Selected Specimens

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ST751 - Anapaite $ 1500 (=~ CAN$ 2058)
Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine
cabinet - 12 x 10 x 3.5 cm


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Anapaite from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/ST751a.jpg] Anapaite from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/ST751b.jpg] Anapaite from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/ST751c.jpg] Anapaite from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/ST751e.jpg]

Large, flat specimen of Anapaite, easily the largest I've ever seen. A relatively flat specimen with the majority of the front display face covered in bright green Anapaite crystals. Ex. Fersman Museum specimen, ex. Erich Laskowski collection purchased by Erich in 2003.


ST651 - Aquamarine $ 280 (=~ CAN$ 384)
Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Aquamarine from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST651a.jpg] Aquamarine from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST651b.jpg] Aquamarine from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST651c.jpg] Aquamarine from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST651d.jpg]

A beautiful GEM tabular Aquamarine crystal on matrix from the famous Mt. Xuebaoding locality. This one is an old one dating back to the 1990s and is more transparent and glassy than most. The Aqua is 2.7cm wide and perfect with no damage. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection, puchased by Erich in 1997.


ST746 - Orthoclase after Leucite $ 350 (=~ CAN$ 480)
Kalehoyuk, Kaman District, Kırşehir Province, Turkey
small cabinet - 6.7 x 6.2 x 6 cm


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Orthoclase after Leucite from Kalehoyuk, Kaman District, Kırşehir Province, Turkey [db_pics/pics/ST746a.jpg] Orthoclase after Leucite from Kalehoyuk, Kaman District, Kırşehir Province, Turkey [db_pics/pics/ST746b.jpg] Orthoclase after Leucite from Kalehoyuk, Kaman District, Kırşehir Province, Turkey [db_pics/pics/ST746c.jpg] Orthoclase after Leucite from Kalehoyuk, Kaman District, Kırşehir Province, Turkey [db_pics/pics/ST746d.jpg]

Highly interesting and uncommon pseudomorph of Orthoclase that has replaced a large, sharp, single Leucite crystal. The crystal is a complete trapezohedron with relatively sharp crystals faces all around. Comes with an old Minerals Unlimited label.


ST666 - Tantalite on Albite $ 350 (=~ CAN$ 480)
Mawi, Laghman Prov., Afghanistan
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


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Tantalite on Albite from Mawi, Laghman Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/ST666a.jpg] Tantalite on Albite from Mawi, Laghman Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/ST666b.jpg] Tantalite on Albite from Mawi, Laghman Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/ST666c.jpg] Tantalite on Albite from Mawi, Laghman Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/ST666d.jpg]

Terminated 1.5cm red Tantalite crystal on a matrix of Albite, Quartz, and Muscovite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST743 - Platinum $ 600 (=~ CAN$ 823)
Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia
thumbnail - 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm


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Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST743a.jpg] Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST743b.jpg] Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST743c.jpg] Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST743e.jpg]

Crystal of Platinum from the famous and now closed Konder platinum deposit. These are no longer being found. Specimen is a partial cube that weighs 0.4 grams.


ST759 - Natrolite $ 250 (=~ CAN$ 343) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 125 (=~ CAN$ 172)
Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania
small cabinet - 6.2 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm


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Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST759a.jpg] Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST759b.jpg] Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST759d.jpg]

Long translucent to transparent single Natrolite crystal. Perfectly terminated and complete and undamaged. From recent, limited production, these new Natrolites are exceptional for the species for their sharpness and transparency.


ST763 - Natrolite $ 250 (=~ CAN$ 343)
Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania
miniature - 5 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm


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Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST763a.jpg] Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST763b.jpg] Natrolite from Mwanjanga, Manyara Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST763c.jpg]

Long, transparent single Natrolite crystal. Perfectly terminated and complete and undamaged. From recent, limited production, these new Natrolites are exceptional for the species for their sharpness and transparency.


