Selected Specimens

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MK879 - Fluorite with Calcite $ 500
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.7 x 2.7 cm


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Fluorite with Calcite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk879a.jpg] Fluorite with Calcite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk879b.jpg] Fluorite with Calcite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk879c.jpg]

Cluster of intergrown, transparent purple/blue cubic Fluorite crystals with attached Calcite from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent with a light blue color and purple inner cores. In excellent condition with slight chipping on one edge. A cluster of stacked white, disc-shaped Calcite crystals adds additional beauty to this stunning piece.

MK696 - Fluorite on Quartz epimorph $ 300 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 150
 Tombstone Mining District, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 5.8 x 5 x 3 cm


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Fluorite on Quartz epimorph from Tombstone Mining District, Cochise County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk696a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz epimorph from Tombstone Mining District, Cochise County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk696b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz epimorph from Tombstone Mining District, Cochise County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk696c.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz epimorph from Tombstone Mining District, Cochise County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk696d.jpg]

A really interesting specimen comprised of a white Quartz epimorph after Calcite crystals that has later been partially coated by octahedral purple Fluorite crystals. The Fluorite crystals have grown on both the outside and the inside of the epimorphs.

MK932 - Cuprite $ 500
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk932a.jpg] Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk932b.jpg] Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk932c.jpg]

Large 1.5cm single Cuprite crystal on matrix from Tsumeb. The Cuprite crystal is pristine and sits atop white Dolomite with areas of green Duftite adding color contrast. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

MK935 - Gold $ 1500
 Olinghouse Mine, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 1.5 cm


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Gold from Olinghouse Mine, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk935a.jpg] Gold from Olinghouse Mine, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk935b.jpg] Gold from Olinghouse Mine, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk935c.jpg] Gold from Olinghouse Mine, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk935d.jpg] Gold from Olinghouse Mine, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk935e.jpg]

Aesthetic and classic 'nests' of Gold from 1990s finds at the Olinghouse mine in Nevada. The Gold occurs as bright, shiny crystal groups in Calcite in multiple vugs across the specimen. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Trinity Minerals label.

MK937 - Apophyllite with Stilbite $ 1500
 #2 Quarry, Pashan, Pune District, India
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Apophyllite with Stilbite from #2 Quarry, Pashan, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk937a.jpg] Apophyllite with Stilbite from #2 Quarry, Pashan, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk937b.jpg] Apophyllite with Stilbite from #2 Quarry, Pashan, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk937c.jpg] Apophyllite with Stilbite from #2 Quarry, Pashan, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk937d.jpg] Apophyllite with Stilbite from #2 Quarry, Pashan, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk937e.jpg]

Highly aesthetic, transparent green Apophyllite crystals associated with white Stilbite blades. The main crystal and an attached, opposing crystal are 6cm tip to tip, with a doubly-terminated Apophyllite attached behind the larger crystal. This specimen presents beautifully for display. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Andy Seibel label showing a price of $3,250.

MK939 - Wulfenite with Descloisite $ 1500
 Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
cabinet - 11 x 6.3 x 3 cm


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Wulfenite with Descloisite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk939a.jpg] Wulfenite with Descloisite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk939b.jpg] Wulfenite with Descloisite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk939c.jpg] Wulfenite with Descloisite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk939d.jpg] Wulfenite with Descloisite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk939e.jpg]

Gorgeous Los Lamentos Wulfenite specimen with very bright, lustrous crystals and aesthetic form. The Wulfenite crystals reach 1.6cm in size, have wonderful surface growth features, with some partially covered by brown Descloisite crystals. A couple broken crystals do not detract from the overall excellent quality and looks of this highly showy example. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

MK942 - Calaverite with Fluorite $ 1500
 Cresson Mine, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA
cabinet - 10 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm


