Selected Specimens

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LP187 - Fluorite $ 50
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp187a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp187b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp187c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp187d.jpg]

Cluster of light blue over purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are glass-like transparent with associated yellow Muscovite.


LP190 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 125
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp190a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp190b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp190c.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp190d.jpg]

Single transparent cubic Fluorite crystal on Quartz from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystal is lustrous and transparent with internal phantoms. It's a complete single crystal that grew atop a Quartz crystal and has a light green color wtih a bit or purple inside.


LP197 - Fluorite $ 70
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp197a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp197b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp197c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent, undamaged, with attached Chlorite and Pyrite.


LP198 - Fluorite $ 125
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp198a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp198b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp198c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent and reach 1.8cm across.


LP199 - Fluorite with Dolomite $ 200
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.3 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm


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Fluorite with Dolomite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp199a.jpg] Fluorite with Dolomite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp199b.jpg] Fluorite with Dolomite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp199c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent purple ('grape jelly') cubic Fluorite crystals with attached Dolomite from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent with a deep purple color. In excellent condition.


LP193 - Fluorite $ 120
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193d.jpg]

Transparent purple cubic Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent. The main crystal is 3cm across.


LP194 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 125
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm


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Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp194a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp194b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp194c.jpg]

Transparent purple cubic Fluorite crystals grown atop a Quartz crystal from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent. In good overall and complete all around.


LP228 - Amethyst scepters $ 275
Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Amethyst scepters from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp228a.jpg] Amethyst scepters from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp228b.jpg] Amethyst scepters from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp228c.jpg] Amethyst scepters from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp228d.jpg] Amethyst scepters from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp228e.jpg]

Diverging 'starburst' formation of Amethyst scepters from Las Vigas. There are 3 main crystals in the formation all shooting off in different directions. All are glassy and undamaged. An excellent piece that stands out from the crowd. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP283 - Neptunite $ 350
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 6.5 x 4 cm


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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp283a.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp283b.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp283c.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp283d.jpg]

Black Neptunite crystals on white Natrolite over schist matrix. The Neptunite are all well terminated quality crystals and well separated on matrix. Because of the Benitoite found at this locality, people often overlook the fact that the Neptunite found here is also the world's best for species. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection. Len has bought and sold a large number of specimens from this mine. The fact that he kept this one in his collection speaks to it's quality.


LP284 - Quartz faden $ 175
North Waziristan Prov., Pakistan
small cabinet - 7.5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Quartz faden from North Waziristan Prov., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp284a.jpg] Quartz faden from North Waziristan Prov., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp284b.jpg] Quartz faden from North Waziristan Prov., Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp284c.jpg]

Stacked cluster of interconnected double terminated Quartz crystals. Complete and undamaged with a white faden line down the center. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP210 - Ramsdellite $ 275
Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 4 cm


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Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210a.jpg] Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210b.jpg] Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210c.jpg] Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210d.jpg]

Robust, well crystallized specimen of Ramsdellite loaded with crystals. Thick and sturdy specimen of this uncommon manganese oxide species. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP225 - Amethyst $ 350
Kingston Mountain, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
cabinet - 13.5 x 12 x 6 cm


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Amethyst from Kingston Mountain, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp225a.jpg] Amethyst from Kingston Mountain, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp225b.jpg] Amethyst from Kingston Mountain, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp225c.jpg] Amethyst from Kingston Mountain, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp225d.jpg]

Large specimen of deep purple Amethyst crystals from an obscure California locality. This is not only good sized but also has excellent color compared to most which can be paler or have milky colored Quartz overgrowths. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP226 - Amethyst $ 350
Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico
cabinet - 11.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226C.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226a.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226b.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226d.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226f.jpg]

Purple Amethyst crystals on matrix from Las Vigas. The crystals are transparent and in perfect condition and occur on a green Epidote coated matrix creating an overal colorful specimen. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (his old label shows a price of $650).


LP227 - Copper $ 450
Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan
cabinet - 12 x 7 x 1 cm


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Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227a.jpg] Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227b.jpg] Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227c.jpg] Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227d.jpg]

Large and aesthetic flat grouping of Copper crystals. Displayable from either side. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (Len's old label shows a price of $1200).


LP351 - Tsavorite, Diopside on Titanite $ 450
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm


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Tsavorite, Diopside on Titanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp351a.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Titanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp351b.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Titanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp351c.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Titanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp351d.jpg]

This is a really neat and aesthetic combination specimen from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. A large, chocolate brown twinned Titanite with attached green Tsavorite and white Diopside crystals on one side. Titanite crystals are fairly uncommon at Merelani.
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