Selected Specimens

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LP109 - Serandite with Natrolite $ 950
Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 4 cm


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Serandite with Natrolite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp109a.jpg] Serandite with Natrolite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp109b.jpg] Serandite with Natrolite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp109c.jpg] Serandite with Natrolite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp109d.jpg]

Large orange crystal of Serandite with Natrolite and a single black Aegerine crystal from Mont St. Hilaire. The Serandite has great color and is partially translucent. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Al McGuinness label.


LP110 - Rhodochrosite on Rhodochrosite after Serandite $ 1200
Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 3 cm


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Rhodochrosite on Rhodochrosite after Serandite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp110a.jpg] Rhodochrosite on Rhodochrosite after Serandite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp110b.jpg] Rhodochrosite on Rhodochrosite after Serandite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/lp110c.jpg]

Pseudomorph of Rhodchrosite after Serandite adorned with numerous Rhodochrosite crystals. The Rhodochrosite crystals form somewhat flattened rhombs to 1.5cm wide. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection, ex.Charlie Key.


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.


SV108 - Rhodonite $ 200
Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm


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Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV108a.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV108b.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV108c.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV108d.jpg]

Single gem crystal of Rhodonite from recent finds in Brazil. This is a terminated crystal with cleavage faces on the sides. Translucent to transparent internally with superb color!


ST784 - Rhodonite $ 120
Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm


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Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST784a.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST784b.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST784c.jpg]

Single gem crystal of Rhodonite from recent finds in Brazil. This is a complete crystal with typical small raised crystal growths on some sides and a contacted termination. Complete all around and translucent to transparent internally. Superb color!


ST789 - Rhodonite $ 180
Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 1.6 x 1 x 0.5 cm


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Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST789a.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST789b.jpg] Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST789d.jpg]

Single gem crystal of Rhodonite from recent finds in Brazil. This has smooth, flat crystals faces on top and front with cleavage faces on teh back and sides. Fully transparent internally with superb color!


LP166 - Bournonite with Quartz $ 450
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.7 x 3 x 3 cm


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Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166a.jpg] Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166b.jpg] Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166c.jpg] Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166d.jpg]

Well balanced specimen of silvery metallic Bournonite with Quartz crystals from the Yaogangxian Mine. An aesthetic specimen good from either side. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection, his old label shows a price of $1200.


LP167 - Mimetite after Wulfenite $ 300
San Francisco Mine, Sonora, Mexico
thumbnail - 3 x 2.3 x 0.5 cm


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Mimetite after Wulfenite from San Francisco Mine, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp167a.jpg] Mimetite after Wulfenite from San Francisco Mine, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp167b.jpg]

Pseudomorph of a single Wulfenite crystal that has been replaced by yellow Mimetite. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP171 - Benitoite $ 850
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
cabinet - 11 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp171a.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp171b.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp171c.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp171d.jpg]

Numerous blue Benitoite crystals to 1cm in size on matrix with Neptunite. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (Len's old label shows a price of $950).


LP172 - Neptunite $ 750
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 8.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm


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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172a.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172b.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172c.jpg]

Glossy black Neptunite crystals on a white Natrolite covered matrix. This is an excellent Neptunite with 3 main crystals that are well separated and rise up out of the matrix plus numerous smaller crystals. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Andy Seibel label.


LP173 - Brazilianite $ 450
Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4 x 2.8 x 1.8 cm


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Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp173a.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp173b.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp173c.jpg]

Large, complete single Brazilianite crystal. Excellent undamaged crystal with good luster, areas of transparency, and the yellow/green color these are known for. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP174 - Rutile in Quartz $ 350
Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 5.5 cm


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Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174a.jpg] Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174b.jpg] Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174c.jpg] Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174d.jpg]

Glassy, transparent smokey Quartz crystals with inclusions of golden, hair-like Rutile. This is a fine quality cluster in excellent condition with high luster. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP175 - Chrysoberyl $ 1800
Espirito Santo, Brazil
miniature - 4 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm


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Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp175a.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp175b.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp175c.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp175d.jpg]

Partial sixling of golden Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil. There are big gem zones in the tip of the largest crystal. This is an older specimen that has a couple old collection numbers attached to the bottom. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (his old label shows a price of $2,300), an comes with an old Al McGuinness label.
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13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
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

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