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MK208 - Apatite, Pyrite $ 380 SOLD
 Panasquiera, Castelo Branco, Portugal
miniature - 3.2 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Apatite, Pyrite from Panasquiera, Castelo Branco, Portugal [db_pics/pics/mk208a.jpg] Apatite, Pyrite from Panasquiera, Castelo Branco, Portugal [db_pics/pics/mk208b.jpg] Apatite, Pyrite from Panasquiera, Castelo Branco, Portugal [db_pics/pics/mk208c.jpg]

Exquisite cluster of translucent to transparent Apatite crystals partially coated by Pyrite crystals. The main Apatite crystal is 2.2 x 1.6cm. The crystals have a blue/grey coloration, transparency, and great luster. Undamaged and better than photos.

MK209 - Apatite on Muscovite $ 1500 SOLD
 Panasquiera, Castelo Branco, Portugal
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Apatite on Muscovite from Panasquiera, Castelo Branco, Portugal [db_pics/pics/mk209a.jpg] Apatite on Muscovite from Panasquiera, Castelo Branco, Portugal [db_pics/pics/mk209b.jpg] Apatite on Muscovite from Panasquiera, Castelo Branco, Portugal [db_pics/pics/mk209c.jpg]

Gorgeous crystals of translucent to transparent purple Apatite on Muscovite crystals. The main Apatite crystal is 1.5cm tall. The crystals have a beautiful purple coloration and top glassy luster.

MK210 - Olmiite $ 250 SOLD
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.3 x 2 cm


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Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk210a.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk210b.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk210c.jpg]

Amazing fully crystallized spherical group of peach colored Olmiite crystals. This is a floater well crystallized and complete all around. The thrid photo shows the bottom where there is a slight indentation that is fully crystallized. There are a few bruised crystals out of the hundreds, and it's in great condition overall. Complete floaters such as this are rare to find.

MK211 - Pyrite $ 280
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


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Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk211a.jpg] Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk211b.jpg] Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk211c.jpg] Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk211d.jpg] Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk211e.jpg]

Complete and undamaged single Pyrite crystal on a mtrix of Calcite and Graphite from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. The Pyrite has uniform shape and bright, brassy metallic luster.

MK212 - Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite $ 1500
 Tsumeb, Namibia
cabinet - 10 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk212a.jpg] Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk212b.jpg] Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk212c.jpg] Mimetite on Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk212d.jpg]

Globular translucent green Cuprian Smithsonite with yellow Mimetite from Tsumeb. The Smithsonite is translucent and forms botryoidal masses and short stalactitic formations with crystallized surfaces. A showy large specimen of one of the most desirable Smithsonite varietals from Tsumeb.

MK213 - Azurite on Volborthite $ 3500 SOLD
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Azurite on Volborthite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk213a.jpg] Azurite on Volborthite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk213b.jpg] Azurite on Volborthite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk213c.jpg] Azurite on Volborthite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk213d.jpg]

A 1.7cm rosette of deep forest green Volborthite with 2 attached Azurite crystals. The main Volborthite has a second rosette penetrating into the fron and is well crystallized on both sides (there is even a tiny bit of Malachite attached to the back). The two Azurite crystals are doubly-terminated. A stunning and undamaged thumbnail sized specimen and an uncommonly aesthetic specimen of a rare mineral.

MK214 - Apatite $ 150 SOLD
 Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Apatite from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk214a.jpg] Apatite from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk214b.jpg] Apatite from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk214c.jpg] Apatite from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk214d.jpg]

Cluster of 3 translucent to transparent pink Apatite crystals. Complete all around and in excellent condition.

MK215 - Platinum $ 1200 SOLD
 Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia
thumbnail - 0.9 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm


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Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/mk215a.jpg] Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/mk215b.jpg] Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/mk215c.jpg] Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/mk215d.jpg]

Intergrown cubic platinum crystals from the famous and now closed Konder platinum deposit. Composed of 3 intergrown crystals with good form. Single cubes are the norm and these intergrown clusters have more appeal. These are no longer being found. Weighs 1.88 grams.

MK216 - Platinum $ 1200 SOLD
 Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia
thumbnail - 0.9 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm


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Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/mk216a.jpg] Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/mk216b.jpg] Platinum from Konder, Ayan-Maya district, Khabarovsk Region, Russia [db_pics/pics/mk216c.jpg]

Intergrown cubic platinum crystals from the famous and now closed Konder platinum deposit. Composed of 2 intergrown crystals with good form. Single cubes are the norm and these intergrown clusters have more appeal. These are no longer being found. Weighs 1.91 grams.

MK217 - Fluorite $ 300
 Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
miniature - 3.3 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm


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Fluorite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk217a.jpg] Fluorite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk217b.jpg] Fluorite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk217c.jpg]

Exceedingly sharp single octahedral Fluorite crystal from Inner Mongolia, China. An undamaged floater of translucent pink Fluorite nearly textbook in form (one of the sixe points is stepped with multiple points). High quality, complete crystal in perfect condition.

MK218 - Fluorite $ 240 SOLD
 Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
thumbnail - 2.1 x 2 x 2 cm


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Fluorite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk218a.jpg] Fluorite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk218b.jpg]

Exceedingly sharp single octahedral Fluorite crystal from Inner Mongolia, China. A perfect floater of translucent to transparent pink Fluorite textbook in form. High quality, complete crystal in excellent condition.

MK219 - Fluorite $ 180
 Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 3 cm


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Fluorite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk219a.jpg] Fluorite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk219b.jpg] Fluorite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk219c.jpg]

Sharp single octahedral Fluorite crystal from Inner Mongolia, China. Translucent to transparent pink Fluorite textbook in form. High quality, complete crystal with a textured surface and in excellent condition.

MK221 - Topaz on Tourmaline $ 340
 Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan
thumbnail - 2.9 x 2.7 x 1.8 cm


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Topaz on Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk221a.jpg] Topaz on Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk221b.jpg] Topaz on Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk221c.jpg] Topaz on Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk221d.jpg]

Cluster of dark green Tourmaline, a water clear Topaz, and Albite. Interestingly, the Topaz interferred with the growth of the Tourmaline causing it to grow in a hollow shape. The Topaz is 1.7cm, doubly-terminated, and a jewel.

MK222 - Siegenite, Galena on Marcasite $ 300
 Buick Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
thumbnail - 2.4 x 1.9 x 1.8 cm


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Siegenite, Galena on Marcasite from Buick Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk222a.jpg] Siegenite, Galena on Marcasite from Buick Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk222b.jpg] Siegenite, Galena on Marcasite from Buick Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk222c.jpg] Siegenite, Galena on Marcasite from Buick Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk222d.jpg]

Silvery, octahedral crystals of rare Siegenite and grey crystals of Galena on a bright Marcasite coated matrix. Siegenite is a cobalt nickel sulfide that is one of the rarer and most sought after minerals from Missouri's Viburnum Trend. Sometimes you only get a few crystals of Siegenite on a specimen - this one is loaded with about 50 crystals! Ex. Erich Laskowski collection, aquired by Erich in 1991.

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