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MK524 - Hematite with Quartz $ 500
 Veta Grande, Quartzite, Dome Rock Mtns., La Paz Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm


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Hematite with Quartz from Veta Grande, Quartzite, Dome Rock Mtns., La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk524a.jpg] Hematite with Quartz from Veta Grande, Quartzite, Dome Rock Mtns., La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk524b.jpg] Hematite with Quartz from Veta Grande, Quartzite, Dome Rock Mtns., La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk524c.jpg] Hematite with Quartz from Veta Grande, Quartzite, Dome Rock Mtns., La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk524d.jpg]

Brilliant black Hematite crystals with Quartz crystals from the well known Veta Grande claim near Quartzite, Arizona. The hematite crystals reach 1.4cm in size. There are 3 main crystals with other smaller crystals present.

MK525 - Fluorite $ 275
 Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 2 cm


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Fluorite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk525a.jpg] Fluorite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk525b.jpg] Fluorite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk525c.jpg]

Transparent purple Fluorite from the Shangbao Mine in China. The specimen is composed of a thin matrix with Fluorite crystals on both sides. The Fluorite have the high quality and bevelled edges typical of this mine.

MK528 - Ilvaite $ 1200
 No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China
cabinet - 10 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528a.jpg] Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528b.jpg] Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528c.jpg] Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528d.jpg]

Large, doubly-terminated single Ilvaite crystal from China. A very large example, complete all around and in near pristine condition. Glossy luster and excellent as is, but has never been cleaned and could be improved if desired.

MK529 - Azurite $ 350
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 1.8 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk529a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk529b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk529c.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk529d.jpg]

Deep blue crystals of Azurite on white matrix from the Milpillas Mine. This is the highly translucent 'Gem' Azurite sometimes found at this mine. The main crystal is doubly-terminated and 2.2cm long.

MK530 - Azurite $ 950
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk530a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk530b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk530c.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk530d.jpg]

Cluster of deep blue, diamond-shaped crystals of Azurite from the Milpillas Mine. Complete all around and in near pristine condition with crystals to 3.2cm. Outstanding, showy specimen.

MK531 - Manganotantalite $ 250
 Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm


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Manganotantalite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk531a.jpg] Manganotantalite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk531b.jpg] Manganotantalite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk531c.jpg]

Deep red Manganotantalite crystal from the Alto Ligonha pegmatites. Complete all around with stepped termination.

MK532 - Manganotantalite $ 125 SOLD
 Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique
thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Manganotantalite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk532a.jpg] Manganotantalite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk532b.jpg]

Deep red Manganotantalite crystal from the Alto Ligonha pegmatites. Complete all around with a flat termination.

MK535 - Spinel $ 1250
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 3 x 3 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535c.jpg]

Large, complete purple/red Spinel crystal in a white Calcite matrix. The Spinel is 2.8cm in size and one of the best I've seen. The crystal is complete and has a smaller crystal intergrown on one side and another crystal below it. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.

MK536 - Spinel $ 150 SOLD
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk536a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk536b.jpg]

Complete single purple/red Spinel crystal with attached Calcite. The crystal is complete all around with stepped growth on the backside.

MK537 - Spinel $ 150
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 3 x 2.8 x 2 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk537a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk537b.jpg]

Showy specimen of pink Spinel crystals in Calcite matrix. The crystals reach 1.4cm in size and are complete and undamaged though the main crystal has stepped growth/indentaion on one side.

MK538 - Sapphire $ 250 SOLD
 Hunza Valley, Gilgit, Pakistan
miniature - 3.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm


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Sapphire from Hunza Valley, Gilgit, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk538a.jpg] Sapphire from Hunza Valley, Gilgit, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk538b.jpg] Sapphire from Hunza Valley, Gilgit, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk538c.jpg]

Pink Sapphire crystal on a marble matrix with dark red mica crystals. The Sapphire measures 2cm in length, is translucent, and has good crystal form.

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