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FM560 - Amethyst on Andradite $ 300 SOLD
 Stanley Butte, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Amethyst on Andradite from Stanley Butte, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/fm560a.jpg] Amethyst on Andradite from Stanley Butte, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/fm560b.jpg] Amethyst on Andradite from Stanley Butte, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/fm560c.jpg]

Uncommon specimen of purple Amethyst crystals on green Andradite crystals. The Amethyst crystals reach 1.7cm and include 4 doubly-terminated crystals.

FM561 - Topaz on Quartz $ 1500
 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.3 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Topaz on Quartz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm561a.jpg] Topaz on Quartz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm561b.jpg] Topaz on Quartz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm561c.jpg] Topaz on Quartz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm561d.jpg]

Terminated Imperial Topaz crystal attached to a terminated Quartz crystal. A rare and aesthetic combination. The Topaz has a pinkish orange color and is terminated and undamaged. The Quartz crystal is complete.

FM562 - Euclase $ 750 SOLD
 Boyaca Dept., Colombia
thumbnail - 1.6 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm


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Euclase from Boyaca Dept., Colombia [db_pics/pics/fm562a.jpg] Euclase from Boyaca Dept., Colombia [db_pics/pics/fm562b.jpg] Euclase from Boyaca Dept., Colombia [db_pics/pics/fm562c.jpg]

Complete glassy blue Euclase crystal from Colombia. Well terminated complete crystal with exceptionally high glassy luster.

FM563 - Cubanite with Calcite $ 500 SOLD
 Henderson No. 2 Mine, Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Cubanite with Calcite from Henderson No. 2 Mine, Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/fm563a.jpg] Cubanite with Calcite from Henderson No. 2 Mine, Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/fm563b.jpg] Cubanite with Calcite from Henderson No. 2 Mine, Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/fm563c.jpg] Cubanite with Calcite from Henderson No. 2 Mine, Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/fm563d.jpg]

Rare matrix Cubanite specimen featuring two Cubanite crystals and Calcite crystals on a sulfide matrix. The largest Cubanite is 7mm wide and shows twinning striations.

FM564 - Witherite $ 80 SOLD
 Kremikovtzi Mine, NE of Sofia, Bulgaria
miniature - 3.5 x 2.2 x 2 cm


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Witherite from Kremikovtzi Mine, NE of Sofia, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/fm564a.jpg] Witherite from Kremikovtzi Mine, NE of Sofia, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/fm564b.jpg] Witherite from Kremikovtzi Mine, NE of Sofia, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/fm564c.jpg]

A 2.2cm cluster of lustrous yellow/orange Witherite on matrix. Mined 1999-2001. Ex. Chris Stefano collection.

FM565 - Black Topaz $ 80 SOLD
 SK Star Claim, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah, USA
thumbnail - 2.6 x 0.6 x 0.3 cm


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Black Topaz from SK Star Claim, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/fm565a.jpg] Black Topaz from SK Star Claim, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/fm565b.jpg] Black Topaz from SK Star Claim, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/fm565c.jpg]

Single black Topaz crystal from Utah. Well terminated, complete and undamaged. Ex. Chris Stefano collection.

FM566 - Rhodochrosite $ 250 SOLD
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
thumbnail - 2.0 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm


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Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm566a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm566b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm566c.jpg]

Crystals of pink Rhodochrosite in somewhat botryoidal form on matrix.

FM567 - Euclase $ 250 SOLD
 Boyaca Dept., Colombia
thumbnail - 1.0 x 0.7 x 0.4 cm


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Euclase from Boyaca Dept., Colombia [db_pics/pics/fm567a.jpg] Euclase from Boyaca Dept., Colombia [db_pics/pics/fm567b.jpg] Euclase from Boyaca Dept., Colombia [db_pics/pics/fm567c.jpg] Euclase from Boyaca Dept., Colombia [db_pics/pics/fm567d.jpg]

Well terminated glassy blue Euclase crystal from Colombia.

FM569 - Rhodochrosite $ 350 SOLD
 Wutong Mine, Liubao, Guangxi, China
miniature - 4.7 x 3 x 1.7 cm


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Rhodochrosite from Wutong Mine, Liubao, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm569a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Wutong Mine, Liubao, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm569b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Wutong Mine, Liubao, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm569c.jpg]

Complete single Rhodochrosite crystal from the Wutong Mine. Translucent and well crystallized all around.

FM570 - Emerald $ 300 SOLD
 Muzo Mine, Boyaca, Colombia
thumbnail - 1.2 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm


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Emerald from Muzo Mine, Boyaca, Colombia [db_pics/pics/fm570a.jpg] Emerald from Muzo Mine, Boyaca, Colombia [db_pics/pics/fm570b.jpg] Emerald from Muzo Mine, Boyaca, Colombia [db_pics/pics/fm570c.jpg]

Transparent, glassy single Emerald crystal from the Muzo Mine. Great luster and complete all around, with slight chipping on the termination edge.

FM572 - Creedite $ 500
 El Potosi Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
miniature - 4.3 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Creedite from El Potosi Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm572a.jpg] Creedite from El Potosi Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm572b.jpg] Creedite from El Potosi Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm572c.jpg]

Transparent purple Creedite crystals on matrix. The crystals form fan-shaped clusters with individual crystals to 1.5cm.

FM573 - Rutile in Pyrophyllite $ 375 SOLD
 Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Rutile in Pyrophyllite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm573a.jpg] Rutile in Pyrophyllite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm573b.jpg] Rutile in Pyrophyllite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm573c.jpg] Rutile in Pyrophyllite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm573d.jpg]

Sharp, highly lustrous 1.5cm Rutile crystal in Pyrophyllite matrix. Complete single crystal with great form and luster. Comes with a few old labels that indicate it was mined in September 1967 by an F. Devito.

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