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SV123 - Barite on Quartz $ 160 SOLD
Jalna, Aurangabad, Maharshtra, India
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Barite on Quartz from Jalna, Aurangabad, Maharshtra, India [db_pics/pics/SV123a.jpg] Barite on Quartz from Jalna, Aurangabad, Maharshtra, India [db_pics/pics/SV123b.jpg] Barite on Quartz from Jalna, Aurangabad, Maharshtra, India [db_pics/pics/SV123e.jpg] Barite on Quartz from Jalna, Aurangabad, Maharshtra, India [db_pics/pics/SV123f.jpg]

Tabular blades of Barite on a thin layer of Quartz crystals. The Quartz layer is nothing but interconnected crystals that really sparkle. The Barite crystals reach 2.3cm in size. Much brighter and more sparkly than photos!


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.


LV259 - Ruby $ 140 SOLD
Morogoro, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 3 x 0.8 cm


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Ruby from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV259a.jpg] Ruby from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV259b.jpg] Ruby from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV259d.jpg]

Hexagonal Ruby crystal from Morogoro, Tanzania. A flat, tabular crystal with large front and back faces and sharp, flat side faces. At 4cm it's good sized and also has great color.


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.


LV261 - Sapphire $ 280 SOLD
Winza, Dodoma, Tanzania
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2 cm


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Sapphire from Winza, Dodoma, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV261a.jpg] Sapphire from Winza, Dodoma, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV261b.jpg] Sapphire from Winza, Dodoma, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV261c.jpg]

Pink Sapphire crystals on matrix from Winza. The best is a glassy 1cm crystal with raised surface trigons and areas of transparency.


LV273 - Bismuth $ 120 SOLD
St. Ives Consols, Hayle, Cornwall, England
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Bismuth from St. Ives Consols, Hayle, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/LV273c.jpg] Bismuth from St. Ives Consols, Hayle, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/LV273d.jpg] Bismuth from St. Ives Consols, Hayle, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/LV273e.jpg] Bismuth from St. Ives Consols, Hayle, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/lv273a.jpg]

Cluster of shiny metallic Bismuth crystals in Quartz.


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.


LV274 - Brucite $ 180 SOLD
Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 8 x 7 x 4 cm


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Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/LV274a.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/LV274b.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/LV274c.jpg] Brucite from Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/LV274d.jpg]

Three rounded, isolated groups of translucent, lemon yellow Brucite on matrix.


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.


LV145 - Hyalite Opal $ 300
Valec Hyalite occurrences, Valec, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4 cm


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Hyalite Opal from Valec Hyalite occurrences, Valec, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/LV145a.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Valec Hyalite occurrences, Valec, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/LV145b.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Valec Hyalite occurrences, Valec, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/LV145c.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Valec Hyalite occurrences, Valec, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/LV145d.jpg]

Transparent botryoidal Hyalite and white Staffelite (carbonate rich fluorapatite) on matrix. These are old classics from themost famous locality in the world for Hyalite. This specimen has thick layers of bubbly transparent Hyalite with areas of white Staffelite.

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