Selected Specimens

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LV351 - Tennantite on Quartz $ 350
 Conception del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico
cabinet - 10 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm


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Tennantite on Quartz from Conception del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV351a.jpg] Tennantite on Quartz from Conception del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV351b.jpg]

Old Mexican classic of lustrous metallic Tennantite crystals on Quartz crystals from Zacatecas, Mexico. Well crystallized on both sides with more isolated crystals on the front.

LV138 - Getchellite with Orpiment $ 80
 Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Getchellite with Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LV138a.jpg] Getchellite with Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LV138b.jpg] Getchellite with Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LV138c.jpg] Getchellite with Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LV138d.jpg]

Bright red, platy Getchellite crystals in yellow Orpiment from the Getchell Mine in Nevada. Getchellite is a rare arsenic and antimony sulfide mineral and the Getchell Mine is the Type locality for the species.

LV359 - Sylvanite with Tellurium $ 200
 Emperor Mine, Tavua Gold Field, Viti Levu, Fiji
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1 cm


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Sylvanite with Tellurium from Emperor Mine, Tavua Gold Field, Viti Levu, Fiji [db_pics/pics/LV359a.jpg] Sylvanite with Tellurium from Emperor Mine, Tavua Gold Field, Viti Levu, Fiji [db_pics/pics/LV359b.jpg] Sylvanite with Tellurium from Emperor Mine, Tavua Gold Field, Viti Levu, Fiji [db_pics/pics/LV359c.jpg]

Specimen with both Sylvanite and Tellurium from Fiji. This gold mine has geology that is similar to that of Cripple Creek has produced exceptional specimens of various gold tellurides over the years.

MK451 - Tourmaline with Lepidolite $ 275
 Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk451a.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk451b.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk451c.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk451d.jpg]

Tourmaline and Lepidolite crystals on Feldspar from Stak Nala. The Tourmaline crystals reach 3.3cm in length, are well terminated, and grade from dark green at the base up to medium green with thin colorless zones at the terminations.

LV356 - Carrollite $ 240
 Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3 cm


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Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/LV356a.jpg] Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/LV356b.jpg] Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/LV356c.jpg] Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/LV356d.jpg]

Bright mirror lustrous Carrollite crystals in a vug in white Calcite. The crystals reach 1cm in size and are undamaged with top luster.

MK452 - Andradite $ 500
 Gray Throne Prospect, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 8.5 x 6 x 4 cm


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Andradite from Gray Throne Prospect, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk452a.jpg] Andradite from Gray Throne Prospect, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk452b.jpg] Andradite from Gray Throne Prospect, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk452c.jpg]

Highly lustrous large crystals of Andradite from the lesser known Arizona locality located relatively close to the more well known Stanley Butte locality. The specimen is solid Andradite with greenish golden crystals to 2cm in size on the front face. Fine quality rare specimen that is excellent for the locality.

LV389 - Vanadinite on Calcite $ 400 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 200
 Apex mine, San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico
cabinet - 9.5 x 9 x 6.5 cm


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Vanadinite on Calcite from Apex mine, San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV389a.jpg] Vanadinite on Calcite from Apex mine, San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV389b.jpg] Vanadinite on Calcite from Apex mine, San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV389c.jpg] Vanadinite on Calcite from Apex mine, San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV389d.jpg]

Thick layer of intergrown Calcite crystals with Vanadinite from the Apex Mine. The Vanadinite form barrel-spahed hexagonal crystals to 1.3cm in size and occur on and within the Calcite. This is a large, quality example for the locality with good-sized Vanadinite.

MK459 - Anglesite $ 750
 Touissit, Oujda-Angag Prov., Morocco
small cabinet - 5.7 x 4 x 1.3 cm


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Anglesite from Touissit, Oujda-Angag Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk459a.jpg] Anglesite from Touissit, Oujda-Angag Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk459b.jpg] Anglesite from Touissit, Oujda-Angag Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk459c.jpg] Anglesite from Touissit, Oujda-Angag Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk459d.jpg]

Large single Anglesite from Touissit, Morocco. Translucent with transparent areas and a light yellow coloration. Well crystallized on both sides with one edge chip otherwise remarkably perfect all around. Both sides shown.

MK461 - Smithsonite $ 280
 Kelly Mine, Magdelena, New Mexico, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 4 x 3 cm


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Smithsonite from Kelly Mine, Magdelena, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/mk461a.jpg] Smithsonite from Kelly Mine, Magdelena, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/mk461b.jpg] Smithsonite from Kelly Mine, Magdelena, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/mk461c.jpg]

Satiny, translucent Smithsonite from the Kelly Mine. Bright sky blue coloration. Sawcut on back and bottom, ex. James Ahl collection.

MK462 - Cuprian Smithsonite $ 3000
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462b.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462c.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462d.jpg]

Gorgeous lime green crystals of Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb. The top face is completely covered by translucent, lustrous crystals. The bottom is vuggy with additional good Smithsonite crystals. Ex. Andrew Neely collection.

MK469 - Tellurium $ 200
 Lone Pine Mine, Catron Co., New Mexico, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm


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Tellurium from Lone Pine Mine, Catron Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/mk469a.jpg] Tellurium from Lone Pine Mine, Catron Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/mk469b.jpg] Tellurium from Lone Pine Mine, Catron Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/mk469c.jpg]

Rich specimen of metallic grey native Tellurium in matrix. The Tellurium is present all throughout the specimen.

MK485 - Calaverite $ 950
 Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 6.5 x 3 x 2 cm


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Calaverite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk485a.jpg] Calaverite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk485b.jpg] Calaverite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk485c.jpg] Calaverite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk485d.jpg]

Rich specimen of Calaverite, a rare Gold telluride mineral, from Cripple Creek. Veins of solid Calaverite run all throughout the Quartz matrix with crystalized surfaces in areas. Lots of Calaverite in this one! Ex. Jerry Music collection.

MK487 - Azurite $ 1500
 Watercourse Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.4 x 2.3 cm


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Azurite from Watercourse Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk487a.jpg] Azurite from Watercourse Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk487b.jpg] Azurite from Watercourse Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk487c.jpg]

Floater cluster of intergrown Azurite crystals from the now closed Milpillas Mine. Bright, vibrant blue crystals all around without matrix, typical style for the Watercourse Pocket. Undamaged.

MK491 - Cinnabar $ 500
 Yanwuping Mines, Guizhou, China
cabinet - 10.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm


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Cinnabar from Yanwuping Mines, Guizhou, China [db_pics/pics/mk491a.jpg] Cinnabar from Yanwuping Mines, Guizhou, China [db_pics/pics/mk491b.jpg] Cinnabar from Yanwuping Mines, Guizhou, China [db_pics/pics/mk491c.jpg] Cinnabar from Yanwuping Mines, Guizhou, China [db_pics/pics/mk491d.jpg]

Classic Cinnabar penetration twin on drusy Quartz with Dolomite. The Cinnabar crystal is perfect and translucent red when backlit.

MK493 - Cassiterite $ 250
 Viloco Mine, La Paz, Bolivia
miniature - 4.8 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk493a.jpg] Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk493b.jpg]

Large, lustrous black crystals of Cassiterite. Main crystal is 3cm in size!
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