Mixed Minerals from Tucson 2018


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C201 - Elbaite $ 450
 Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil
small cabinet - 5.5 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm


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Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c201a.jpg] Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c201b.jpg] Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c201c.jpg]

Purple and pink Tourmaline crystal out of an old collection. This is classic old Virgem da Lapa material, probably from the 1960s. Gemmy from tip to bottom with a purple body color and bright pink termination. Undamaged and weighs 4.4 grams.

C202 - Elbaite $ 1350 SOLD
 Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil
miniature - 5.0 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm


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Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c202a.jpg] Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c202b.jpg] Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c202c.jpg] Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c202d.jpg]

Purple and blue Tourmaline crystal out of an old collection. This is classic old Virgem da Lapa material, probably from the 1960s. Gemmy from tip to bottom with a blue base that grades up to a purple top. Undamaged and weighs 8.4 grams.

C203 - Elbaite $ 1100 SOLD
 Cruziero Mine, Minas Gerias, Brazil
miniature - 5.0 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm


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Elbaite from Cruziero Mine, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c203a.jpg] Elbaite from Cruziero Mine, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c203b.jpg] Elbaite from Cruziero Mine, Minas Gerias, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c203c.jpg]

Green with pink termination Tourmaline crystal out of an old collection. These were sometimes called 'lipstick' Tourmalines. Gemmy from tip to bottom with a medium green body color and bright pink termination. Undamaged and weighs 6.8 grams.

C204 - Elbaite $ 400 SOLD
 Stewart Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 2.1 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm


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Elbaite from Stewart Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c204a.jpg] Elbaite from Stewart Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/c204b.jpg]

Hot pink Tourmaline crystal out of an old collection. This has the best pink coloration for Stewart Tourmaline and it is exceptionally transparent. Undamaged and weighs 1.7 grams.

C205 - Legrandite $ 2200
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 3.3 x 1 x 0.6 cm


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Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c205a.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c205b.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c205c.jpg]

Floater, double-terminated Legrandite crystal from the recent (2017) find. Thick and translucent with great color. There were not many single crystals found (I only saw one other). .

C206 - Carrollite $ 300 SOLD
 Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo (DRC)
thumbnail - 2 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/c206a.jpg] Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/c206b.jpg] Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo (DRC) [db_pics/pics/c206c.jpg]

Complete, shiny single crystal from the recent find. Complete all around and undamaged with some mica and indentations from mica on the bottom. There were many larger crystals available but not as many that were complete, relatively perfect crystals all around.

C207 - Fluorite with Galena $ 400 SOLD
 Frazers Hush Mine, Weardale, Durham, England
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Fluorite with Galena from Frazers Hush Mine, Weardale, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/c207a.jpg] Fluorite with Galena from Frazers Hush Mine, Weardale, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/c207b.jpg] Fluorite with Galena from Frazers Hush Mine, Weardale, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/c207c.jpg]

Translucent lavender colored Fluorite cubes associated with Galena. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection, comes with old David & Matthew Barker label.

C208 - Topaz $ 600 SOLD
 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.5 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm


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Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c208a.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c208b.jpg]

Golden colored 'Imperial" Topaz crystal, complete and undamaged (there is etching on the termination faces, with more etching on one face). Weighs 17.7 grams.

C209 - Topaz $ 700 SOLD
 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 5.9 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm


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Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c209a.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c209b.jpg]

Golden colored 'Imperial" Topaz crystal, complete and undamaged except for one small edge chip. Weighs 21.3 grams.

C210 - Topaz $ 400 SOLD
 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.7 x 1.9 x 1.5 cm


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Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c210a.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c210b.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c210c.jpg]

Golden colored 'Imperial" Topaz crystal. Complete all around and in good condition with slight edge chipping. Weighs 26.8 grams.

C211 - Topaz $ 400 SOLD
 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.2 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm


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Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c211a.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c211b.jpg]

Golden colored 'Imperial" Topaz crystal, complete and undamaged. Weighs 12.6 grams.

C213 - Sphene $ 450
 Mondo Mine, Tanzania
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 1.7 cm


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Sphene from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c213a.jpg] Sphene from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c213b.jpg] Sphene from Mondo Mine, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c213c.jpg]

A large, well formed single Sphene crystal from teh relatively new Mondo Mine. The locality is primarily mined for Quartz, but occassionally a good Sphene is found. This is as large and sharp and Sphene as I have seen from this locality so far. Good on front and back with gem zones.

C214 - Chalcedony 'Grape Agate' $ 280 SOLD
 Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 3 cm


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Chalcedony 'Grape Agate' from Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia [db_pics/pics/c214a.jpg] Chalcedony 'Grape Agate' from Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia [db_pics/pics/c214b.jpg]

Interconnected spheres of purple Chalcedony known as Grape Agate. For my taste, Grape Agates need to have 3 things: uniform deep purple color; sparkling luster; and be composed of nothing but spheres without contacts. This specimen hits all the criteria.

C215 - Pyrite with Calcite $ 200 SOLD
 Spruce #16 Claim, King Co., Washington, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm


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Pyrite with Calcite from Spruce #16 Claim, King Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/c215a.jpg] Pyrite with Calcite from Spruce #16 Claim, King Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/c215b.jpg] Pyrite with Calcite from Spruce #16 Claim, King Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/c215c.jpg]

Bright and lustrous 3.5cm Pyrite crystal nestled in white scalenohedral Calcite crystals, which are uncommon at Spruce Ridge. Uncommon beauty.

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