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LP158 - Sphalerite $ 200 SOLD
Clinton, Oneida Co., New York, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


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Sphalerite from Clinton, Oneida Co., New York, USA [db_pics/pics/lp158a.jpg] Sphalerite from Clinton, Oneida Co., New York, USA [db_pics/pics/lp158b.jpg] Sphalerite from Clinton, Oneida Co., New York, USA [db_pics/pics/lp158c.jpg] Sphalerite from Clinton, Oneida Co., New York, USA [db_pics/pics/lp158d.jpg]

A 2.3cm Sphaerite crystal with Quartz crystals on matrix from an undisclosed locality near Clinton, New York. The few of these known were reportedly collected by a man named Adrian LaBuz in the 1960s who never revealed the exact location.


LP283 - Neptunite $ 350
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 6.5 x 4 cm


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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp283a.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp283b.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp283c.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp283d.jpg]

Black Neptunite crystals on white Natrolite over schist matrix. The Neptunite are all well terminated quality crystals and well separated on matrix. Because of the Benitoite found at this locality, people often overlook the fact that the Neptunite found here is also the world's best for species. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection. Len has bought and sold a large number of specimens from this mine. The fact that he kept this one in his collection speaks to it's quality.


LP284 - Quartz faden $ 175
North Waziristan Prov., Pakistan
small cabinet - 7.5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Quartz faden from North Waziristan Prov., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp284a.jpg] Quartz faden from North Waziristan Prov., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp284b.jpg] Quartz faden from North Waziristan Prov., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp284c.jpg]

Stacked cluster of interconnected double terminated Quartz crystals. Complete and undamaged with a white faden line down the center. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP210 - Ramsdellite $ 275
Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 4 cm


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Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210a.jpg] Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210b.jpg] Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210c.jpg] Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210d.jpg]

Robust, well crystallized specimen of Ramsdellite loaded with crystals. Thick and sturdy specimen of this uncommon manganese oxide species. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP225 - Amethyst $ 350
Kingston Mountain, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
cabinet - 13.5 x 12 x 6 cm


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Amethyst from Kingston Mountain, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp225a.jpg] Amethyst from Kingston Mountain, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp225b.jpg] Amethyst from Kingston Mountain, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp225c.jpg] Amethyst from Kingston Mountain, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp225d.jpg]

Large specimen of deep purple Amethyst crystals from an obscure California locality. This is not only good sized but also has excellent color compared to most which can be paler or have milky colored Quartz overgrowths. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP226 - Amethyst $ 350
Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico
cabinet - 11.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226C.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226a.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226b.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226d.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226f.jpg]

Purple Amethyst crystals on matrix from Las Vigas. The crystals are transparent and in perfect condition and occur on a green Epidote coated matrix creating an overal colorful specimen. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (his old label shows a price of $650).


LP227 - Copper $ 450
Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan
cabinet - 12 x 7 x 1 cm


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Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227a.jpg] Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227b.jpg] Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227c.jpg] Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227d.jpg]

Large and aesthetic flat grouping of Copper crystals. Displayable from either side. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (Len's old label shows a price of $1200).

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