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MK128 - Almandine $ 300 (=~ AUS$ 457) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229)
Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 4 cm


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Almandine from Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk128a.jpg] Almandine from Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk128b.jpg] Almandine from Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk128c.jpg] Almandine from Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk128d.jpg]

Classic Italian Almandine specimen from Seeber valley featuring five dark reddish-brown Almandine crystals in a schist matrix. The well-formed dodecahedral crystals reach 4.7cm in size.


MK129 - Celestite $ 600 (=~ AUS$ 915)
Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar
cabinet - 12.5 x 11 x 7 cm


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Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk129a.jpg] Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk129b.jpg] Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk129c.jpg] Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk129d.jpg]

Gemmy blue Celestite crystals covering matrix from the well known Sakoany deposit. This is an uncommonly good example with a gemmy central crystal 5.5cm tall that is glassy and undamaged. (Note that this is an old collection piece and was a little dusty at the time of photographing, and will be even better in person after rinsing).


MK135 - Olmiite $ 1250 (=~ AUS$ 1906)
N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
miniature - 3.7 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm


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Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk135a.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk135b.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk135c.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk135d.jpg]

Two peach colored Olmiite crystals on matrix covered by drusy Calcite crystals. The crystals are translucent with high luster and display well from either side.


SV581 - Tourmaline $ 1250 (=~ AUS$ 1906)
Stak Nala, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
miniature - 5 x 4.2 x 3.2 cm


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Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SV581a.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/sv581f.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SV581c.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/sv581g.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SV581e.jpg]

Doubly-terminated Tourmaline crystal with an attached cluster of Albite. The Tourmaline is 5 x 1.5cm with a pink, pyramidal termination on one end and a green, flat termination on the other end.


SV560 - Mica pseudo. Feldspar $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 191)
Slievenamiskan, Spelga, Co. Down, Ireland
miniature - 5 x 3 x 3 cm


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Mica pseudo. Feldspar from Slievenamiskan, Spelga, Co. Down, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV560a.jpg] Mica pseudo. Feldspar from Slievenamiskan, Spelga, Co. Down, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV560b.jpg] Mica pseudo. Feldspar from Slievenamiskan, Spelga, Co. Down, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV560d.jpg] Mica pseudo. Feldspar from Slievenamiskan, Spelga, Co. Down, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV560e.jpg]

Fine grained, pinkish Muscovite mica that has pseudomorphed former Felspar crystals, with Quartz crystals. Found in a greisen at the margin with granite.  Ex. Tim Sherburn collection, from Steve Moreton.


SV565 - Dolomite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534)
Aughamore Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland
small cabinet - 9 x 6 x 4 cm


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Dolomite from Aughamore Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV565a.jpg] Dolomite from Aughamore Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV565b.jpg] Dolomite from Aughamore Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV565c.jpg]

Curving, pearlescent crystals of Dolomite on matrix. The Dolomite has a light pink color and are present on all sides (a floater). The large central crystal is 3cm wide. Ex. David Green, Tim Sherburn collections.


SV552 - Calcite on Quartz $ 1000 (=~ AUS$ 1525)
Ballyegan Quarry, Castle Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland
large cabinet - 22 x 14 x 7 cm


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Calcite on Quartz from Ballyegan Quarry, Castle Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV552a.jpg] Calcite on Quartz from Ballyegan Quarry, Castle Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV552b.jpg] Calcite on Quartz from Ballyegan Quarry, Castle Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV552d.jpg] Calcite on Quartz from Ballyegan Quarry, Castle Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV552e.jpg] Calcite on Quartz from Ballyegan Quarry, Castle Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV552f.jpg]

Specimen of large Calcite crystals on a Quartz crystal covered matrix from the Tim Sherburn collection of Irish minerals. This is a from a well known, limited find in 1997. Specimens from this find are highly coveted in Ireland and this was the only one Tim ever saw for sale in his 25+ years of collecting Irish minerals. Large sized crystals in excellent condition. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV577 - Veszelyite $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 183)
Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China
thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.7 cm


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Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV577a.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV577b.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV577d.jpg]

Deep vug filled with radial clusters of blue Veszelyite. Beautiful, richly colored crystals of this rare species from a July 2020 find at an old Zinc mine.


SV578 - Veszelyite $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 183)
Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV578a.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV578c.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV578d.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV578e.jpg]

Box-work vuggy matrix with upper vugs filled with groups and isolated single crystals of blue Veszelyite. Beautiful, richly colored crystals of this rare species from a July 2020 find at an old Zinc mine.


SV579 - Veszelyite $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 183)
Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.6 x 1.5 cm


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Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV579a.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV579b.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV579c.jpg]

Exquisite fan-shaped radial clusters of blue Veszelyite on matrix. Beautiful, richly colored crystals of this rare species from a July 2020 find at an old Zinc mine.


SV580 - Veszelyite $ 180 (=~ AUS$ 274)
Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China
small cabinet - 7.7 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV580a.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV580c.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV580d.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV580e.jpg]

Vuggy matrix with multiple areas with radial clusters of blue Veszelyite. Beautiful, richly colored crystals of this rare species from a July 2020 find at an old Zinc mine.


SV582 - Veszelyite $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 183)
Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China
thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm


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Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV582a.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV582b.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV582c.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV582d.jpg]

Clusters of translucent blue Veszelyite on matrix. Beautiful, richly colored crystals of this rare species from a July 2020 find at an old Zinc mine.


SV584 - Veszelyite $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 183)
Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.6 x 1.5 cm


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Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV584a.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV584b.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV584c.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV584d.jpg]

FAn-shaped clusters of translucent blue Veszelyite on matrix. Beautiful, richly colored crystals of this rare species from a July 2020 find at an old Zinc mine.


SV588 - Veszelyite $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 183)
Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.2 cm


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Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV588a.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV588b.jpg] Veszelyite from Dongchuan, Kunming, Yunnan, China [db_pics/pics/SV588c.jpg]

Fan-shaped clusters of translucent blue Veszelyite on matrix. Beautiful, richly colored crystals of this rare species from a July 2020 find at an old Zinc mine.


MK146 - Copper (cubic crystals!) $ 1500 (=~ AUS$ 2287)
Northwestern Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA
miniature - 3.7 x 2 x 1.9 cm


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Copper (cubic crystals!) from Northwestern Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/MK146a.jpg] Copper (cubic crystals!) from Northwestern Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/MK146b.jpg] Copper (cubic crystals!) from Northwestern Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/MK146c.jpg] Copper (cubic crystals!) from Northwestern Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/MK146d.jpg]

Cluster of cubic Copper crystals from the Northwestern Mine in Michigan's Copper country. Individual crystals reach 7mm in size. Ex. Chris Stefano collection.
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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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