ST797 - Botallackite $ 325 (=~ CAN$ 446)
Cligga Head, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, England
small cabinet - 8 x 4 x 3 cm


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Botallackite from Cligga Head, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/ST797a.jpg] Botallackite from Cligga Head, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/ST797b.jpg] Botallackite from Cligga Head, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/ST797c.jpg] Botallackite from Cligga Head, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/ST797d.jpg]

Bright blue/green crystals of Botallackite on all sides of specimen. Botallackite is a rare secondary copper mineral and this is a very rich example from recent finds at Cligga Head.


ST772 - Calaverite with Quartz $ 1500 (=~ CAN$ 2058)
Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Calaverite with Quartz from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/ST772a.jpg] Calaverite with Quartz from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/ST772b.jpg] Calaverite with Quartz from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/ST772c.jpg] Calaverite with Quartz from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/ST772e.jpg] Calaverite with Quartz from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/ST772g.jpg]

Crystals of Calaverite, a rare Gold Telluride mineral, intergrown with Quartz. There are also areas of exposed Calaverite in the matrix.


ST780 - Euclase $ 750 (=~ CAN$ 1029)
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Euclase from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST780a.jpg] Euclase from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST780b.jpg] Euclase from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST780c.jpg] Euclase from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST780d.jpg] Euclase from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST780e.jpg]

Transparent, colorless single Euclase crystal from Brazil. It's a complete and undamaged crystal though there is a bit of Muscovite and Feldspar attached to the back termination. Uncommon gem crystal.


ST809 - Tennantite after Azurite $ 380 (=~ CAN$ 521)
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 2 cm


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Tennantite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST809a.jpg] Tennantite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST809b.jpg] Tennantite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST809c.jpg] Tennantite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST809d.jpg] Tennantite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST809f.jpg]

Crystal cluster of Tennanite after Azurite from Tsumeb. Elongated, primatic crystals of former Azurite that have been pseudomorphed to Tennantite. An undamaged floater cluster with individual crystals to 4.5cm in length.


ST803 - Aquamarine $ 380 (=~ CAN$ 521)
Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China
small cabinet - 7.8 x 6.5 x 4 cm


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Aquamarine from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST803a.jpg] Aquamarine from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST803b.jpg] Aquamarine from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST803c.jpg] Aquamarine from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST803d.jpg]

Gorgeous, glassy tabular Aquamarine crystals with Muscovite. Highly glassy and transparent crystals to 3cm wide. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection, an older specimen for the locality acquired in 1999.


ST711 - Andorite $ 180 (=~ CAN$ 247) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 90 (=~ CAN$ 124)
Itos Vein, San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.6 x 0.8 cm


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Andorite from Itos Vein, San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/ST711a.jpg] Andorite from Itos Vein, San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/ST711b.jpg] Andorite from Itos Vein, San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/ST711c.jpg]

Metallic grey, striated single Andorite crystal from the San Jose Mine in Bolivia. Associated minerals include yellow, crust-like Cervanite, micro crystals of Rhodostannite, and Zinkenite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST709 - Spherocobaltite $ 125 (=~ CAN$ 172)
Katanga, Congo
miniature - 4.2 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Spherocobaltite from Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST709a.jpg] Spherocobaltite from Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST709b.jpg] Spherocobaltite from Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST709d.jpg]

Well formed, deep purple/red crystals of Sperocobaltite that contrast well against the white matrix. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST775 - Silver $ 200 (=~ CAN$ 274)
Aspen, Pitkin Co., Colorado, USA
thumbnail - 1.2 x 0.8 x 0.4 cm


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Silver from Aspen, Pitkin Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/ST775a.jpg] Silver from Aspen, Pitkin Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/ST775b.jpg] Silver from Aspen, Pitkin Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/ST775c.jpg] Silver from Aspen, Pitkin Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/ST775d.jpg]

Aesthetic, curving Silver wires from Aspen. Fine and uncommon thumbnail.
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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
157 158 159 160 161

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