern Region, Malawi [db_pics/pics/SM558b.jpg]

Zircon crystals on/after Siderite with Orthoclase, Quartz, and Aegirine from Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Southern Region, Malawi [db_pics/pics/SM558c.jpg]

Zircon crystals on/after Siderite with Orthoclase, Quartz, and Aegirine from Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Southern Region, Malawi [db_pics/pics/SM558d.jpg]

Zircon crystals on/after Siderite with Orthoclase, Quartz, and Aegirine from Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Southern Region, Malawi [db_pics/pics/SM558e.jpg]

A large, 11.0cm long, double-terminated, dark colored Aegirine crystal serves as host to a number of species including dozens of small yellow gemmy Zircon crystals, white Orthoclase crystals, large encrusted Siderite crystals, and a few clear Quartz points. Sold to me as Zircon replacing Siderite crystals, of which there are 3 distinct crystals to 2cm. An outstanding combination of species for the locality and in very good condition all-around.

SM564 - Pyromorphite $ 90 (=~ AUS$ 119)
Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China
thumbnail - 3.0 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm

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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM564a.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM564b.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM564c.jpg]

Bright lime green crystals of Pyromorphite. The specimen is solid Pyromorphite and is a floater with no Limonite matrix. Showy with top lime green color.

SM565 - Pyromorphite $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 158)
Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm

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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM565a.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM565b.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM565c.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM565d.jpg]

Bright lime green crystals of Pyromorphite. The specimen is solid Pyromorphite and is a floater with no Limonite matrix. Showy with top lime green color.

SM566 - Pyromorphite $ 140 (=~ AUS$ 185)
Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China
miniature - 3.3 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm

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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM566a.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM566b.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM566c.jpg]

Bright lime green crystals of Pyromorphite. The specimen is solid Pyromorphite and is a floater with no Limonite matrix. Showy with top lime green color.

SM569 - Pyromorphite $ 140 (=~ AUS$ 185)
Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm

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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM569a.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM569b.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM569c.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM569d.jpg]

Bright lime green crystals of Pyromorphite. The specimen is solid Pyromorphite and is a floater with no Limonite matrix. Showy with top lime green color.

SM570 - Carrolite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 198)
Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo
miniature - 4.6 x 4.5 x 3.8 cm

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Carrolite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM570a.jpg]

Carrolite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM570b.jpg]

Carrolite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM570c.jpg]

Carrolite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM570d.jpg]

Mirror-lustrous octahedral Carrollite crystals to 1.2cm on high luster terminated white Calcite crystals. A superb example for the species. From older finds out of an old collection.

SM574 - Pyromorphite $ 130 (=~ AUS$ 172)
Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China
miniature - 3.6 x 1.7 x 1.0 cm

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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM574a.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM574b.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM574c.jpg]

Bright lime green crystals of Pyromorphite. The specimen is solid Pyromorphite and is a floater with no Limonite matrix. Showy with top lime green color.

SM576 - Pyromorphite $ 100 (=~ AUS$ 132)
Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China
thumbnail - 3.0 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm

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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM576a.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM576b.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM576c.jpg]

Bright lime green crystals of Pyromorphite. The specimen is solid Pyromorphite and is a floater with no Limonite matrix. Showy with top lime green color.

SM577 - Pyromorphite $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 158)
Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm

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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM577a.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM577b.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM577c.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SM577d.jpg]

Bright lime green crystals of Pyromorphite. The specimen is solid Pyromorphite and is a floater with no Limonite matrix. Showy with top lime green color.

SM639 - Rosalite $ 260 (=~ AUS$ 343)
Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco
miniature - 3.7 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm

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Rosalite from Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM639a.jpg]

Rosalite from Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM639b.jpg]

Rosalite from Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM639c.jpg]

Rosalite from Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SM639d.jpg]

Large crystals of translucent Roselite to over 1cm on matrix. One small crystal has a cleave, and one amin crystal is located along the edge and incomplte there, otherwise undamaged. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old dealer label showing a price of $650.

SM644 - Brucite $ 220 (=~ AUS$ 290)
Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 1.5 cm

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Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM644a.jpg]

Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM644b.jpg]

Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SM644c.jpg]

Pinwheel formation of translucent yellow Brucite on matrix from recent finds in Pakistan. Undamaged and good from both sides. Brucite specimen that are both on matrix and not contacted are uncommon.

SM646 - Babingtonite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 198)
Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
miniature - 3.5 x 2 x 2 cm

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Babingtonite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/SM646a.jpg]

Babingtonite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/SM646a.jpg]

Babingtonite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/SM646b.jpg]

Babingtonite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/SM646c.jpg]

Babingtonite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/SM646d.jpg]

Cluster of Babingtonite crystals from a now old and defunct locality. The crystals have broad, flat terminations to 1.7cm wide. It's essentially a floater, well crystallized all around with a couple areas of contact.

SM650 - Scapolite $ 650 (=~ AUS$ 858)
Morogoro, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 3 x 1.5 cm

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Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SM650a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SM650b.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SM650c.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SM650d.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/SM650e.jpg]

Single yellow Scapolite with a more uncommon wide crystal form. Gemmy with glassy surface luster, complete all around and undamaged. (click on a page number to go to that page:)

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