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SV235 - Chalcopyrite on Calcite $ 400 SOLD
Fengjiashan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi Pref., Hubei, China
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 3.3 cm


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Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi Pref., Hubei, China [db_pics/pics/SV235a.jpg] Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi Pref., Hubei, China [db_pics/pics/SV235b.jpg] Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi Pref., Hubei, China [db_pics/pics/SV235c.jpg] Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi Pref., Hubei, China [db_pics/pics/SV235d.jpg] Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi Pref., Hubei, China [db_pics/pics/SV235e.jpg] Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi Pref., Hubei, China [db_pics/pics/SV235f.jpg]

Iridescent Chalcopyrite on scalenohedral Calcite crystals from a one time find in China. The Chalcopyrite occurs on the outside of the crystals and also just under the surface of the Calcite. The iridescent colors range from gold to green to red. These were found back 2014 and have not been found since. Highly aesthetic specimen in great condition.


NA907 - Grossular $ 300 SOLD
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Grossular from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/na907a.jpg] Grossular from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/na907b.jpg]

Rare large, clear Grossular garnets to 1 cm wide from the Jeffrey Mine in Canada. The crystals are mostly colorless and slightly yellow at the transparent corners. These white/clear crystals were always rare and now even more so since the mine is closed.


ST455 - Spinel $ 140 SOLD
Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1.7 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST455a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST455c.jpg]

Sharp 1.5cm octahedral red Spinel crystal in white Calcite. Translucent and in great condition. From recent finds in Tanzania.


ST465 - Spinel $ 180 SOLD
Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.2 x 2.1 x 2 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST465a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/ST465c.jpg]

Gemmy purply red Spinel crystal from Tanzania. Translucent to transparent and in great condition with just a couple edge chips.


SV236 - Sphalerite var. Cleophane $ 150 SOLD
Krushev Dol Mine, Madan, Rhodope Mtns., Bulgaria
miniature - 4.5 x 3.7 x 2 cm


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Sphalerite var. Cleophane from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan, Rhodope Mtns., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/SV236a.jpg] Sphalerite var. Cleophane from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan, Rhodope Mtns., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/SV236b.jpg] Sphalerite var. Cleophane from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan, Rhodope Mtns., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/SV236d.jpg]

Transparent green/yellow Sphalerite crystals var. Cleophane on Quartz crystals. The crystal clusters are spherical in shape, reach 1.5cm in diameter and are transparent. Comes mounted on a Lucite display stand.


NA119 - Azurite with Quartz, Cerussite, and Chrysocolla $ 475
Sierra Rica, Chihuahua, Mexico
miniature - 4 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite with Quartz, Cerussite, and Chrysocolla from Sierra Rica, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/na119a.jpg] Azurite with Quartz, Cerussite, and Chrysocolla from Sierra Rica, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/na119b.jpg] Azurite with Quartz, Cerussite, and Chrysocolla from Sierra Rica, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/na119c.jpg] Azurite with Quartz, Cerussite, and Chrysocolla from Sierra Rica, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/na119d.jpg]

Azurite clusters to 1.1 cm wide in an unusual association with Quartz, Cerussite, and Chrysocolla from a little known locality in Mexico. Oddly, this specimen comes with a receipt from Shreve & Company (a jewelry store in San Francisco) dated 1970. The Azurite clusters are bright and lustrous and occur on both sides of specimen.


TU122 - Stilbite $ 300 SOLD
Nasik, India
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 4 cm


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Stilbite from Nasik, India [db_pics/pics/tu122a.jpg] Stilbite from Nasik, India [db_pics/pics/tu122b.jpg] Stilbite from Nasik, India [db_pics/pics/TU122.mp4]

Bow-tie red Stilbite cluster on matrix from Nasik, India. Normally found in pink crystals, this red Stilbite is unusual in color and forms a 3.9cm cluster with another 1.9 cm individual crystal to the right side.  An uncommon looking, quality specimen that stands out from the thousands of Indian Stilbites.


