Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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MK113 - Papagoite $ 200
New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.7 cm

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Papagoite from New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk113a.jpg]

Papagoite from New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk113b.jpg]

Papagoite from New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk113c.jpg]

Bright 'electric' blue Papagoite in seams and covering areas of a rock matrix. This has good crystals (!) in areas. From the type locality for Papagoite which was discovered in Ajo in 1960. A rare and hard to find specimen.

MK114 - Papagoite $ 200
New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm

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Papagoite from New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk114a.jpg]

Papagoite from New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk114b.jpg]

Papagoite from New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk114c.jpg]

Papagoite from New Cornelia Pit, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk114d.jpg]

MK116 - Thompsonite, Stilbite $ 350
Nasik, Maharashtra State, India
cabinet - 13.5 x 7 x 2.8 cm

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Thompsonite, Stilbite from Nasik, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/mk116a.jpg]

Thompsonite, Stilbite from Nasik, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/mk116b.jpg]

Hemispherical clusters of golden Thompsonite on a flat matrix of Stilbite crystals. The largest crystal group is 3.5cm wide. Clean and undamaged.

MK117 - Fluorite $ 450
Okoruso Mine, Karibib, Namibia
cabinet - 11 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm

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Fluorite from Okoruso Mine, Karibib, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk117a.jpg]

Fluorite from Okoruso Mine, Karibib, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk117b.jpg]

Fluorite from Okoruso Mine, Karibib, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk117c.jpg]

Flat plate of solid Fluorite crystals from the Okoruso Mine. The Fluorite are purple cubes with yellowish cores and dark corners. This is all Fluorite without any matrix, well crystallized all around. The backside displays darker purple, smaller sized cubes. Complete all around and undamaged.

MK122 - Galena (spinel twinned) $ 400
Gyudyurska Mine, Ema Reka, Zlatograd, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
small cabinet - 6 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm

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Galena (spinel twinned) from Gyudyurska Mine, Ema Reka, Zlatograd, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/mk122a.jpg]

Galena (spinel twinned) from Gyudyurska Mine, Ema Reka, Zlatograd, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/mk122b.jpg]

Galena (spinel twinned) from Gyudyurska Mine, Ema Reka, Zlatograd, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/mk122c.jpg]

Galena (spinel twinned) from Gyudyurska Mine, Ema Reka, Zlatograd, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/mk122d.jpg]

Galena (spinel twinned) from Gyudyurska Mine, Ema Reka, Zlatograd, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/mk122e.jpg]

Silvery spinel-twinned crystals of Galena over Pyrite crystals. The main crystal is 3.2cm wide and displays well. Well crystallized all around and undamaged, sawcut on base. Ex. Eric Laskowski collection.

MK123 - Wulfenite $ 450
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
cabinet - 12 x 8.5 x 3 cm

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Wulfenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk123a.jpg]

Wulfenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk123b.jpg]

Wulfenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk123c.jpg]

Wulfenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk123d.jpg]

Flat matrix plate covered with yellow Wulfenite crystals. The crystals are in excellent condition and densely cover the entire front side.

MK125 - Calcite on Hemimorphite $ 750
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 9 x 4.5 x 4 cm

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Calcite on Hemimorphite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk125a.jpg]

Calcite on Hemimorphite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk125b.jpg]

Calcite on Hemimorphite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk125c.jpg]

Calcite on Hemimorphite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk125d.jpg]

Calcite on Hemimorphite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk125e.jpg]

Blocky, stark white Calcite crystals on Limonite covered by Hemimorphite crystals. The crystals are complete rhombs to 3.5cm in size. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand.

MK126 - Almandine $ 250
Zillertal, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria
small cabinet - 7.7 x 5.5 x 3 cm

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Almandine from Zillertal, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria [db_pics/pics/mk126a.jpg]

Almandine from Zillertal, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria [db_pics/pics/mk126b.jpg]

Almandine from Zillertal, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria [db_pics/pics/mk126c.jpg]

Classic Almandine specimen from Zillertal featuring two dark reddish-brown Almandine crystals in a schist matrix. The well-formed dodecahedral crystals reach 3.3cm in size.