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Calaverite with Fluorite from Cresson Mine, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk942a.jpg] Calaverite with Fluorite from Cresson Mine, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk942b.jpg] Calaverite with Fluorite from Cresson Mine, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk942c.jpg] Calaverite with Fluorite from Cresson Mine, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk942d.jpg]

Colorful and rare specimen of Calaverite with purple Fluorite from Cripple Creek. Calaverite is a rare Gold Telluride mineral with the chemical formula AuTe2 and was first discovered in Calaveras County, California in 1861. Some of the most attractive specimens are those with Calaverite combined with bright purple Fluorite, such as this one. The Calaverite crystals reach 4mm in size and occur across the front face, bottom, and back of specimen. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

MK943 - Boracite $ 800
 Boulby Potash Mine, Loftus, Cleveland, England
miniature - 4.3 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Boracite from Boulby Potash Mine, Loftus, Cleveland, England [db_pics/pics/mk943a.jpg] Boracite from Boulby Potash Mine, Loftus, Cleveland, England [db_pics/pics/mk943b.jpg] Boracite from Boulby Potash Mine, Loftus, Cleveland, England [db_pics/pics/mk943c.jpg]

Bright, sparkling crystals of blue Boracite on the front and back of specimen. Colorful and rich example loaded with crystals. Ex. Len Pisciotta, Lindsey Greenbank, Scott Williams collections, with all 3 labels.

LP100 - Cerussite, Malachite $ 300
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Cerussite, Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp100a.jpg] Cerussite, Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp100b.jpg] Cerussite, Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp100c.jpg] Cerussite, Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp100d.jpg]

Rounded vugs lined with spherical clusters of Malachite and glassy Cerussite crystals. The larger vug contains more Malachite with small Cerussite crystals. The vug on the left contains larger Cerussite crystals. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Crystal Classics label.

LP103 - Copper $ 500
 New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Arizona, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 1.2 x 0.5 cm


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Copper from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp103a.jpg] Copper from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp103b.jpg] Copper from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp103c.jpg] Copper from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp103d.jpg]

Sharply formed elongated Copper crystals from Ajo. The largest Copper crystal is exquisite, 2.2cm and well crystallized all around. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP104 - Legrandite $ 3000
 Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 6.2 x 3.7 x 3 cm


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Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp104a.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp104b.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp104c.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp104d.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp104e.jpg]

Limonite matrix hosting multiple crystals of Legrandite. There are two crystals on the front that measure 1.5 and 2cm wide, both are terminated. The backside has two more crystal groups, including an awesome 1.8cm radial group. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP105 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 1500 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 750
 Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
small cabinet - 8 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm


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Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/lp105a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/lp105b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/lp105c.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/lp105d.jpg]

Inky, translucent blue Fluorite crystals partially coating Quartz crystals. This is a superb example from this occurrence, one of the best I've seen. Pristine and undamaged all around. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Andy Seibel label.

LP111 - Fluorite on Muscovite $ 220
 Chumar Bakhoor, Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Fluorite on Muscovite from Chumar Bakhoor, Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp111a.jpg] Fluorite on Muscovite from Chumar Bakhoor, Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp111b.jpg]

Transparent pink octahedral Fluorite crystal with Muscovite from the mines of Chumar Bakhoor. The Fluorite is in perfect condition, transparent and 3cm wide. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP114 - Wulfenite $ 350
 Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4 cm


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Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp114a.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp114b.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp114c.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp114d.jpg]

Classic butterscotch colored crystals of Wulfenite on white Calcite from Los Lamentos. The large central Wulfenite crystal is 1.5cm wide. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

K231 - Prehnite $ 600
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K231a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K231b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/K231c.jpg]

Large, translucent yellow/green crystals of Prehnite with Graphite from the Merelani Tanzanite mines.  This specimen features mostly wide 'chisel tip' crystal style and also has a pronounced toothy crystal rising up off the main layer of crystals. Extremely well crystallized Prehnite, excellent for the species.
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61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
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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
145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156
157 158 159 160

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