Randy Parnagian Collection


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FM376 - Copper $ 1500
 Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 7 x 4.5 cm


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Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376a.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376b.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376c.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376d.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376e.jpg]

Sculptural specimen of Copper crystals from the Quincy Mine. The specimen consists of two distinct crystal groups - one flat lying with and another rising straight up out from the side of the first. Excellent patina and crystal form and a very unique looking piece. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM377 - Azurite $ 1200
 Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China
small cabinet - 5.2 x 4.7 x 4.7 cm


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Azurite from Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm377a.jpg] Azurite from Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm377b.jpg] Azurite from Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm377c.jpg] Azurite from Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm377e.jpg]

Spherical cluster of deep blue Azurite crystals. Well crystallized all around and in excellent condition. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM378 - Spessartine $ 600
 Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 7.5 x 7.0 x 6 cm


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Spessartine from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm378a.jpg] Spessartine from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm378b.jpg] Spessartine from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm378e.jpg] Spessartine from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm378f.jpg]

Cluster of glassy deep wine-red Spessartine crystals with small crystals of attached white feldspar. Indivicual crystals reach 2cm in size. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM379 - Grossular $ 3000
 Mana Mine, Bajaur Agency, Pakistan
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 5 cm


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Grossular from Mana Mine, Bajaur Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm379a.jpg] Grossular from Mana Mine, Bajaur Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm379b.jpg] Grossular from Mana Mine, Bajaur Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm379c.jpg]

Large orange Grossular crystals from the Mana Mine in Pakistan. The crystals are translucent with a pleasing orange color and reach 3cm in size. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection and comes with an old Kristalle label.

FM381 - Smithsonite $ 1500
 Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico
cabinet - 10.5 x 9 x 3.5 cm


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Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm381a.jpg] Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm381b.jpg] Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm381c.jpg]

Large pink Smithsonite specimen from Mexico. A larger than average sized specimen with rolling surface features and satiny luster. The color ranges from pink to slightly lavender. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM382 - Rhodochrosite $ 1000
 Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Rhodochrosite from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm382a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm382b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm382c.jpg]

A 2.5cm crystal of Rhodochrosite on matrix from the Sunnyside Mine. Some from this mine can be more opaque and pink - this one is translucent and red. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM383 - Cuprian Adamite $ 750
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
cabinet - 10 x 7 x 4 cm


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Cuprian Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm383a.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm383c.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm383d.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm383e.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm383f.jpg]

Bright green Cuprian Adamite crystals on Limonite. The crystals grew in an open vug and have lustrous, glassy faces. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM384 - Amethyst $ 350 SOLD
 Amatitlan, Guerrero, Mexico
small cabinet - 7 x 3.3 x 2.5 cm


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Amethyst from Amatitlan, Guerrero, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm384a.jpg] Amethyst from Amatitlan, Guerrero, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm384b.jpg] Amethyst from Amatitlan, Guerrero, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm384c.jpg] Amethyst from Amatitlan, Guerrero, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm384e.jpg]

Cluster of transparent Amethyst crystals. Undamaged with phantoms near the terminations. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM385 - Scheelite $ 300 SOLD
 Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm385a.jpg] Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm385b.jpg] Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm385c.jpg]

A 4.2cm orange Scheelite crystal on a matrix of Muscovite crystals. The Scheelite is translucent with transparency at the termination and has a strong orange color. Comes with a custom Lucite display base. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM386 - Olmiite $ 550
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
small cabinet - 7.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm


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Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm386a.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm386b.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm386d.jpg]

Six peach colored Olmiite crystals on a matrix covered by drusy Calcite crystals. The crystals are translucent with high luster. The largest crystal is 1.8cm and well positioned for maximum display. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM391 - Spessartine with Quartz $ 500
 Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China
cabinet - 13 x 6 x 6 cm


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Spessartine with Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm391a.jpg] Spessartine with Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm391b.jpg] Spessartine with Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm391c.jpg] Spessartine with Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm391f.jpg]

Sparkling orange Spessartine crystals coating Feldspar crystals with larger Smokey Quartz crystals rising up. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM395 - Arsendescloizite $ 2000
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
cabinet - 11.5 x 10.5 x 5.0 cm


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Arsendescloizite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm395a.jpg] Arsendescloizite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm395c.jpg] Arsendescloizite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm395d.jpg] Arsendescloizite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm395f.jpg]

Large specimen of green Arsendescloizite on matrix. A rarity from older finds, the Oujela is considered the top locale for the species. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM388 - Rhodochrosite $ 500
 Cavnic, Maramures, Romania
small cabinet - 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm


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Rhodochrosite from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/fm388a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/fm388b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/fm388c.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/fm388e.jpg]

Mound-like formations of bladed Rhodochrosite crystals. Except for a small area of Quartz crystals, this is solid Rhodochrosite. Fine undamaged crystals all around. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM458 - Topaz $ 1800 SOLD
 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 6.4 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm


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Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm458a.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm458b.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm458c.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm458d.jpg] Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm458e.jpg]

Single well terminated Imperial Topaz crystal form Ouro Preto. The Topaz has a peachy body color but what makes this special is the red termination. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand. Ex. Randy Parnagian collections.

FM459 - Tourmaline $ 2500
 Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 5.1 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm


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Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm459a.jpg] Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm459b.jpg] Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm459c.jpg] Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm459d.jpg]

Well terminated, single Tourmaline crystal with top pink coloration with a narrow green termination. Beautiful color and better than average transparency. Complete all around with some irregular growth on the lower backside. Weighs 33.3 grams. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

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