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AU119 - Copper $ 500 (=~ AUS$ 762)
 Keweenaw Penninsula, Michigan, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm


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Copper from Keweenaw Penninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/au119a.jpg] Copper from Keweenaw Penninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/au119b.jpg] Copper from Keweenaw Penninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/au119c.jpg] Copper from Keweenaw Penninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/au119d.jpg]

Sculptural specimen of Copper crystals from Michigan. The Copper has a nice patina and individual crystals to 3cm in size. Ex. Dehne Mclaughlin.

AU108 - Kottigite $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 305)
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 5 x 1.5 cm


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Kottigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au108a.jpg] Kottigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au108b.jpg] Kottigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au108c.jpg] Kottigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au108d.jpg]

Sprays of green Kottigite on a limonite matrix. A rarity from Mapimi.

AU107 - Kottigite $ 400 (=~ AUS$ 610)
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Kottigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au107a.jpg] Kottigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au107b.jpg] Kottigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au107c.jpg] Kottigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au107d.jpg]

A 2cm wide cluster of green Kottigite on a limonite matrix. A rarity from Mapimi.

AU143 - Kottigite $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 305)
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Kottigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au143a.jpg] Kottigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au143b.jpg] Kottigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au143c.jpg] Kottigite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au143d.jpg]

Thumbnails-sized cluster of green Kottigite, a rarity from Mapimi.

AU116 - Andradite $ 750 (=~ AUS$ 1144)
 Plan de Gallos, Piedra Parada, Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Andradite from Plan de Gallos, Piedra Parada, Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au116a.jpg] Andradite from Plan de Gallos, Piedra Parada, Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au116b.jpg] Andradite from Plan de Gallos, Piedra Parada, Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au116c.jpg]

Cluster of yellow Andradite garnet crystals from recent finds in Veracruz. This specimen features a well formed, large crystals to 2.7cm without matrix. Clean and undamaged, well crystallized all around.

AU110 - Descloizite $ 180 (=~ AUS$ 274)
 Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia
cabinet - 9.5 x 6 x 6 cm


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Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au110a.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au110b.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au110c.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au110d.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au110e.jpg]

Good sized, mound or coral-shaped cluster of Descloizite crystals. Golden brown spear-shaped crystals with some translucency. Complete all around with good crystals on all sized and jsut a couple small contacts.

AU124 - Spangolite $ 250 (=~ AUS$ 381)
 Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA
small cabinet - 9 x 7 x 2.5 cm


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Spangolite from Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/au124a.jpg] Spangolite from Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/au124b.jpg] Spangolite from Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/au124c.jpg] Spangolite from Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/au124d.jpg]

Rare Spangolite crystals well distributed across the matrix.

AU126 - Celestite $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 191)
 Jebel Akhdar, Libya
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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Celestite from Jebel Akhdar, Libya [db_pics/pics/au126a.jpg] Celestite from Jebel Akhdar, Libya [db_pics/pics/au126b.jpg] Celestite from Jebel Akhdar, Libya [db_pics/pics/au126c.jpg]

Sharply formed colorless Celestite crystals from Libya. These are uncommon and reportedly collected back in the 1960s. The crystal at left has been repaired.

AU123 - Cobaltite $ 600 (=~ AUS$ 915)
 Hakansboda, Lindesberg, Sweden
thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm


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Cobaltite from Hakansboda, Lindesberg, Sweden [db_pics/pics/au123a.jpg] Cobaltite from Hakansboda, Lindesberg, Sweden [db_pics/pics/au123b.jpg] Cobaltite from Hakansboda, Lindesberg, Sweden [db_pics/pics/au123c.jpg] Cobaltite from Hakansboda, Lindesberg, Sweden [db_pics/pics/au123e.jpg]

Good sized complete single crystal of Cobaltite from the classic locality of Hakansboda, a historical mine opened in the 17th century. Given that it was found decades to over 100 years ago, this crystal is in remarkably pristine condition. It's a complete floater with good symmetry and well crystallized on all sides.

AU125 - Apophyllite with Stilbite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534)
 Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 6 cm


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Apophyllite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/au125a.jpg] Apophyllite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/au125b.jpg] Apophyllite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/au125c.jpg] Apophyllite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/au125d.jpg]

Glassy, doubly-terminated 6.5cm Apophyllite crystal atop smaller Apophyllite crystals and peach-colored Stilbite crystals. The Apophyllite has a light green color. Aesthetic example that is complete all around and undamaged and stands up nicely on a flat base. This is a really nice example.

AU134 - Chrysoberyl $ 180 (=~ AUS$ 274) SOLD
 Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 0.7 x 0.6 x 0.3 cm


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Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au134a.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au134b.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au134c.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au134d.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au134e.jpg]

Set of 3 complete sixling Chrysoberyl crystals from old finds in Brazil. Each are well crystallized all around and undamaged.

LP278 - Fluellite $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 305) SOLD
 Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 5 cm


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Fluellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp278a.jpg] Fluellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp278b.jpg] Fluellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp278c.jpg] Fluellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp278d.jpg] Fluellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp278e.jpg]

Shallow vugs loaded with Fluellite crystals and radial groups of Wavellite. This piece is loaded with Fluellite crystals! Most vugs were barren of Fluellite or only had occasional individual crystals. The vugs onthis specimen are covered in crystals. Fluellite is a rare phosphate mineral and the world's best were found at this old Gold mine in Nevada. Mined by Dan Evanich.

MK922 - Azurite $ 275 (=~ AUS$ 419)
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk922a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk922b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk922c.jpg]

Unusual Azurite crystal from the Milpillas Mine in Mexico. This is from a small lot I bought that all had a similar thin bladed habit with a distinct, vivid 'electric' blue coloration. Not your average Milpillas Azurite!

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