Selected Specimens

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LV258 - Aquamarine $ 150
Xuan Le, Thoung Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
thumbnail - 2.5 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm


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Aquamarine from Xuan Le, Thoung Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam [db_pics/pics/LV258a.jpg] Aquamarine from Xuan Le, Thoung Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam [db_pics/pics/LV258b.jpg]

Single well terminated gem quality Aquamarine from Vietnam. Perfect and undamaged. The crystal is facet quality transparent for it's entire length and has the great blue color Vietnamese Aquas are known for.


LV193 - Calcite $ 200
Boron Open Pit, Kern Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 5 cm


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Calcite from Boron Open Pit, Kern Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LV193a.jpg] Calcite from Boron Open Pit, Kern Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LV193b.jpg] Calcite from Boron Open Pit, Kern Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LV193c.jpg]

Bizarre Calcite specimen composed of worm-like spiraling growths of golden Calcite. Ex. Jim and Dawn Minette collection.


LV231 - Axinite $ 220
Bor Mine, Dal'Negorsk, Russia
small cabinet - 5.3 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Axinite from Bor Mine, Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/LV231a.jpg] Axinite from Bor Mine, Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/LV231b.jpg] Axinite from Bor Mine, Dal'Negorsk, Russia [db_pics/pics/LV231c.jpg]

Aesthetic group of upright purple Axinite crystals from the Bor Mine. The clusteris complete all around and have the slightly elongated, slightly curved form typical of Dal'Negorsk Axinite.


LV293 - Sapphirine $ 280
Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Sapphirine from Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV293a.jpg] Sapphirine from Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV293b.jpg] Sapphirine from Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV293c.jpg] Sapphirine from Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV293d.jpg]

Well fomred crystals of Sapphirine exposed in a matrix of reddish Phlogopite, Quartz, and Calcite. There are two major crystals to 1.4cm in size and a number of smaller crystals. The Sapphirine are translucent when backlit along the edges. A rich and fine display specimen of this rare magnesium aluminum silicate mineral.


LV270 - Tremolite $ 350
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4.7 x 1.4 x 0.7 cm


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Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV270a.jpg] Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV270b.jpg] Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV270c.jpg] Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV270d.jpg]

Elongated, gemmy single Tremolite crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. This is larger than average with a vibrant green color and a perfect flat termination. Complete all around and undamaged, even the bottom is rehealed.


LV266 - Mottramite stalactite $ 125
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm


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Mottramite stalactite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV266a.jpg] Mottramite stalactite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV266b.jpg] Mottramite stalactite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV266c.jpg] Mottramite stalactite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV266d.jpg]

Stalactitic formation of solid Mottramite. Complete all around and undamaged, a really neat thumbnail-sized specimen.


LV272 - Copper $ 180
Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm


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Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/LV272a.jpg] Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/LV272b.jpg] Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/LV272c.jpg]

Large Copper crystals atop a small amount of hackly Copper and Calcite. The Copper has a deep patina and can be displayed from either side.


MK269 - Coquimbite, Romerite $ 300
South Olga Tunnel, Monte Arsiccio Mine, Stazzema, Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy
miniature - 4 x 3.3 x 2.2 cm


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Coquimbite, Romerite from South Olga Tunnel, Monte Arsiccio Mine, Stazzema, Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk269a.jpg] Coquimbite, Romerite from South Olga Tunnel, Monte Arsiccio Mine, Stazzema, Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk269b.jpg] Coquimbite, Romerite from South Olga Tunnel, Monte Arsiccio Mine, Stazzema, Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk269c.jpg] Coquimbite, Romerite from South Olga Tunnel, Monte Arsiccio Mine, Stazzema, Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk269d.jpg]

Outstanding large purple Coquimbite crystal set in white Alunogen with dark red crystals of Romerite from recent finds at the Monte Arsiccio Mine in Italy. The Monte Arisiccio Mine is an old iron mine that worked Barite, Pyrite, and iron oxide ore bodies. Along with other uncommon sulfate minerals, this mine has produced what are in my opinion the world's best Coquimbite specimens. The Coquimbite crystal is well formed and 2.2cm in size and has incredibly rich purple coloration that contrasts well against the white Alunogen. These specimens should be kept sealed in plastic bags or boxes or otherwise be kept from high humidity or moisture. This specimen comes mounted in a plastic box.


MK279 - Topaz $ 600
Skardu, Pakistan
miniature - 4.7 x 4.2 x 3 cm


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Topaz from Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk279a.jpg] Topaz from Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk279b.jpg] Topaz from Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk279c.jpg] Topaz from Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk279d.jpg]

Well crystallized, gem quality Topaz crystal. Beautiful, complete blocky form and nearly colorless (the camera picked up more color than my eye sees). Complete all around and undamaged.


MK281 - Norbergite in Calcite $ 550
Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.3 cm


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Norbergite in Calcite from Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/mk281a.jpg] Norbergite in Calcite from Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/mk281b.jpg] Norbergite in Calcite from Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/mk281c.jpg]

A gem quality 1cm Norbergite crystal partially exposed in white Calcite. A second Norbergite is present and fully enclosed in the Calcite just below and adjacent to the exposed crystal. Norbergite is a rare magnesium silicate mineral. This crystal is nice and gemmy and is said to be facetable. Ex. Jon Sigerman, Herb Obodda collections.


MK282 - Red Beryl with Bixbyite $ 750
Searle Canyon Mine, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Red Beryl with Bixbyite from Searle Canyon Mine, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk282a.jpg] Red Beryl with Bixbyite from Searle Canyon Mine, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk282b.jpg] Red Beryl with Bixbyite from Searle Canyon Mine, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk282c.jpg]

Richly colored red Beryl crystal,6mm, in Rhylolite matrix with a black cube of Bixbyite. Though not as large as the Red Beryl crystals from the Violet Claims, the crystals from this locality are noted for there deep red color and associated minerals including Bixbyite and Topaz. Ex. Jon Sigerman collection.


MK284 - Amblygonite $ 400
Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk284a.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk284b.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk284c.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk284d.jpg]

Gem-like single Ablygonite crystal recently found in Brazil. Well crystallized all around with a twinning groove along one edge. High luster like polished glass and areas of gem transparency (much better than photos!). A superb and rare thumbnail-sized crystal.


LV289 - Senegalite on Turquoise $ 275
Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 2.5 cm


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Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/LV289a.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/LV289b.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/LV289c.jpg]

Large open vug lined with bright yellow crystals of Senegalite. The Senegalite form over layers of vivid blue Turquoise. Senegalite is a rare phosphate mineral and this is the Type locality for the species. This piece offers a huge area of open crystals as comapred to must with smaller, tighter vugs. Sawcut on back.


LV300 - Cuprite with Cerussite $ 150
Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Cuprite with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LV300a.jpg] Cuprite with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LV300b.jpg] Cuprite with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LV300c.jpg]

Dark red Cuprite crystals, glassy Cerussite on white Dolomite.


LV129 - Fluellite $ 225
Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Fluellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LV129a.jpg] Fluellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LV129c.jpg] Fluellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LV129e.jpg]

Shallow vug loaded with large crystals of Fluellite. The crystals reach 3mm in size and are in excellent condition. Fluellite is a rare phosphate mineral and the world's best were found at this old Gold mine in Nevada.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
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

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