Selected Specimens

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LP654 - Brochantite $ 225
Bou Bekker, Morocco
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm


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Brochantite from Bou Bekker, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp654a.jpg] Brochantite from Bou Bekker, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp654b.jpg] Brochantite from Bou Bekker, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp654d.jpg]

Dense clusters of brilliant green Brochantite on a limonite matrix. The larger crystals have a deeper green color and mixed with smaller crystals of a lighter green color, giving a nice color contrast.


LP634 - Fluorite on Pyrite $ 250
Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China
cabinet - 10.5 x 8 x 5.5 cm


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Fluorite on Pyrite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp634a.jpg] Fluorite on Pyrite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp634b.jpg] Fluorite on Pyrite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp634c.jpg] Fluorite on Pyrite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp634d.jpg] Fluorite on Pyrite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp634e.jpg] Fluorite on Pyrite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp634f.jpg]

Areas of purple Fluorite coating large, metallic cubic crystals of Pyrite. Large and showy display specimen with individual crytals to 2.5cm on the diagonal. 


LP686 - Diopside $ 80
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm


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Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686a.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686b.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686c.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686d.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686e.jpg]

Chunky single Diopside crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. This is a lustrous, doubly-terminated crystal with medium green color and areas of transparency.


LP556 - Stibnite $ 75
Kisbanya, Hungary
small cabinet - 6.5 x 3.5 x 3.5


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Stibnite from Kisbanya, Hungary [db_pics/pics/lp556a.jpg] Stibnite from Kisbanya, Hungary [db_pics/pics/lp556b.jpg] Stibnite from Kisbanya, Hungary [db_pics/pics/lp556c.jpg] Stibnite from Kisbanya, Hungary [db_pics/pics/lp556d.jpg]

Unusual Stibnite specimen with crystal groups of Stibnite that have an appearance of stalactitic growth. The crystals also have an irridescent blue coloration in areas. Has an old collection number affixed to the bottom.


LP697 - Brochantite with Linarite $ 250
Mujuram, Morocco
cabinet - 11 x 7 x 5


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Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697a.jpg] Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697c.jpg] Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697d.jpg] Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697e.jpg] Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697f.jpg]

Beautiful sprays of bright green Brochantite crystals with areas of blue Linarite. Colorful large specimen.


LP677 - Volborthite $ 75
Monument #1 Mine, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 4 x 2


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Volborthite from Monument #1 Mine, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp677a.jpg] Volborthite from Monument #1 Mine, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp677b.jpg] Volborthite from Monument #1 Mine, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp677c.jpg]

Bright yellow/green Volborthite on matrix.


ST323 - Woodhouseite $ 75
Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA
miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 1.5


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Woodhouseite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST323a.jpg] Woodhouseite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST323b.jpg] Woodhouseite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST323c.jpg] Woodhouseite from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST323d.jpg]

Woodhouseite crystals to 3mm in size on matrix with an attached small Quartz crystals. This is a floater specimen well crystallized all around. The Champion Mine is the Type locality for this rare species and has produced the world's best specimens.


MK986 - Quartz (japan twin) $ 145
Winnemucca, Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4.5


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Quartz (japan twin) from Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk986a.jpg] Quartz (japan twin) from Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk986b.jpg] Quartz (japan twin) from Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk986c.jpg] Quartz (japan twin) from Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk986d.jpg]

Translarent, light smokey Quartz crystals on matrix. Near the center of the specimen is a 2.3cm wide Japan law twin Quartz crystal. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP704 - Diopside $ 40
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm


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Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704a.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704c.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704e.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704f.jpg]

Single Diopside crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. A small well terminated crystal with good green color and areas of transparency.


LP688 - Diopside $ 90
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688a.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688b.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688c.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688d.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688e.jpg]

Single Diopside crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. A complete well terminated crystal (that is partially double terminated) with good green color and areas of transparency. Nice steep termination.


ST487 - Dioptase $ 120
Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1 x 1 cm


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Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST487a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST487b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST487c.jpg]

Chain of connected deep emerald green Dioptase crystals from the Congo. Sweet little thumbnail composed of about 4 undamaged crystals, good all around.


ST488 - Dioptase $ 120
Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm


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Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488a.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488b.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488c.jpg] Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488d.jpg]

Cluster of deep emerald green Dioptase crystals from the Congo. A large, complete single crystal with smaller attached crystals. Main crystal is very transparent at the tip.


LP419 - Epidote $ 50
San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.8 x 1 cm


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Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp419a.jpg] Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp419b.jpg] Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp419c.jpg]

Stout single crystal of deep green Epidote. San Quintin is a beach town not too far south of San Diego and USA border. Having been to San Quintin a number times for surfing and fishing, I've always been fascinated by the Epidote found in the nearby hills, and I was happy to acquire this crystal many years later.


LP426 - Epidote $ 60
San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.3 x 1.2 cm


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Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp426a.jpg] Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp426b.jpg] Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp426c.jpg]

Stout single crystal of deep green Epidote. San Quintin is a beach town not too far south of San Diego and USA border. Having been to San Quintin a number times for surfing and fishing, I've always been fascinated by the Epidote found in the nearby hills, and I was happy to acquire this crystal many years later.


MK967 - Stilbite $ 150
Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 5 cm


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Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk967a.jpg] Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk967b.jpg] Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk967c.jpg]

Large crystals of peach-colored Stilbite crystals. Excellent undamaged cluster good all around. Ex. Len Pisciotta.
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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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