Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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MK497 - Apatite $ 300
Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.8 cm

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Apatite from Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk497a.jpg]

Apatite from Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk497b.jpg]

Apatite from Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk497c.jpg]

Apatite from Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk497d.jpg]

Single yellow Apatite crystal from a pegmatite in the Fulford mining district. This locality is not well known and these crystals are rarely seen for sale. This is a translucent crystal (with gem areas), perfectly terminated, complete all around and undamaged.

MK498 - Chalcopyrite on Calcite $ 150
Brushy Creek Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
small cabinet - 6.7 x 3.5 x 3 cm

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Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Brushy Creek Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk498a.jpg]

Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Brushy Creek Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk498b.jpg]

Scalenohedral Calcite crystals partially coated by sparkling irridescent Chalcopyrite crystals. Fine quality undamaged crystals to over 4cm in length.

LV367 - Orthoclase $ 95
Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar
thumbnail - 1.2 x 1 x 1 cm

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Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV367a.jpg]

Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV367b.jpg]

Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV367d.jpg]

Gem quality Orthoclase (Feldspar), a rarity for the species. Colorless and totally transparent with good crystal faces.

LV368 - Orthoclase $ 95
Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar
thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm

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Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV368a.jpg]

Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV368b.jpg]

Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV368c.jpg]

Gem quality Orthoclase (Feldspar), a rarity for the species. Colorless and totally transparent with good crystal faces.

MK502 - Mimetite with Malachite ~~$ 250~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 125
Tsumeb, Namibia
cabinet - 12 x 9 x 5.5 cm

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Mimetite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk502a.jpg]

Mimetite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk502b.jpg]

Mimetite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk502c.jpg]

Mimetite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk502d.jpg]

Large rock matrix covered by tiny clear Calcite crystals which are in turn sprinkled with small green Malachite spheres and starburst clusters of yellow Mimetite. Good coverage on both sides.

MK504 - Calcite with Apophyllite $ 300
Pashan Hills, Pune District, Maharashtra, India
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4.5 cm

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Calcite with Apophyllite from Pashan Hills, Pune District, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk504a.jpg]

Calcite with Apophyllite from Pashan Hills, Pune District, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk504b.jpg]

Calcite with Apophyllite from Pashan Hills, Pune District, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk504c.jpg]

Calcite with Apophyllite from Pashan Hills, Pune District, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk504d.jpg]

A GEM yellow Calcite crystal dramtically perched atop a central mound of Apophyllite crystals. There are Apophyllite crystals on the Calcite too, along with a second smaller Calcite. Showy, undamaged specimen and much better than photos which don't capture the dazzling transparency and brightness. Ex. Bert Ottens, Terry Huizing collections with each of their collection labels.

MK509 - Benitoite, Joaquinite $ 240
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 5 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm

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Benitoite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk509a.jpg]

Benitoite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk509b.jpg]

Benitoite, Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk509c.jpg]

Benitoite crystals to 1.1 cm on matrix. The Benitoite (6 total) are the glassy tabular style of crystals.

MK524 - Hematite with Quartz $ 500
Veta Grande, Quartzite, Dome Rock Mtns., La Paz Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm

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Hematite with Quartz from Veta Grande, Quartzite, Dome Rock Mtns., La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk524a.jpg]

Hematite with Quartz from Veta Grande, Quartzite, Dome Rock Mtns., La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk524b.jpg]

Hematite with Quartz from Veta Grande, Quartzite, Dome Rock Mtns., La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk524c.jpg]

Hematite with Quartz from Veta Grande, Quartzite, Dome Rock Mtns., La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk524d.jpg]

Brilliant black Hematite crystals with Quartz crystals from the well known Veta Grande claim near Quartzite, Arizona. The hematite crystals reach 1.4cm in size. There are 3 main crystals with other smaller crystals present.

MK525 - Fluorite $ 275
Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 2 cm

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Fluorite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk525a.jpg]

Fluorite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk525b.jpg]

Fluorite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk525c.jpg]

Transparent purple Fluorite from the Shangbao Mine in China. The specimen is composed of a thin matrix with Fluorite crystals on both sides. The Fluorite have the high quality and bevelled edges typical of this mine.

MK526 - Sylvanite $ 225
Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3 cm

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Sylvanite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk526a.jpg]

Sylvanite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk526b.jpg]

Sylvanite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk526c.jpg]

Silvery metallic Sylvanite on matrix. Main area of Sylvanite is 2.5cm long. Sylvanite is a rare Silver and Gold Telluride mineral.

MK527 - Shattuckite with Chrysocolla $ 350
Rancho Jacalito, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
cabinet - 14 x 9 x 6 cm

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Shattuckite with Chrysocolla from Rancho Jacalito, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk527a.jpg]

Shattuckite with Chrysocolla from Rancho Jacalito, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk527b.jpg]

Shattuckite with Chrysocolla from Rancho Jacalito, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk527c.jpg]

Large specimen of deep blue Shattuckite and blue/green Chrysocolla from a recently discovered deposit located about 20 kilometers east of the Milpillas Mine. Loaded with Shattuckite on all sides and forming spherical clusters in areas. This is the largest, best one of these I've had. This find is only a few years old and it's unclear if more will be found. So far Shattuckite, Plancheite, Ajoite, Dioptase, Conichalcite and Chrysocolla are known from here - there may be additional species present too that will be identified once the deposit is studied further.

MK528 - Ilvaite $ 1200
No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China
cabinet - 10 x 3.5 x 3 cm

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Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528a.jpg]

Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528b.jpg]

Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528c.jpg]

Ilvaite from No. 1 Mine, Huanggang deposit, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk528d.jpg]

Large, doubly-terminated single Ilvaite crystal from China. A very large example, complete all around and in near pristine condition. Glossy luster and excellent as is, but has never been cleaned and could be improved if desired.

MK529 - Azurite $ 350
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 1.8 cm

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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk529a.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk529b.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk529c.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk529d.jpg]

Deep blue crystals of Azurite on white matrix from the Milpillas Mine. This is the highly translucent 'Gem' Azurite sometimes found at this mine. The main crystal is doubly-terminated and 2.2cm long.

MK530 - Azurite $ 950
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm

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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk530a.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk530b.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk530c.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk530d.jpg]

Cluster of deep blue, diamond-shaped crystals of Azurite from the Milpillas Mine. Complete all around and in near pristine condition with crystals to 3.2cm. Outstanding, showy specimen.

MK531 - Manganotantalite $ 250
Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm

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Manganotantalite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk531a.jpg]

Manganotantalite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk531b.jpg]

Manganotantalite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk531c.jpg]

Deep red Manganotantalite crystal from the Alto Ligonha pegmatites. Complete all around with stepped termination. (click on a page number to go to that page:)

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