Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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SV531 - Smithsonite with Fluorite $ 300
Sheshodonnell East Mine, Carron, The Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland
cabinet - 11 x 7 x 5 cm

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Smithsonite with Fluorite from Sheshodonnell East Mine, Carron, The Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV531a.jpg]

Smithsonite with Fluorite from Sheshodonnell East Mine, Carron, The Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV531b.jpg]

Smithsonite with Fluorite from Sheshodonnell East Mine, Carron, The Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV531e.jpg]

Vuggy specimen of bright yellow cadmium Smithsonite and purple Fluorite. Botryoidal, satiny Smithsonite is present in open vugs all around the specimen. The Sheshodonnell East Mine is a small former zinc mine that was worked in about 1862-63 (per MINDAT). The miners were lookng for the sphalerite and the smithsonite was placed in the dumps, and collected about 100 years later. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.

SV540 - Chabazite ~~$ 120~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 60
Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2 cm

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Chabazite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV540a.jpg]

Chabazite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV540b.jpg]

Chabazite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV540c.jpg]

Chabazite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV540d.jpg]

Glassy, large white Chabazite rhombs over matrix. The crystals are translucent to transparent and reach 1.2cm in size. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.

SV362 - Zincolivenite (formerly Cuprian Adamite) $ 200
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm

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Zincolivenite (formerly Cuprian Adamite) from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV362a.jpg]

Zincolivenite (formerly Cuprian Adamite) from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV362b.jpg]

Zincolivenite (formerly Cuprian Adamite) from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV362c.jpg]

Zincolivenite (formerly Cuprian Adamite) from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV362d.jpg]

Isolated bright green crystals of Zincolivenite (a mineral formerly known as Cuprian Adamite) with Cerussite. The crystals reach 0.5cm in size and contrast well against the dark matrix.

SV350 - Willemite $ 500
Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 3 cm

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Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV350a.jpg]

Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV350b.jpg]

Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV350c.jpg]

Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV350d.jpg]

Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV350e.jpg]

Deep blue, botryoidal Willemite coating matrix. The Willemite is translucent and here are small blue/green Rosaite spheres in association.

SV410 - Plancheite ~~$ 250~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 125
Kamoya Central Mine, Katanga, DR Congo
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 3 cm

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Plancheite from Kamoya Central Mine, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV410a.jpg]

Plancheite from Kamoya Central Mine, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV410b.jpg]

Plancheite from Kamoya Central Mine, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV410d.jpg]

Plancheite from Kamoya Central Mine, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV410e.jpg]

Fibrous crystal clusters of sky blue Plancheite covering the entire front display face.

SV330 - Creedite $ 280
Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm

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Creedite from Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV330a.jpg]

Creedite from Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV330b.jpg]

Creedite from Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV330c.jpg]

Creedite from Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV330d.jpg]

Creedite from Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV330e.jpg]

Creedite from Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV330g.jpg]

Spherical cluster of orange Creedite crystals from Mexico with crystals sticking out in all directions. The mine is a brecciated Fluorite vein and the Creedite occurs in clay filled voids in the Breccia, allowing for specimens such as this one that are crystallized all around.

MK104 - Alexandrite $ 750
Novello Mine, Masvingo, Zimbabwe
miniature - 3.7 x 3.2 x 1.2 cm

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Alexandrite from Novello Mine, Masvingo, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/mk104a.jpg]

Alexandrite from Novello Mine, Masvingo, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/mk104b.jpg]

Alexandrite from Novello Mine, Masvingo, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/mk104c.jpg]

Alexandrite from Novello Mine, Masvingo, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/mk104d.jpg]

Rare Alexandrite crystal cluster from Zimbabwe. These are most commonly seen as individual crystals embedded in a hard black schist. This one is nothing but solid crystals!!! The crystals reach 1.3cm in size and have a green and purple color change. Good on both sides.

MK111 - Papagoite $ 250
New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 4.3 x 2 x 2 cm

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Papagoite from New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk111a.jpg]

Papagoite from New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk111b.jpg]

Papagoite from New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk111c.jpg]

Bright 'electric' blue Papagoite in seams and covering areas of a rock matrix. This has good crystals (!) in areas. From the type locality for Papagoite which was discovered in Ajo in 1960. A rare and hard to find specimen.

MK114 - Papagoite $ 200
New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm

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Papagoite from New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk114a.jpg]

Papagoite from New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk114b.jpg]

Papagoite from New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk114c.jpg]

Papagoite from New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk114d.jpg]

MK122 - Galena (spinel twinned) $ 400
Gyudyurska Mine, Ema Reka, Zlatograd, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
small cabinet - 6 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm

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Galena (spinel twinned) from Gyudyurska Mine, Ema Reka, Zlatograd, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/mk122a.jpg]

Galena (spinel twinned) from Gyudyurska Mine, Ema Reka, Zlatograd, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/mk122b.jpg]

Galena (spinel twinned) from Gyudyurska Mine, Ema Reka, Zlatograd, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/mk122c.jpg]

Galena (spinel twinned) from Gyudyurska Mine, Ema Reka, Zlatograd, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/mk122d.jpg]

Galena (spinel twinned) from Gyudyurska Mine, Ema Reka, Zlatograd, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/mk122e.jpg]

Silvery spinel-twinned crystals of Galena over Pyrite crystals. The main crystal is 3.2cm wide and displays well. Well crystallized all around and undamaged, sawcut on base. Ex. Eric Laskowski collection.

MK123 - Wulfenite $ 450
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
cabinet - 12 x 8.5 x 3 cm

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Wulfenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk123a.jpg]

Wulfenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk123b.jpg]

Wulfenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk123c.jpg]

Wulfenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk123d.jpg]

Flat matrix plate covered with yellow Wulfenite crystals. The crystals are in excellent condition and densely cover the entire front side.

MK126 - Almandine ~~$ 250~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 125
Zillertal, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria
small cabinet - 7.7 x 5.5 x 3 cm

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Almandine from Zillertal, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria [db_pics/pics/mk126a.jpg]

Almandine from Zillertal, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria [db_pics/pics/mk126b.jpg]

Almandine from Zillertal, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria [db_pics/pics/mk126c.jpg]

Classic Almandine specimen from Zillertal featuring two dark reddish-brown Almandine crystals in a schist matrix. The well-formed dodecahedral crystals reach 3.3cm in size.

MK128 - Almandine ~~$ 300~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 150
Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 4 cm

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Almandine from Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk128a.jpg]

Almandine from Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk128b.jpg]

Almandine from Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk128c.jpg]

Almandine from Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk128d.jpg]

Classic Italian Almandine specimen from Seeber valley featuring five dark reddish-brown Almandine crystals in a schist matrix. The well-formed dodecahedral crystals reach 4.7cm in size.

MK129 - Celestite $ 600
Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar
cabinet - 12.5 x 11 x 7 cm

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Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk129a.jpg]

Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk129b.jpg]

Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk129c.jpg]

Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk129d.jpg]

Gemmy blue Celestite crystals covering matrix from the well known Sakoany deposit. This is an uncommonly good example with a gemmy central crystal 5.5cm tall that is glassy and undamaged. (Note that this is an old collection piece and was a little dusty at the time of photographing, and will be even better in person after rinsing).

MK135 - Olmiite $ 1250
N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
miniature - 3.7 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm

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Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk135a.jpg]

Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk135b.jpg]

Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk135c.jpg]

Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/mk135d.jpg]

Two peach colored Olmiite crystals on matrix covered by drusy Calcite crystals. The crystals are translucent with high luster and display well from either side.

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