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MK154 - Hematite with Quartz $ 1200
 Val Tavetsch, Canton Graubunden, Switzerland
miniature - 5 x 3.8 x 3 cm


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Hematite with Quartz from Val Tavetsch, Canton Graubunden, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/MK154a.jpg] Hematite with Quartz from Val Tavetsch, Canton Graubunden, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/MK154b.jpg] Hematite with Quartz from Val Tavetsch, Canton Graubunden, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/MK154c.jpg] Hematite with Quartz from Val Tavetsch, Canton Graubunden, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/MK154d.jpg] Hematite with Quartz from Val Tavetsch, Canton Graubunden, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/MK154e.jpg]

A 3.1cm wide mirror-lustrous Hematite crystal attached to a transparent Quartz crystal. The Hematite has a few small red Rutile crystals attached. The specimen is pristine and undamaged and comes with a few old labels.

MK155 - Sphalerite on Fluorite $ 850 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 425
 Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
small cabinet - 6.2 x 5 x 4.5 cm


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Sphalerite on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/MK155a.jpg] Sphalerite on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/MK155b.jpg] Sphalerite on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/MK155c.jpg] Sphalerite on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/MK155d.jpg] Sphalerite on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/MK155e.jpg] Sphalerite on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/MK155f.jpg]

Purple and yellow Fluorite crystal with attached red Sphalerite crystals from the famous Fluorite region in Hardin Co., Illinois. The Fluorite is rectangular and complete all round with cubic purple Fluorite over a yellow core. Translucent with color zoning.

MK160 - Topaz $ 350
 Karengerenge village, Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia
miniature - 3.5 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm


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Topaz from Karengerenge village, Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/MK160a.jpg] Topaz from Karengerenge village, Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/MK160b.jpg]

Glassy, gemmy single crystal of 'Imperial" Topaz from Zambia. Complete all around and undamaged.

MK163 - Topaz $ 150
 Karengerenge village, Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.2 x 1 cm


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Topaz from Karengerenge village, Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/MK163a.jpg] Topaz from Karengerenge village, Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/MK163b.jpg] Topaz from Karengerenge village, Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia [db_pics/pics/MK163c.jpg]

Glassy, gemmy single crystal of 'Imperial" Topaz from Zambia. Complete all around and undamaged except for one tiny edge nick.

MK165 - Apatite $ 300
 Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada
small cabinet - 5.3 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm


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Apatite from Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada [db_pics/pics/MK165a.jpg] Apatite from Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada [db_pics/pics/MK165b.jpg] Apatite from Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada [db_pics/pics/MK165c.jpg]

Purple Apatite crystals to 7mm on matrix with Siderite from the famous Yukon phosphate finds in the Rapid Creek area of Canada. This area is best known for it's superb blue Lazulites, but many other unusual and interesting minerals are found there too, including Apatite. Though white Apatite crystals are not uncommon (often associated with Lazulite), purple Apatite is rarely seen.

MK167 - Silver $ 450
 Zacatecas, Mexico
small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 5.5 cm


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Silver from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/MK167a.jpg] Silver from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/MK167b.jpg] Silver from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/MK167c.jpg] Silver from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/MK167d.jpg] Silver from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/MK167e.jpg]

Calcite and Quartz crystal lined vug with multiple areas of Silver. The Silver occurs as thick, striated ropey wires, thin curling wires, and hackly masses.

MK173 - Sapphire $ 2000
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/MK173a.jpg] Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/MK173b.jpg] Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/MK173c.jpg] Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/MK173d.jpg] Sapphire from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk173e.jpg]

Pair of large pink Sapphire crystals from Tanzania. Two hexagonal prisms that have grown side by side, the largest 6cm and doubly-terminated. Displays well from the front but backside is more rough (as shown). Glows bright red under UV light. Impressive large Sapphires!

MK176 - Austinite $ 1250
 Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
cabinet - 9.5 x 6.5 x 5 cm


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Austinite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk176a.jpg] Austinite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk176b.jpg] Austinite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk176c.jpg] Austinite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk176d.jpg]

Thick botryoidal masses of translucent yellow Austinite over a Limonite matrix. Usually found as thin crusts with crystalline surfaces or small 'gumdrop' formations, this specimen is both unusual and exceptional, easily the best I've ever owned.