SV207 - Quartz with Hematite $ 1250 SOLD
Fowler, St. Lawrence Co., New York, USA
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Quartz with Hematite from Fowler, St. Lawrence Co., New York, USA [db_pics/pics/SV207a.jpg] Quartz with Hematite from Fowler, St. Lawrence Co., New York, USA [db_pics/pics/SV207c.jpg] Quartz with Hematite from Fowler, St. Lawrence Co., New York, USA [db_pics/pics/SV207f.jpg] Quartz with Hematite from Fowler, St. Lawrence Co., New York, USA [db_pics/pics/SV207g.jpg] Quartz with Hematite from Fowler, St. Lawrence Co., New York, USA [db_pics/pics/SV207h.jpg]

Old specimen of doubly-terminated Quartz crystals atop Hematite crystals from New York. The Quartz are transparent and sit atop metallic bladed Hematite crystals that cover a matrix of massive Hematite. This is a historic specimen formerly in the collection of Thomas Edison (inventor of the light bulb). Edison purchased the specimen as part of the George Kunz collection in 1890. Here's a chance to own a piece of mineral collecting history. Comes with Edison's old label.


TS180 - Azurite $ 550 SOLD
Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 3.2 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm


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Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts180a.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts180b.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts180c.jpg]

Sharp and lustrous Azurite crystal with a rare serrated habit. Tsumeb produced Azurite crystals in a wide range of habits, and this style is interesting and uncommon. The crystal is a uniform 5mm thick and a deep translucent blue when backit (see last photo). Ex. Carl Acosta collection.


SV231 - Stibnite $ 200 SOLD
Wuning Antimony Mine, Wuning Co., Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
cabinet - 11 x 5.5 x 3 cm


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Stibnite from Wuning Antimony Mine, Wuning Co., Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China [db_pics/pics/SV231a.jpg] Stibnite from Wuning Antimony Mine, Wuning Co., Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China [db_pics/pics/SV231b.jpg] Stibnite from Wuning Antimony Mine, Wuning Co., Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China [db_pics/pics/SV231c.jpg] Stibnite from Wuning Antimony Mine, Wuning Co., Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China [db_pics/pics/SV231d.jpg] Stibnite from Wuning Antimony Mine, Wuning Co., Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China [db_pics/pics/SV231e.jpg]

Cluster of bright, metallic crystals of Stibnite from China. The cluster includes long crystals to 11cm in length. These are classics from the Wuning Mine.


ST471 - Dioptase $ 150
Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.6 x 1.5 cm


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Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST471b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST471a.jpg]

Cluster of bright, translucent, deep emerald green crystals of Dioptase from the Congo. Nothing but solid Dioptase without matrix, with individual crystals to 1.6cm.


E238 - Copper after Cuprite with Silver $ 1200 SOLD
Poteryaevskoe Mine, Rubtsovskoe Deposit, Western Siberia, Russia
thumbnail - 2.9 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm


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Copper after Cuprite with Silver from Poteryaevskoe Mine, Rubtsovskoe Deposit, Western Siberia, Russia [db_pics/pics/e238a.jpg] Copper after Cuprite with Silver from Poteryaevskoe Mine, Rubtsovskoe Deposit, Western Siberia, Russia [db_pics/pics/e238b.jpg] Copper after Cuprite with Silver from Poteryaevskoe Mine, Rubtsovskoe Deposit, Western Siberia, Russia [db_pics/pics/e238c.jpg]

Intergrown octahedrons of Copper that have almost completely replaced earlier crystals of Cuprite (just a small amount of the original Cuprite is visible). Complete all around and undamaged. Small areas of Silver are also present giving it added appeal. This is an exceptional specimen as most of these have a coarser appearance due to larger subcrystals of Copper. The smaller size of the Copper crystals on this specimen yields an overall much sharper looking crystal.


ST473 - Dioptase $ 150
Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo
thumbnail - 2 x 1.2 x 1 cm


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Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST473a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST473b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST473c.jpg]

Emerald green crystals of Dioptase from the Congo. A fine thumbnail composed of a single large crystal with a smaller doubly-terminated crystal attached to the side.


E629 - Azurite $ 600
Blue Mine, Chessy, Rhone-Alpes, France
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite from Blue Mine, Chessy, Rhone-Alpes, France [db_pics/pics/e629a.jpg] Azurite from Blue Mine, Chessy, Rhone-Alpes, France [db_pics/pics/e629b.jpg] Azurite from Blue Mine, Chessy, Rhone-Alpes, France [db_pics/pics/e629c.jpg]

Lovely rosettes of Azurite from the famous Chessy mines of France. These mines are long closed and I understand these specimens were found in the 1800s. This specimen is composed of two attached clusters of gorgeous blue color. There are no points of contact, a complete floater and undamaged.


ST476 - Dioptase $ 150
Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo
miniature - 3.2 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST476a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST476b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST476c.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST476d.jpg]

Cluster of bright, translucent, deep emerald green crystals of Dioptase from the Congo. Nothing but solid Dioptase without matrix, with individual crystals to 2cm!

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