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LP119 - Amblygonite $ 390
 Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119a.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119b.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119c.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119d.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119e.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp119f.jpg]

Glassy single crystal of translucent to transparent yellow Amblygonite. Amblygonite is a rare lithium-aluminum phosphate species that is not commonly seen in fine display quality crystals. This crystal is complete all around, shows twinning, and has metallic inclusions of both platy and hair-like crystals. Translucent with transparent gem areas and with high glassy luster. A superb, undamaged thumbnail Amblygonite!

LP240 - Gold on Quartz crystals $ 750 SOLD
 Smuggler Union Mine, Telluride Mining District, Colorado, USA
thumbnail - 2 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm


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Gold on Quartz crystals from Smuggler Union Mine, Telluride Mining District, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/lp240a.jpg] Gold on Quartz crystals from Smuggler Union Mine, Telluride Mining District, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/lp240b.jpg] Gold on Quartz crystals from Smuggler Union Mine, Telluride Mining District, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/lp240c.jpg] Gold on Quartz crystals from Smuggler Union Mine, Telluride Mining District, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/lp240d.jpg]

Bright masses of Gold on a cluster of terminated Quartz crystals. A highly showy thumbnail from a classic USA Gold mining district.

LP241 - Cuprite $ 380 SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 6 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp241a.jpg] Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp241b.jpg] Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp241c.jpg]

A 4cm wide cluster of dark red Cuprite crystals atop a matrix of white Dolomite with white Calcite crystals.

LP242 - Copper (cubes!) $ 2000
 Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242a.jpg] Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242b.jpg] Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242c.jpg] Copper (cubes!) from Lake Superior Copper District, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp242d.jpg]

Cluster of cubic Copper crystals with dark patina. I love cubic Copper crystals and this is nothing but crystals with individuals to 1cm in size. Ex. Mike Martin, Ben Vone collections.

MK948 - Azurite with Malachite $ 240
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.6 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948c.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948d.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk948e.jpg]

Fantastic Azurite cluster from the watercourse pocket of the Milpillas Mine. Undamaged, highly lustrous crystals with attached Malachite on the back. The specimen features a large, somewhat tabular main crystal with smaller crystals at the base and a bit of matrix attached to the back.

LP243 - Aquamarine $ 2000
 Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam
cabinet - 9.7 x 2 x 1.8 cm


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Aquamarine from Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam [db_pics/pics/lp243a.jpg] Aquamarine from Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam [db_pics/pics/lp243b.jpg] Aquamarine from Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam [db_pics/pics/lp243c.jpg]

Tall single, deep blue Aquamarine crystal from Vietnam. Terminated with a flat, glassy termination, it's a gemmy crystal with the deep blue color Vietnamese Aqua are known for. Undamaged crystal with a shallow groove running up the backside where another crystal grew against it, and small etched areas near each end. Weighs 67.1 grams.

LP244 - Tourmaline $ 500 SOLD
 Jonas Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 3 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm


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Tourmaline from Jonas Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp244a.jpg] Tourmaline from Jonas Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp244b.jpg]

Single gem Tourmaline crystal from the famous Jonas Mine in Brazil. Well terminated transparent crystal with an espcially intense pink top section. Complete all around and undamaged except for one small termination edge chip. Minor amounts of attached Lepidolite are present around the base.

LP245 - Silver on Quartz, Epidote $ 3800
 Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 3 cm


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Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245a.jpg] Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245b.jpg] Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245c.jpg] Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245d.jpg] Silver on Quartz, Epidote from Mass Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/lp245e.jpg]

Silver crystals on Quartz from the Mass Mine in Michigan. Bright, well crystallized silver that contrasts well against the white Quartz and green Epidote. The Mass Mine is a historic Copper mine that operated from 1856 to 1888.

LP246 - Chalcocite $ 750
 Flambeau Mine, Rusk Co., Wisconsin, USA
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 4 cm


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Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Rusk Co., Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/lp246a.jpg] Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Rusk Co., Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/lp246b.jpg] Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Rusk Co., Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/lp246c.jpg]

Chunky specimen of solid Chalcocite crystals from the now closed Flambeau Mine. The surface is covered by dark metallic crystals with light blue and purple iridescence.

LP247 - Willemite $ 200
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp247a.jpg] Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp247b.jpg]

Rare blue Willemite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb.

MK840 - Andradite $ 125
 near Bishop, Inyo Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 5.8 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Andradite from near Bishop, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk840a.jpg] Andradite from near Bishop, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk840b.jpg] Andradite from near Bishop, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk840c.jpg] Andradite from near Bishop, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk840d.jpg]

Cluster of highly lustrous orange/brown Andradite crystals on matrix. Individual crystals reach 1.7cm wide.

LP249 - Smithsonite $ 2000
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 4 cm


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249c.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249d.jpg]

Cluster of elongated pink Cobaltian Smithsonite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb. These eleongated crystals are rare for Smithsonite, with crystals on this specimen to over 2cm in length. There are some broken crystals in the mix with the perfect crystals. A fine and rare display specimen that comes with a custom Lucite base. Ex. Alex Neufeld collection.

LP141 - Ruby $ 200 SOLD
 Mogok, Myanmar
miniature - 3.8 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Ruby from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/lp141a.jpg] Ruby from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/lp141b.jpg] Ruby from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/lp141c.jpg] Ruby from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/lp141d.jpg]

Translucent red Ruby crystals in white Calcite from Mogok. The largest Ruby is 1.2cm tall.

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