MK179 - Amethyst $ 350
 Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico
cabinet - 10 x 9 x 2.5 cm


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Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk179a.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk179b.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk179c.jpg]

Three large, doubly-terminated Amethyst crystals. The crystals are glassy and gemmy with the largest crystal crossing across the top and 9.2cm wide. All the large crystals are complete all around and undamaged. There is a tiny crystal growing off the largest crystal that has an indentation from another crystal, but even this one is perfect with a thin, small undamaged termination.

MK180 - Olivenite $ 250
 992 Level, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.7 x 0.3 cm


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Olivenite from 992 Level, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk180a.jpg] Olivenite from 992 Level, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk180b.jpg] Olivenite from 992 Level, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk180c.jpg] Olivenite from 992 Level, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk180d.jpg]

Cluster of well terminated Olivenite crystals from the Milpillas Mine. Like many other minerals found at this mine, these rank among the world's best for species. Slender flattened prisms with glossy luster. Complete all around and undamaged.

MK183 - Cerussite (R) $ 350
 Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 4 x 1.8 x 1.3 cm


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Cerussite (R) from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk183a.jpg] Cerussite (R) from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk183b.jpg] Cerussite (R) from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk183c.jpg]

Thick, transparent colorless Cerussite crystals, shocking in size and quality for the locality. This is from a recent find and look more like something you would see from Tsumeb than any I've ever seen from the Ojuela Mine. The specimen is composed of a large single crystal with a smaller V-twin attached. Unfortunately while photographing, the small V-twin detached from the main crystal and I had to therefore reattach it (the smaller crystal fits perfectly into an angular groove on the larger crystal like a puzzle piece).

MK185 - Cerussite $ 350 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 175
 Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
thumbnail - 3 x 2.9 x 1.8 cm


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Cerussite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk185a.jpg] Cerussite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk185b.jpg] Cerussite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk185c.jpg] Cerussite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk185.mp4]

Thick, transparent colorless V-twin Cerussite crystal, shocking in size and quality for the locality. This is from a recent find and look more like something you would see from Tsumeb than any I've ever seen from the Ojuela Mine. The specimen is composed of a well terminated single V-twin crystal, complete all around and undamaged with the point of contact at the base of the 'V'.

MK186 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 350
 Lupita Mine, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico
cabinet - 10 x 6 x 4 cm


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Fluorite on Quartz from Lupita Mine, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk186a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Lupita Mine, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk186b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Lupita Mine, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk186c.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Lupita Mine, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk186d.jpg]

Purple Fluorite crystals on a white Quartz matrix. The Fluorite are transparent to translucent octahedrons modified with numerous stepped cube faces.

MK187 - Brochantite $ 600
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
thumbnail - 1.9 x 1 x 0.8 cm


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Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk187a.jpg] Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk187b.jpg] Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk187c.jpg] Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk187d.jpg]

Stout single Brochantite crystal from the Milpillas Mine. The crystal is complete all around with just some minor edge chipping and pieces of attached matrix. A superb thumbnail for the species that was formerly in the personal collection of a Mexican mineral dealer.

MK188 - Boleite $ 300
 Manto 3, Curuglu Mine, Boleo District, Santa Rosalia, Baja, Mexico
thumbnail - 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm


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Boleite from Manto 3, Curuglu Mine, Boleo District, Santa Rosalia, Baja, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk188a.jpg] Boleite from Manto 3, Curuglu Mine, Boleo District, Santa Rosalia, Baja, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk188b.jpg] Boleite from Manto 3, Curuglu Mine, Boleo District, Santa Rosalia, Baja, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk188c.jpg]

Single cube of deep blue Boleite. Boleite is a rare lead-silver-copper halide mineral that is at it's best from this locality. This a good sized complete cube, with an indentation from another former cube on one face and two tiny attached crystals.
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85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144
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