Selected Specimens

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MK236 - Shattuckite, Quartz, Chrysocolla $ 280
 Rancho Jacalito, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 2.2 cm


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Shattuckite, Quartz, Chrysocolla from Rancho Jacalito, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk236a.jpg] Shattuckite, Quartz, Chrysocolla from Rancho Jacalito, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk236b.jpg]

Deep blue crystals of Quartz included with Shattuckite on a matrix with Shattuckite and lighter blue Chrysocolla. Good crystals on the backside too.

MK237 - Rose Quartz $ 750
 Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.8 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Rose Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk237a.jpg] Rose Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk237b.jpg] Rose Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk237c.jpg]

Cluster of glassy, transparent Rose Quartz crystals from Brazil. This cluster features a particularly well formed large individual crystal 3cm tall. Undamaged, fine quality miniature.

LV145 - Hyalite Opal $ 300
 Valec Hyalite occurrences, Valec, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4 cm


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Hyalite Opal from Valec Hyalite occurrences, Valec, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/LV145a.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Valec Hyalite occurrences, Valec, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/LV145b.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Valec Hyalite occurrences, Valec, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/LV145c.jpg] Hyalite Opal from Valec Hyalite occurrences, Valec, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/LV145d.jpg]

Transparent botryoidal Hyalite and white Staffelite (carbonate rich fluorapatite) on matrix. These are old classics from themost famous locality in the world for Hyalite. This specimen has thick layers of bubbly transparent Hyalite with areas of white Staffelite.

MK239 - Acanthite $ 150
 Colquechaca, Potosi Dept., Bolivia
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Acanthite from Colquechaca, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk239a.jpg] Acanthite from Colquechaca, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk239b.jpg] Acanthite from Colquechaca, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk239c.jpg]

Thumbnail sized cluster of blocky Acanthite crystals from Colquechaca. The crystals have bright metallic luster and reach 5mm in size.

MK240 - Benitoite $ 1200
 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.4 cm


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Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk240a.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk240b.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk240c.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk240d.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/mk240e.jpg]

Single blue Benitoite crystal without matrix. The front shows primarily perfect flat crystal faces with the lower right and most of the back side showing natural etching. As a bonus there is a Neptunite and Joaquinite crystal attached to the back lower left corner. Nice and gemmy at the top, undamaged, and good sized.

MK242 - Anhydrite $ 300
 Leopoldshall, Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany
thumbnail - 2.2 x 0.9 x 0.6 cm


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Anhydrite from Leopoldshall, Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/mk242a.jpg] Anhydrite from Leopoldshall, Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/mk242b.jpg] Anhydrite from Leopoldshall, Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/mk242c.jpg]

Transparent single crystal of Anhydrite. A twinned crystal, complete all around and undamaged.

MK243 - Anhydrite $ 240
 Leopoldshall, Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany
thumbnail - 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.7 cm


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Anhydrite from Leopoldshall, Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/mk243a.jpg] Anhydrite from Leopoldshall, Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/mk243b.jpg] Anhydrite from Leopoldshall, Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/mk243c.jpg] Anhydrite from Leopoldshall, Stassfurt, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/mk243d.jpg]

Transparent single crystal of Anhydrite. A doubly-terminated crystal, complete all around and undamaged with light lavender coloration.

MK245 - Shattuckite in Quartz $ 240
 Rancho Jacalito, Sonora, Mexico
cabinet - 10 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Shattuckite in Quartz from Rancho Jacalito, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk245a.jpg] Shattuckite in Quartz from Rancho Jacalito, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk245b.jpg] Shattuckite in Quartz from Rancho Jacalito, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk245c.jpg]

Deep blue crystals of Quartz included with Shattuckite on a matrix with lighter blue Chrysocolla.

MK251 - Fluorite with Orthoclase $ 240
 Epprechstein, Kirchenlamitz, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm


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Fluorite with Orthoclase from Epprechstein, Kirchenlamitz, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany [db_pics/pics/mk251a.jpg] Fluorite with Orthoclase from Epprechstein, Kirchenlamitz, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany [db_pics/pics/mk251b.jpg] Fluorite with Orthoclase from Epprechstein, Kirchenlamitz, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany [db_pics/pics/mk251c.jpg] Fluorite with Orthoclase from Epprechstein, Kirchenlamitz, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany [db_pics/pics/mk251d.jpg]

Specimen of gemmy blue/purple Fluorite and Orthoclase from the old quarries of Epprechstein. The Orthoclase is a porcelein white with three attached spherical masses of a unidentified fibrous mineral.

LV243 - Calcite $ 125 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 62
 Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland
miniature - 4.4 x 3 x 3 cm


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Calcite from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV243a.jpg] Calcite from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV243b.jpg] Calcite from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV243c.jpg] Calcite from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV243d.jpg]

Scalenohedral white Calcite crystals from the Abbeytown Quarry. The main crystal has a clearer outer layer and pearlescent reflections internally and is in perfect condition. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection. Acquired from Peter Briscol in 2002.

LV200 - Gmelinite $ 80
 Magheramorne Quarry, Co. Antrim, Ireland
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Gmelinite from Magheramorne Quarry, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV200a.jpg] Gmelinite from Magheramorne Quarry, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV200b.jpg]

Colorful orange Gmelinite crystals on matrix. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.

LV223 - Quartz $ 120 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 60
 Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland
miniature - 3.3 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Quartz from Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV223a.jpg] Quartz from Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV223b.jpg] Quartz from Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV223c.jpg] Quartz from Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV223d.jpg]

Fine quality, somewhat tabular Quartz crystals in a diverging cluster. From the Soloman's Mine pocket opened in October 1999. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection, from Robert Lawson.

LV204 - Pyromorphite $ 200 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 100
 Camaderry Mine, Glendasan, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
small cabinet - 7.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Pyromorphite from Camaderry Mine, Glendasan, Co. Wicklow, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV204a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Camaderry Mine, Glendasan, Co. Wicklow, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV204b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Camaderry Mine, Glendasan, Co. Wicklow, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV204c.jpg] Pyromorphite from Camaderry Mine, Glendasan, Co. Wicklow, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV204d.jpg] Pyromorphite from Camaderry Mine, Glendasan, Co. Wicklow, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV204e.jpg]

Vuggy white Quartz with cavities lined by yellow/green Pyromorphite crystals. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection from Robert Lawson. Found in 1998.

MK254 - Vanadinite $ 300
 Mibladen, Morocco
miniature - 3.4 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk254a.jpg] Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk254b.jpg] Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk254c.jpg]

Blocky, barrel-shaped deep red Vanadinite crystals on matrix. The main crystal is an impressive 1.6 x 1.6cm in size. There is chipping to some small edge crystals along the left bottom, otherwise perfect.

MK255 - Orthoclase $ 95
 Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.1 x 0.9 cm


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Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk255a.jpg] Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk255b.jpg] Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk255c.jpg] Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk255d.jpg]

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