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AU987 - Thortveitite $ 120 SOLD
Eretveit 1 Feldspar Quarry, Eretveit, Iveland, Agder, Norway
thumbnail - 1.3 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm


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Thortveitite from Eretveit 1 Feldspar Quarry, Eretveit, Iveland, Agder, Norway [db_pics/pics/au987a.jpg] Thortveitite from Eretveit 1 Feldspar Quarry, Eretveit, Iveland, Agder, Norway [db_pics/pics/au987b.jpg] Thortveitite from Eretveit 1 Feldspar Quarry, Eretveit, Iveland, Agder, Norway [db_pics/pics/au987c.jpg] Thortveitite from Eretveit 1 Feldspar Quarry, Eretveit, Iveland, Agder, Norway [db_pics/pics/au987d.jpg]

Single translucent crystal of Thortveitite. Thortveitite is a rare Scandium-containing mineral once valued in Norway more than Gold.


FM241 - Gold in Shattuckite $ 300 SOLD
Okozondje, near Otjokavare, Kunene Prov., Namibia
thumbnail - 2 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Gold in Shattuckite from Okozondje, near Otjokavare, Kunene Prov., Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm241a.jpg] Gold in Shattuckite from Okozondje, near Otjokavare, Kunene Prov., Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm241b.jpg] Gold in Shattuckite from Okozondje, near Otjokavare, Kunene Prov., Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm241c.jpg] Gold in Shattuckite from Okozondje, near Otjokavare, Kunene Prov., Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm241d.jpg]

Gold in deep blue, dense Shattuckite. The largest area of Gold is 4mm wide.


FM242 - Gold in Shattuckite $ 180 SOLD
Okozondje, near Otjokavare, Kunene Prov., Namibia
thumbnail - 1.2 x 1.0 x 0.5 cm


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Gold in Shattuckite from Okozondje, near Otjokavare, Kunene Prov., Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm242a.jpg] Gold in Shattuckite from Okozondje, near Otjokavare, Kunene Prov., Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm242b.jpg] Gold in Shattuckite from Okozondje, near Otjokavare, Kunene Prov., Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm242c.jpg]

Gold in deep blue, dense Shattuckite.


FM243 - Sanidine $ 300 SOLD
Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1 x 0.8 cm


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Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm243a.jpg] Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm243b.jpg] Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm243c.jpg] Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm243d.jpg]

Choice, glassy transparent yellow Sanidine crystal. Very bright and lustrous with slightly rounded features. The back face is a cleavage. Ex. Marty Zinn collection.


FM244 - Calcite $ 120 SOLD
Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
miniature - 3.2 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Calcite from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm244a.jpg] Calcite from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm244b.jpg] Calcite from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm244c.jpg] Calcite from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm244d.jpg]

Fine quality, deep amber-colored Calcite crystals on matrix. Undamaged with crystals to 1.7cm.


FM246 - Poudretteite $ 1800 SOLD
Mogok, Myanmar
thumbnail - 1 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm


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Poudretteite from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/fm246a.jpg] Poudretteite from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/fm246b.jpg] Poudretteite from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/fm246c.jpg]

Doubly-terminated single crystal of the rare species Poudretteite. Poudretteite is a rare species previously only known from the Type locality of the Poudrette Quarry in Canada, where it was found only as micro-sized specimens. This crystal is translucent to transparent with a pinkish coloration.


FM247 - Poudretteite $ 750
Mogok, Myanmar
thumbnail - 0.7 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm


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Poudretteite from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/fm247a.jpg] Poudretteite from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/fm247b.jpg] Poudretteite from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/fm247c.jpg]

Well terminated single crystal of the rare species Poudretteite. Poudretteite is a rare species previously only known from the Type locality of the Poudrette Quarry in Canada, where it was found only as micro-sized specimens. This crystal is translucent to transparent with a pinkish coloration, crystallized all around.


FM248 - Tourmaline $ 280
Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan
miniature - 5 x 2.8 x 2 cm


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Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm248a.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm248b.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm248c.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm248d.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm248e.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm248f.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm248g.jpg]

Two doubly-terminated Tourmaline crystals with attached Albite and Muscovite. The Tourmaline are transparent green on one end and yellow on the other. Perfect and undamaged all around, a floater. There is even a tiny DT Tourmaline attached to the larger crystals. Fine example from this locality.


FM249 - Tourmaline $ 120 SOLD
Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan
miniature - 4.7 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm249a.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm249b.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm249c.jpg]

Well terminated Tourmaline crystal with attached Albite and Muscovite. The Tourmaline has a transparent green termination. A large 2.5cm book of silvery Muscovite adds contrast and beauty.


FM250 - Hemimorphite on Cerussite $ 80 SOLD
Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm


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Hemimorphite on Cerussite from Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm250a.jpg] Hemimorphite on Cerussite from Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm250b.jpg] Hemimorphite on Cerussite from Mfouati, Bouenza Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm250c.jpg]

Cute thumbnail sized specimen of white clusters of Hemimorphite atop crystals of smokey Cerussite.


FM251 - Cassiterite $ 120 SOLD
Elsmore Mine, New South Wales, Australia
thumbnail - 1.0 x 1 x 0.8 cm


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Cassiterite from Elsmore Mine, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm251a.jpg] Cassiterite from Elsmore Mine, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm251b.jpg] Cassiterite from Elsmore Mine, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm251c.jpg] Cassiterite from Elsmore Mine, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm251d.jpg]

Sharp, lustrous single Cassiterite crystal with interesting growth features at each corner. Complete and undamaged. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection.


FM252 - Sphalerite $ 160 SOLD
Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mtns., Arusha Region, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.8 x 1.7 cm


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Sphalerite from Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mtns., Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm252a.jpg] Sphalerite from Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mtns., Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/fm252b.jpg]

Rare specimen of Merelani Sphalerite. These turn up only occasionally at the Tanzanite mines. Specimen consists of two interown crystals that are highly translucent and a bright red when backlit.


FM253 - Beryl $ 90 SOLD
Strickland Quarry, Portland, Connecticut, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Beryl from Strickland Quarry, Portland, Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/fm253a.jpg] Beryl from Strickland Quarry, Portland, Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/fm253b.jpg] Beryl from Strickland Quarry, Portland, Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/fm253c.jpg]

Large sized single Beryl crystal from the old Strickland Quarry. Good hexagonal form and translucent along the edges. Appears to have been repaired twice and has an old collection label affixed to one side.

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