Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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LP220 - Smithsonite $ 350
Laurion Mining District, Attica, Greece
large cabinet - 16.5 x 13 x 3 cm

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Smithsonite from Laurion Mining District, Attica, Greece [db_pics/pics/lp220a.jpg]

Smithsonite from Laurion Mining District, Attica, Greece [db_pics/pics/lp220b.jpg]

Smithsonite from Laurion Mining District, Attica, Greece [db_pics/pics/lp220c.jpg]

Smithsonite from Laurion Mining District, Attica, Greece [db_pics/pics/lp220d.jpg]

Colorful, flat specimen of blue Smithsonite from Laurion, Greece. The Smithsonite is a velvety botryoidal blue with areas of white Smithsonite overgrowths. Large and showy.

LP209 - Inesite $ 120
N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm

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Inesite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp209a.jpg]

Inesite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp209b.jpg]

Inesite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp209c.jpg]

Inesite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp209d.jpg]

Sprays of red Inesite crystals on matrix. A Kalahari mangnese fields classic in excellent condition.

LP162 - Cobaltian Calcite $ 300
Oumlil Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco
miniature - 3.7 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm

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Cobaltian Calcite from Oumlil Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp162a.jpg]

Cobaltian Calcite from Oumlil Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp162b.jpg]

Cobaltian Calcite from Oumlil Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp162c.jpg]

Cobaltian Calcite from Oumlil Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp162d.jpg]

Mound shaped specimen of vivid pink Cobaltian Calcite crystals.

LP149 - Quartz, Epidote after Andradite ~~$ 300~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 150
Garnet Hill Mine, Calaveras Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm

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Quartz, Epidote after Andradite from Garnet Hill Mine, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp149a.jpg]

Quartz, Epidote after Andradite from Garnet Hill Mine, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp149b.jpg]

Quartz, Epidote after Andradite from Garnet Hill Mine, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp149c.jpg]

Quartz, Epidote after Andradite from Garnet Hill Mine, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp149d.jpg]

Rare pseudomorph of white Quartz and green Epidote that has replaced a large Andradite garnet crystal. The main crystal is 5cm in size and shows areas of white Quartz and pistacio green Epidote. The repalcement is complete with virtually no Andradite remaining. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection. Len collected this locality often and this was one of his 'keepers'.

LP138 - Cinnabar $ 100
Tongren, Guizhou Province, China
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 3 cm

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Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp138a.jpg]

Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp138b.jpg]

Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp138c.jpg]

Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp138d.jpg]

Deep red Cinnabar crystals, some double-terminated, on a matrix covered by Quartz and Dolomite crystals. The Cinnabar crystals reach 9mm in size.

LP191 - Fluorite on Quartz ~~$ 150~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 75
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 5.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm

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Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp191a.jpg]

Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp191b.jpg]

Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp191c.jpg]

Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp191d.jpg]

Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp191e.jpg]

Transparent Quartz crystals with attached purple Fluorite crystals and Muscovite. Complete and undamaged.

LP145 - Fluellite over Variscite $ 200
Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 4 x 3 cm

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Fluellite over Variscite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp145a.jpg]

Fluellite over Variscite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp145b.jpg]

Fluellite over Variscite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp145c.jpg]

Shallow vugs lined with green Variscite covered by sparkling transparent crystals of Fluellite. Fluellite is a rare phosphate mineral and the world's best were found at this old Gold mine in Nevada. The presence of the Variscite makes this a more colorful example from the find. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP200 - Ludlamite $ 400
CabeÃ§a do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm

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Ludlamite from CabeÃ§a do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp200aa.jpg]

Ludlamite from CabeÃ§a do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp200bb.jpg]

Ludlamite from CabeÃ§a do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp200cc.jpg]

Ludlamite from CabeÃ§a do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp200dd.jpg]

Glassy bright green Ludlamite crystals on matrix from a relatively new locality in northwestern Brazil. The crystals are well isolated, bright, translucent to transparent, and reach 1.3cm in size. Gorgeous specimen of exceptional quality for the species.

MK837 - Topaz ~~$ 150~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 75
Maynard (Bixby) Mine, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA
miniature - 3.7 x 3 x 3 cm

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Topaz from Maynard (Bixby) Mine, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk837a.jpg]

Topaz from Maynard (Bixby) Mine, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk837b.jpg]

Topaz from Maynard (Bixby) Mine, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk837c.jpg]

Topaz from Maynard (Bixby) Mine, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk837e.jpg]

Well balanced specimen of Topaz crystals on Rhyolite matrix. The Topaz are gemmy and undamaged. There are small crystals rising up around the bottom with a larger 3.2cm crystal crossing over the top.

LP180 - Fluorite $ 350
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 4.5 cm

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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp180a.jpg]

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp180b.jpg]

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp180c.jpg]

Stunning large specimen of transparent purple/blue Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are glass-like and totally water clear reaching 4.2cm in size. Minor edge chipping present and in overall excellent condition from recent production and associated with Muscovite and small white disc-shaped Calcite crystals.

LP182 - Fluorite $ 120
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 2.5 cm

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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp182a.jpg]

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp182b.jpg]

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp182c.jpg]

Icey-looking cluster of transparent blue over purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent.

LP183 - Fluorite with Siderite $ 60
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 4.2 x 3.5 x 2 cm

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Fluorite with Siderite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp183a.jpg]

Fluorite with Siderite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp183b.jpg]

Fluorite with Siderite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp183c.jpg]

Fluorite with Siderite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp183d.jpg]

Transparent purple Fluorite cubes on Siderite from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite are highly transparent and lustrous and in perfect conditiion except for a cleave on the lower left corner which keeps the price down on what would otherwise be a more expensive specimen. Associated with Muscovite and green Chlorite.

LP184 - Fluorite $ 80
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 2.2 cm

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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp184a.jpg]

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp184b.jpg]

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp184c.jpg]

Interesting formation of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are light purple and occur in a cross formation of stacked cubic crystals.

LP185 - Fluorite $ 50
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm

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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp185a.jpg]

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp185c.jpg]

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp185d.jpg]

Transparent purple cubes of Fluorite. The crystals have darker purple coloration along the edges.

LP186 - Fluorite $ 150
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm

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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp186a.jpg]

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp186b.jpg]

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp186c.jpg]

Intergrown pair of transparent Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are glass-like and water-clear with a light green color and contain fine needles of metallic Jamesonite. Better than photos. (click on a page number to go to that page:)

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