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LP365 - Fluorite $ 4500 SOLD
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
cabinet - 11.5 x 8 x 5 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp365a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp365b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp365c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp365d.jpg]

Large vivid blue Fluorite crystals from the Yaogangxian Mine in China. This specimen has both large sized crystals for the locality and exceptional color. There is a purple phantom deep inside. Good transparency and in excellent condition with one small Quartz crystal grown into the back. Comes with a custom engraved Lucite display stand.


LP366 - Scheelite on Muscovite $ 1200
Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China
cabinet - 11.5 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm


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Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp366a.jpg] Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp366b.jpg] Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp366c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent to translucent Scheelite octahedra well centered on a Muscovite crystal covered matrix. The Scheelite reach 4cm in size. Saw cut on back.


LP367 - Fluorite $ 2500
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 3 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367d.jpg]

Penetration twin of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the Yaogangxian Mine in China. Highly transparent (looks like purple glass!) and wonderful aesthetics. There are highly lustrous faces on the front and right side with frosted faces on the left and parts of top and back faces. A fine miniature Fluorite of exceptional beauty. The photos don't convey how transparent and bright this is.


LP368 - Ludlamite with Vivianite $ 200 SOLD
Cabeca do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 1.2 cm


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Ludlamite with Vivianite from Cabeca do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp368a.jpg] Ludlamite with Vivianite from Cabeca do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp368b.jpg] Ludlamite with Vivianite from Cabeca do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp368c.jpg]

A single isolated green Ludlamite crystal on matrix with a single spray of Vivianite. The Ludlamite is gemmy and complete all around and stands up vertically on the matrix. A very simple and clean looking small combination specimen of the two species.


LP371 - Siderite $ 150
Vibora Mine, Colavi District, Potosi, Bolivia
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


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Siderite from Vibora Mine, Colavi District, Potosi, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp371a.jpg] Siderite from Vibora Mine, Colavi District, Potosi, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp371b.jpg]

Golden brown, translucent single Siderite crystal on a matrix of Pyrite and Bornite. The crystal is 1cm tall and of an uncommon hexagonal form of Siderite. Siderite in this form are also found in Cornwall where they are called 'horse tooth' Siderite and are highly coveted.


LP372 - Siderite $ 50 SOLD
Vibora Mine, Colavi District, Potosi, Bolivia
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Siderite from Vibora Mine, Colavi District, Potosi, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp372a.jpg] Siderite from Vibora Mine, Colavi District, Potosi, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp372b.jpg]

Golden brown, translucent Siderite crystals on a matrix of Pyrite and Bornite. The crystals are an uncommon hexagonal form of Siderite. Siderite in this form are also found in Cornwall where they are called 'horse tooth' Siderite and are highly coveted.


LP373 - Ruby $ 200 SOLD
Tyumen Oblast, Russia
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm


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Ruby from Tyumen Oblast, Russia [db_pics/pics/lp373a.jpg] Ruby from Tyumen Oblast, Russia [db_pics/pics/lp373b.jpg] Ruby from Tyumen Oblast, Russia [db_pics/pics/lp373c.jpg] Ruby from Tyumen Oblast, Russia [db_pics/pics/lp373d.jpg]

Fine quality thumbnail of a single red Ruby in matrix from Russia. The Ruby is 1.1cm wide with a stepped growth.


LP374 - Fluorite $ 400 SOLD
Elmwood Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2.2 x 2 cm


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Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA [db_pics/pics/lp374a.jpg] Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA [db_pics/pics/lp374b.jpg] Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA [db_pics/pics/lp374c.jpg] Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA [db_pics/pics/lp374d.jpg]

Gemmy light purple single Fluorite cube on white Dolomite crystals. The Fluorite is complete all around and undamaged. If you've been looking for a perfect thumbnail from this mine, you've now found it. All 4 sides shown in these photos.


LP375 - Andradite on Hematite $ 200 SOLD
Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa
miniature - 3.8 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Andradite on Hematite from Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp375a.jpg] Andradite on Hematite from Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp375b.jpg]

Cluster of silvery metallic Hematite crystals partially coated by sparkling red Andradite crystals. The crystal group detached in the pocket as evidenced by the rough bottom side where the crystals detached showing areas of coverage by Andradite crystals.


LP376 - Azurite with Malachite $ 2500
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 9 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm


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Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376c.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376d.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376e.jpg]

Striking specimen with well isolated Azurite crystals standing upright and a light colored rock matrix. The crystals reach 2.6cm in size with one being almost completely pseudomorphed to Malachite with only a thin veneer of Azurite remaining. There are 5 main crystals in perfect condition with a few smaller Azurite and small tufts of Malachite. Saw cut on base.


LP377 - Cassiterite $ 275
Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia
small cabinet - 6 x 3 x 2.8 cm


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Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp377a.jpg] Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp377b.jpg] Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp377c.jpg] Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp377d.jpg]

Well formed, shiny smoke-colored crystals of Cassiterite and small Quartz crystals from Bolivia. Highly lustrous gemmy brown crystals to 2.4cm in size, some showing small areas of transparency. Comes with a couple of old labels.


LP378 - Bournonite $ 1500
Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia
small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 5 cm


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Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378a.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378b.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378c.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378d.jpg]

Matrix specimen loaded with large silvery metallic 'cogwheels' of Bournonite. The crystals reach 2.5 cm wide and are present on front, sides and back (both front and back shown in photos). All are in good condition except one on the back and one on the left side with a chip facing towards the back. There are small Pyrite and Sphalerite crystals coating the matrix.


LP379 - Bournonite $ 400
Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379a.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379b.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379c.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379d.jpg]

A silvery metallic 'cogwheel' of Bournonite in matrix. The crystal is 2.5 cm wide and in perfect condition. There is another partial crystal and small Pyrite and Sphalerite crystals coating the matrix. Saw cut on bottom.

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