Len Pisciotta Collection - Final Update


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LP433 - Amethyst after Calcite $ 800
 Artigas, Uruguay
small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 4 cm


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Amethyst after Calcite from Artigas, Uruguay [db_pics/pics/lp433a.jpg] Amethyst after Calcite from Artigas, Uruguay [db_pics/pics/lp433b.jpg] Amethyst after Calcite from Artigas, Uruguay [db_pics/pics/lp433c.jpg] Amethyst after Calcite from Artigas, Uruguay [db_pics/pics/lp433d.jpg]

Angular cast of Amethyst crystals that formed as an epimorph atop the termination of a now gone large Calcite crystal. The smooth faces and hexagonal form the of the former Calcite are evident. The black areas are due to a layer of Hematite that was present between the Amethyst and the former Calcite. Ex. Carl Acosta and Len Pisciotta collections. Len's old label shows a price of $1800.

LP434 - Cerussite $ 900 SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 8.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp434a.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp434b.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp434c.jpg]

Exquisite specimen of transparent Cerussite crystals from Tsumeb. A long, narrow rock matrix hosts numerous transparent Cerussite crystals, many of which have a golden coloration. Fine and undamaged. Ex. Cliff Krueger, Len Pisciotta collections and comes with 3 old labels.

LP435 - Barite $ 200
 Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.8 cm


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Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp435a.jpg] Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp435b.jpg] Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp435c.jpg]

Cluster of terminated and doubly-terminated blue Barite crystals from Morocco. The Barite is translucent to transparent and composed of thin bladed crystals grouped together forming and attractive cluster. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP437 - Wulfenite $ 3500 SOLD
 Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
cabinet - 10 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm


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Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp437a.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp437b.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp437c.jpg]

Classic Los Lamentos Wulfenite with uncommon quality and aesthetics. Bright, highly lustrous Wulfenite crystals are present over white Calcite that is dusted by greenish Descloisite. In excellent condition. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP438 - Morganite (etched) $ 1200
 Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil
cabinet - 10 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm


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Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp438a.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp438b.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp438c.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp438d.jpg]

Large and glassy single pink Beryl var. Morganite. Though etched, it is highly lustrous and the original hexagonal form is obvious and has uniform shape and flat front, back, and edge faces. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP439 - Morganite (etched) $ 900
 Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 9 x 5.5 x 3.3 cm


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Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp439a.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp439b.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp439c.jpg] Morganite (etched) from Sao Geraldo do Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp439d.jpg]

Large and glassy single pink Beryl var. Morganite. Though etched, it is highly lustrous and the original hexagonal form is obvious and has uniform shape and flat front, back, and edge faces. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP440 - Vanadinite $ 350 SOLD
 Mibladen, Morocco
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 4 cm


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Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp440a.jpg] Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp440b.jpg] Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp440c.jpg]

Cluster of lustrous red Vanadinite crystals on matrix. High quality undamaged crystals to 1.3cm in size. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP441 - Buergerite $ 750
 Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
small cabinet - 7 x 4 x 1.3 cm


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Buergerite from Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp441a.jpg] Buergerite from Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp441b.jpg] Buergerite from Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp441c.jpg]

Clusters and isolated single crystals of golden brown Buergerite (now known as Fluor-Buergerite) crystals on matrix. Beugerite is a rare species in the Tourmaline group. This locality (the Type locality) produces the world's best specimens. Interestingly, this locality was once lost for many years and later rediscovered. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Dave Bunk label.

LP443 - Spessartine on Feldspar $ 2500
 Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 7.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443a.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443b.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443c.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443d.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp443e.jpg]

A large deep wine-red Spessartine crystal on white feldspar with other smaller Spessartine crystals and black crystals of what is possibly Tantalite. The main crytals is 4.5cm in size and very complex, featuring typical flat crystals faces, etched faces, and a hollow area on the left side with a mound-shaped crystal mass in the center. The main crystal is fully crystallized all around and nearly pristine. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and one of my favorite pieces in the collection.

LP444 - Babingtonite with Quartz $ 240
 Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Babingtonite with Quartz from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp444a.jpg] Babingtonite with Quartz from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp444b.jpg] Babingtonite with Quartz from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp444c.jpg]

Fine quality thumbnail-sized specimen of black Babingtonite with Quartz crystals. This is a perfect undamaged floater comprised of doubly-terminated crystals of both species. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP445 - Quartz Gwindel $ 400
 Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4 cm


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Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp445a.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp445b.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp445c.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp445d.jpg]

Transparent Quartz gwindel, 5.5cm wide, with Quartz crystals of typical form. Complete all around and in excellent condition. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection. I like the combination of the two forms of Quartz together.

LP446 - Quartz Gwindel $ 350
 Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm


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Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446a.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446b.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446c.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446d.jpg]

Highly transparent single Quartz gwindel from Pakistan. Complete all around and in nearly pristine condition - even the bottom is recrystallized. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

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