Selected Specimens

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LP573 - Cylindrite $ 275
 Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia
small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 4


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Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp573a.jpg] Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp573b.jpg] Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp573c.jpg] Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp573d.jpg]

Exceptionally rich Cylindrite specimen loaded with spray formations of Cylindrite crystals.

LP714 - Gold with Quartz $ 500
 Aouint Ighoumane, Assa-Zag Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco
thumbnail - 2.4 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Gold with Quartz from Aouint Ighoumane, Assa-Zag Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp714a.jpg] Gold with Quartz from Aouint Ighoumane, Assa-Zag Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp714b.jpg] Gold with Quartz from Aouint Ighoumane, Assa-Zag Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp714c.jpg]

Colorful 2.4cm spinel twinned Gold crystals attached to a Quartz crystal.

LP716 - Chrysoberyl $ 350
 Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm


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Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp716a.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp716b.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp716c.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp716d.jpg]

Bright greenish yellow Chrysoberyl crystal from Madagascar. Thick and barrel-shaped with sixling twinning visible on the ends.

LP717 - Chrysoberyl $ 220
 Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar
thumbnail - 0.9 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm


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Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp717a.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp717b.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp717c.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Lac Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp717d.jpg]

Bright greenish yellow Chrysoberyl crystal from Madagascar. Thick and barrel-shaped with sixling twinning visible on the ends. A floater, well crystallized all around.

LP721 - Red Beryl $ 400
 Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mtns/. Beaver Co., Utah, USA
thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm


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Red Beryl from Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mtns/. Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/lp721a.jpg] Red Beryl from Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mtns/. Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/lp721b.jpg] Red Beryl from Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mtns/. Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/lp721c.jpg]

Doubly-terminated Red Beryl crystal from Utah. A complete floater crystal with uniform shape all around (with one shallow indent on one face) and showing areas of transparency. Just released from a private collection.

LP727 - Pyrite $ 275
 Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru
thumbnail - 3.1 x 2.5 x 2.5


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Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp727a.jpg] Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp727b.jpg] Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/lp727c.jpg]

Mirror-lustrous octahedral Pyrite crystal from the Huanzala Mine. The crystal is 2.5cm wide and complete all around.

LP728 - Azurite $ 400
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.1 x 2 x 1.6


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Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp728a.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp728b.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp728c.jpg]

Cluster of thick, deep blue Azurite crystals from Tsumeb. Well crystallized all around.

LP779 - Siderite, Chalcopyrite $ 600
 Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China
small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 4 cm


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Siderite, Chalcopyrite from Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp779a.jpg] Siderite, Chalcopyrite from Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp779b.jpg] Siderite, Chalcopyrite from Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp779c.jpg] Siderite, Chalcopyrite from Kaiwu Mine, Guizhou Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp779d.jpg]

Bright metallic Chalcopyrite crystals intergrown with translucent, tan Siderite crystals. This is a well balanced example from this find in excellent condition with plenty of Chalcopyrite crystals well dispersed among the Siderite crystals.

LP780 - Datolite $ 1200
 N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Datolite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp780a.jpg] Datolite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp780b.jpg] Datolite from N'Chwanning II Mine, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa [db_pics/pics/lp780c.jpg]

Rare pink Datolite crystals from old, limited finds at the N'Chwanning Mine. The crystals are a well saturated pink color, lustrous with a soft glow similar to Rose Quartz when held near a light source. There is a wonderful small stalactite growth in the center and the bottom is also covered with crystals. Ex. Marshall Sussman personal collection.

LP784 - Apophyllite on Stilbite $ 600
 Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India
small cabinet - 6 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Apophyllite on Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/lp784a.jpg] Apophyllite on Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/lp784b.jpg] Apophyllite on Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/lp784c.jpg]

Glassy, transparent green Apophyllite crystal surrounded by peach colored Stilbite crystals. The Apophyllite is 5.5cm tall and penetrates all the way through the Stilbite crystals. The truncated tip of the Apophyllite is natural growth and not a cleavage (there are small dimples and growth hillocks on the surface).

LP789 - Scorodite $ 600
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789a.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789b.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789c.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp789d.jpg]

Large, well formed Scorodite crystals on matrix. The crystals reach 1.1cm wide and are present on both sides of specimen. The crystals have areas of red coloration inside which can be seen when backlit. These were analyzed and trace Copper and Cobalt were detected which may be the cause of the red coloration.

LP791 - Scorodite $ 600
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp791a.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp791b.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp791c.jpg]

Large, well formed Scorodite crystals on matrix. The crystals reach 1.3cm wide. When backlit the crystals show red coloration in areas. These were analyzed and trace Copper and Cobalt were detected which may be the cause of the red coloration.

LP699 - Covellite $ 450
 Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3


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Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp699a.jpg] Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp699b.jpg] Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp699c.jpg] Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/lp699d.jpg]

Large foliated crystals of Covellite from Butte. The crystals show colorful irridescent colors and are associated with Pyrite crystals.

MK970 - Rutile with Quartz $ 200
 Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3


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Rutile with Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk970a.jpg] Rutile with Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk970b.jpg] Rutile with Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk970c.jpg] Rutile with Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk970d.jpg]

A black Hematite crystal with radiating needles of golden Rutile partially included within a transparent smokey Quartz crystal.

LP842 - Galena (skeletal) $ 1200
 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria
cabinet - 10 x 6 x 5.5 cm


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Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842a.jpg] Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842b.jpg] Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842c.jpg] Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842d.jpg] Galena (skeletal) from 9th of September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp842e.jpg]

Cluster of hoppered (skeletal) Galena crystals from the 9th of September Mine in Bulgaria. These are true skeletal Galena (not the man-made variety that were circulating years ago!) and occur with Sphalerite and Pyrite crystals. Undamaged and well crystallized all around, essentially a floater.
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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
145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156
157 158 159 160

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