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FM332 - Calcite $ 400
 Egremont, Cumberland, England
small cabinet - 8.3 x 3 x 2.2 cm


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Calcite from Egremont, Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/fm332a.jpg] Calcite from Egremont, Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/fm332b.jpg] Calcite from Egremont, Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/fm332c.jpg] Calcite from Egremont, Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/fm332d.jpg] Calcite from Egremont, Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/fm332f.jpg]

Transparent twinned Calcite crystal from England with an unusual canoe-shaped form. Well crystallized all around and in near pristine condition. Ex. Tim Sherburn, Bill and Carol Smith collections, acquired from the Carnegie Museum in 1954.

FM198 - Dioptase $ 150
 Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm198a.jpg] Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm198b.jpg] Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm198d.jpg]

Drusy Dioptase across the front of a rock matrix. This specimen has BRIGHT, sparkly Dioptase, very nice and colorful. Recently mined.

FM430 - Schorl with Quartz $ 2000
 Erongo Mtns., Namibia
cabinet - 9.5 x 9.0 x 5 cm


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Schorl with Quartz from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm430a.jpg] Schorl with Quartz from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm430b.jpg] Schorl with Quartz from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm430c.jpg] Schorl with Quartz from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm430d.jpg]

Sculptural cluster of shiny black Schorl crystals with accenting transparent Smokey Quartz crystals. A highly aesthetic example, the Schorl have excellent bright luster. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand.

FM431 - Azurite with Plancheite $ 1200
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
cabinet - 9.5 x 6 x 5 cm


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Azurite with Plancheite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm431a.jpg] Azurite with Plancheite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm431b.jpg] Azurite with Plancheite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm431c.jpg] Azurite with Plancheite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm431d.jpg]

Large single Azurite 'Rose' with attached Plancheite. This is the best specimen from a small lot of these unusual Azurites. The Azurite has a distinct blue color and platy crystal habit, much different than typical Milpillas Azurites. Areas of light blue Plancheite are present all around.

FM347 - Chambersite $ 150
 Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA
thumbnail - 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm


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Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm347a.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm347b.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm347d.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm347e.jpg]

Ten crystals of Chambersite. All are complete or mostly complete tetrahedrons, some with modified terminations. Largest is 4mm on edge. The crystals are translucent purple in color. A rarity that are also quite beautiful with an amethyst-like color. Collected by Fred Pough in 1970. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

FM348 - Chambersite $ 150
 Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA
thumbnail - 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm


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Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm348a.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm348b.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm348d.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm348e.jpg]

Ten crystals of Chambersite. All are complete or mostly complete tetrahedrons, some with modified terminations. Largest is 4mm on edge. The crystals are translucent purple in color. A rarity that are also quite beautiful with an amethyst-like color. Collected by Fred Pough in 1970. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

FM349 - Chambersite $ 150
 Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA
thumbnail - 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm


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Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm349a.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm349c.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm349d.jpg] Chambersite from Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm349e.jpg]

Ten crystals of Chambersite. All are complete or mostly complete tetrahedrons, some with modified terminations. Largest is 4mm on edge. The crystals are translucent purple in color. A rarity that are also quite beautiful with an amethyst-like color. Collected by Fred Pough in 1970. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

FM432 - Despujolsite $ 300 SOLD
 N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Northern Cape, South Africa
thumbnail - 0.6 x 0.5 x 0.15 cm


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Despujolsite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Northern Cape, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm432a.jpg] Despujolsite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Northern Cape, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm432b.jpg] Despujolsite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Northern Cape, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm432c.jpg] Despujolsite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Northern Cape, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm432d.jpg]

Transparent, neon green single crystal of Despujolsite. Undamaged with smooth flat faces and edges, with slight serrations on the long edge.

FM214 - Cerussite on Mimetite $ 160
 Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
miniature - 3.5 x 3.0 x 1.5 cm


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Cerussite on Mimetite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm214a.jpg] Cerussite on Mimetite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm214b.jpg] Cerussite on Mimetite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm214c.jpg] Cerussite on Mimetite from Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm214d.jpg]

Glassy crystals of Cerussite grown atop a thin layer of Mimetite. Transparent with slight smokey color with no damage except for one small chip along the lower right edge. Beautiful specimen.

MK962 - Fluorite $ 180
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 5.0 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk962a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk962b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk962c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk962d.jpg]

Glassy, ransparent stepped cubic Fluorite crystals from the Yaogangxian Mine. The Fluorite is a light blue with purple phantoms. Green Chlorite and yellow Muscovite grew over parts of an earlier generation of the Fluorite and were overgrown by later generations.

FM433 - Andradite $ 60
 unknown
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm


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Andradite from unknown [db_pics/pics/fm433a.jpg] Andradite from unknown [db_pics/pics/fm433b.jpg] Andradite from unknown [db_pics/pics/fm433c.jpg] Andradite from unknown [db_pics/pics/fm433d.jpg]

Cluster of large, translucnet green Andradite crystals that came to me in a collection without any provided locality information. The garnets reach 2.5cm in diameter.

FM334 - Dioptase $ 350
 Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo
miniature - 3.2 x 3.2 x 2 cm


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Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm334a.jpg] Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm334b.jpg] Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm334c.jpg] Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm334d.jpg]

A small Dioptase specimen with a lot of character. It's a complete floater composed of nothing but Dioptase crystals in a somewhat ring-formation with an opening in the center.

FM212 - Dioptase on Quartz $ 180
 Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo
miniature - 4 x 3.0 x 2 cm


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Dioptase on Quartz from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm212a.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm212b.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm212c.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm212d.jpg]

Tall, flat formation of Quartz crystals with attached Dioptase. The Quartz formation is translucent and covered on both sides by drusy crystals. The Dioptase reach large size with crystals to 2cm.

FM434 - Calcite with Stilbite $ 3500
 Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India
cabinet - 10 x 7 x 5 cm


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Calcite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/fm434a.jpg] Calcite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/fm434b.jpg] Calcite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/fm434c.jpg] Calcite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/fm434d.jpg]

Highly aesthetic specimen of transparent Calcite crystals well centered on a drusy Quartz coated matrix. Peach colored Stilbite crystals and Quartz stalactites add to the appeal. Comes with a custom lucite base.

FM207 - Dioptase on Chrysocolla $ 120
 Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo
small cabinet - 7.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm


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Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm207a.jpg] Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm207b.jpg] Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm207c.jpg] Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm207f.jpg]

Bright sparkling Dioptase crystals on matrix. The Dioptase are made even more beautiful by the layer of blue Chrysocolla coating the matrix.

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