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LP946 - Quartz with inclusions $ 250
 Bahia, Brazil
small cabinet - 6.3 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Quartz with inclusions from Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp946a.jpg] Quartz with inclusions from Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp946b.jpg] Quartz with inclusions from Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp946c.jpg]

Single tall Quartz crystal with red clay inclusions. Complete all around with some indents from other crystals near the base. Unusual old piece. Comes with an old Edwin Terres (New Jersey) label.

LP947 - Silver after Dyscrasite $ 450
 Imiter Mine, Morocco
miniature - 3.3 x 3 x 2.2 cm


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Silver after Dyscrasite from Imiter Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp947a.jpg] Silver after Dyscrasite from Imiter Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp947b.jpg] Silver after Dyscrasite from Imiter Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp947c.jpg]

Bright metallic Silver after Dyscrasite crystals with Calcite specimen from the Imiter Mine in Morocco. Twinning striations of the former Dyscrasite are evident on the larger crystals.

LP948 - Silver after Dyscrasite $ 250
 Imiter Mine, Morocco
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.8 x 1.2 cm


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Silver after Dyscrasite from Imiter Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp948a.jpg] Silver after Dyscrasite from Imiter Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp948b.jpg] Silver after Dyscrasite from Imiter Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp948c.jpg] Silver after Dyscrasite from Imiter Mine, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp948d.jpg]

Bright metallic Silver after Dyscrasite crystals with Calcite specimen from the Imiter Mine in Morocco. Twinning striations of the former Dyscrasite are evident.

LP949 - Tourmaline $ 1600
 Burkhard's Pocket, Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.6 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm


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Tourmaline from Burkhard's Pocket, Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp949a.jpg] Tourmaline from Burkhard's Pocket, Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp949b.jpg] Tourmaline from Burkhard's Pocket, Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp949c.jpg] Tourmaline from Burkhard's Pocket, Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp949d.jpg]

Tall single Tourmaline crystal with a well saturated pink core, followed by a green zone, and finally purple at the termination. Complete all around with a slight indent/contact from another crystal, otherwise perfect. Neat textured termination face too. Weighs 16.59 grams.

LP950 - Huebnerite on Quartz $ 750
 Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm


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Huebnerite on Quartz from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp950a.jpg] Huebnerite on Quartz from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp950b.jpg] Huebnerite on Quartz from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp950c.jpg] Huebnerite on Quartz from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp950d.jpg]

Exquisite specimen featuring a doubly-terminated Huebnerite crystal set in transparent Quartz crystals. The Huebnerite is complete all around and perfect, 2.5cm tip to tip.

LP952 - Phenakite $ 200
 Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co., Colorado, USA
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Phenakite from Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/lp952a.jpg] Phenakite from Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/lp952b.jpg] Phenakite from Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/lp952c.jpg] Phenakite from Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/lp952d.jpg]

Glassy, colorless Phenakite crystals on Albite with Muscovite from Mount Antero. The largest Phenakite displays perfectly on top, is 9mm wide, and is complete and undamaged.

LP953 - Emerald $ 2500 SOLD
 Muzo Mine, Boyaca, Columbia
thumbnail - 1.7 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm


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Emerald from Muzo Mine, Boyaca, Columbia [db_pics/pics/lp953a.jpg] Emerald from Muzo Mine, Boyaca, Columbia [db_pics/pics/lp953b.jpg] Emerald from Muzo Mine, Boyaca, Columbia [db_pics/pics/lp953c.jpg] Emerald from Muzo Mine, Boyaca, Columbia [db_pics/pics/lp953d.jpg]

Lustrous, gemmy single Emerald crystal from the Muzo Mine. The crystal has high glassy luster and excellent transparency (facetable in areas). Complete all around and undamaged with good color. Weighs 9.35 carats. Ex. Ty Lawrence collection.

LP954 - Rutile $ 200
 Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA
miniature - 4.2 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm


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Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp954a.jpg] Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp954b.jpg] Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp954c.jpg] Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp954d.jpg]

High quality Rutile crystal in matrix with other small Rutile. The main crystal is 1.1cm and perfect, dark with hints of red coloration.

LP955 - Mimetite $ 350
 Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Guangdong, China
miniature - 4.8 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Guangdong, China [db_pics/pics/lp955a.jpg] Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Guangdong, China [db_pics/pics/lp955b.jpg] Mimetite from Pingtouling Mine, Liannan Co., Guangdong, China [db_pics/pics/lp955c.jpg]

Glassy, golden Mimetite crystals on matrix. The main crystal is a beauty, 1cm wide on the termination with areas of transparency and in perfect condition.

LP817 - Prehnite with Epidote $ 240
 Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm


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Prehnite with Epidote from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/lp817a.jpg] Prehnite with Epidote from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/lp817b.jpg] Prehnite with Epidote from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/lp817c.jpg] Prehnite with Epidote from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/lp817d.jpg]

Translucent green spherical Prehnite with darker green Epidote crystals. The complete Prehnite sphere at the top center is 2.1 cm in diameter. Ex. Demetrius Pohl.

LP816 - Prehnite with Epidote $ 250
 Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.6 x 3 cm


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Prehnite with Epidote from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/lp816b.jpg] Prehnite with Epidote from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/lp816c.jpg] Prehnite with Epidote from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/lp816d.jpg] Prehnite with Epidote from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/lp816e.jpg] Prehnite with Epidote from Djouga Diggings, Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/lp816f.jpg]

Translucent green spherical Prehnite with darker green Epidote crystals. The Prehnite spheres reach 1.5cm in diameter. Good on both sides with all the larger Epidotes well terminated. Ex. Demetrius Pohl.

LP794 - Stibnite with Calcite $ 200 SOLD
 Baia Sprie mine, MaramureÈ™ Co., Romania
small cabinet - 9 x 8 x 4.5 cm


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Stibnite with Calcite from Baia Sprie mine, MaramureÈ™ Co., Romania [db_pics/pics/lp794a.jpg] Stibnite with Calcite from Baia Sprie mine, MaramureÈ™ Co., Romania [db_pics/pics/lp794b.jpg] Stibnite with Calcite from Baia Sprie mine, MaramureÈ™ Co., Romania [db_pics/pics/lp794c.jpg] Stibnite with Calcite from Baia Sprie mine, MaramureÈ™ Co., Romania [db_pics/pics/lp794e.jpg]

Silvery metallic Stibnite crystals on matrix with white Calcite crystals. The Stibnite form circular rosette formations.

LP956 - Siderite, Fluorite, Pyrite on Ferberite $ 500
 Panasquiera, Portugal
small cabinet - 7.5 x 7.5 x 4 cm


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Siderite, Fluorite, Pyrite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/lp956a.jpg] Siderite, Fluorite, Pyrite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/lp956b.jpg] Siderite, Fluorite, Pyrite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/lp956c.jpg] Siderite, Fluorite, Pyrite on Ferberite from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/lp956d.jpg]

Large single black Ferberite crystal with attached colorless Fluorite, Siderite, and Pyrite crystals. The Ferberite is well terminated and complete on both sides. There is a large rosette of Siderite crystals sprinkled with Pyrite crystals attached to the right side of the termination and octahedral Fluorite attached to the faces (5 Fluorites on the front face and 5 on the back). Nice large, older specimen.

LP957 - Chrysoberyl $ 200 SOLD
 Espirito Santo, Brazil
thumbnail - 1.3 x 1 x 0.8 cm


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Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp957a.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp957b.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp957c.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp957d.jpg]

Sixling Chrysoberyl crystal from old finds at Espirito Santo. A mostly complete crystal with good transparency and well articulated 'arms'.

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