MK128 - Almandine $ 300
Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 4 cm

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Almandine from Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk128a.jpg]

Almandine from Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk128b.jpg]

Almandine from Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk128c.jpg]

Almandine from Seeber valley, Burggrafenamt, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk128d.jpg]

Classic Italian Almandine specimen from Seeber valley featuring five dark reddish-brown Almandine crystals in a schist matrix. The well-formed dodecahedral crystals reach 4.7cm in size.

MK129 - Celestite $ 600
Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar
cabinet - 12.5 x 11 x 7 cm

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Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk129a.jpg]

Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk129b.jpg]

Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk129c.jpg]

Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/mk129d.jpg]

Gemmy blue Celestite crystals covering matrix from the well known Sakoany deposit. This is an uncommonly good example with a gemmy central crystal 5.5cm tall that is glassy and undamaged. (Note that this is an old collection piece and was a little dusty at the time of photographing, and will be even better in person after rinsing).

LV192 - Barite $ 200
Bendrick Claim, Stoneham, Weld Co., Colorado, USA
cabinet - 10.5 x 3.2 x 1.7 cm

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Barite from Bendrick Claim, Stoneham, Weld Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/LV192a.jpg]

Barite from Bendrick Claim, Stoneham, Weld Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/LV192b.jpg]

Barite from Bendrick Claim, Stoneham, Weld Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/LV192c.jpg]

Barite from Bendrick Claim, Stoneham, Weld Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/LV192d.jpg]

Doubly-terminated cluster of blue Barite crystals from the classic Stoneham locality. This is a beautiful example with good medium blue color and areas of transparency. Complete all around and undamaged, it's nearly a floater with just one tiny point of attachment at the bottom. Valued at $400.

LV197 - Quartz on Calcite on Danburite $ 90
Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 5 cm

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Quartz on Calcite on Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV197d.jpg]

Quartz on Calcite on Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV197e.jpg]

Quartz on Calcite on Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV197f.jpg]

Quartz on Calcite on Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV197g.jpg]

A large single Danburite crystal with attached orange scalenohedral Calcite crystals, all of which are coated by drusy Quartz crystals. The Calcite crystals reach 3.5cm in length.

LV183 - Cinnabar $ 200
Chatian Mine, Fenghuang, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.7 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm

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Cinnabar from Chatian Mine, Fenghuang, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/LV183a.jpg]

Cinnabar from Chatian Mine, Fenghuang, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/LV183d.jpg]

Cinnabar from Chatian Mine, Fenghuang, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/LV183e.jpg]

Cinnabar from Chatian Mine, Fenghuang, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/LV183f.jpg]

Cinnabar from Chatian Mine, Fenghuang, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/LV183g.jpg]

Crystals of blood red Cinnabar set in Dolomite crystals. The main crystal is 1.2cm wide, undamaged, and highly transparent when backlit.

LV164 - Pyrite $ 200
Eagle Mine, Gilman, Colorado, USA
cabinet - 10.5 x 5 x 4 cm

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Pyrite from Eagle Mine, Gilman, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/LV164a.jpg]

Pyrite from Eagle Mine, Gilman, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/LV164b.jpg]

Pyrite from Eagle Mine, Gilman, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/LV164c.jpg]

Fabulous and bright Colorado Pyrite specimen. Big chunky crystals with flashy metallic luster. Comes with an old Ernie Schlicter label that shows an old price of $100.

MK131 - Cavansite with Stilbite $ 750
Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra State, India
small cabinet - 7 x 6.5 x 4 cm

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Cavansite with Stilbite from Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/mk131a.jpg]

Cavansite with Stilbite from Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/mk131b.jpg]

Cavansite with Stilbite from Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/mk131c.jpg]

Cavansite with Stilbite from Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/mk131d.jpg]

Vivid blue spherical clusters of Cavansite on matrix with white Stilbite crystals. The Cavansite crystal group is 2.8cm wide, clean and undamaged.

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