Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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LP731 - Scapolite $ 140
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm

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Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp731a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp731b.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp731c.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp731d.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp731e.jpg]

Complete, well terminated golden Scapolite crystal with good transparency.

LP741 - Scapolite $ 150
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 3 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm

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Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp741a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp741b.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp741c.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp741d.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp741e.jpg]

Complete, well terminated golden Scapolite crystal with good transparency.

LP736 - Scapolite $ 120
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.6 x 1.8 x 1.7 cm

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Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp736a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp736b.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp736c.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp736d.jpg]

Complete, well terminated golden Scapolite crystal with good transparency.

LP729 - Scapolite $ 50
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm

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Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp729a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp729b.jpg]

Complete, well terminated golden Scapolite crystal with good transparency.

LP730 - Scapolite $ 50
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm

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Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp730a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp730b.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp730c.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp730d.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp730e.jpg]

Complete, well terminated golden Scapolite crystal with good transparency.

LP740 - Scapolite $ 50
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm

(click on an image to enlarge)
Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp740a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp740b.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp740d.jpg]

Complete, well terminated golden Scapolite crystal with good transparency.

LP742 - Scapolite $ 50
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.9 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm

(click on an image to enlarge)
Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp742a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp742b.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp742c.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp742d.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp742e.jpg]

Complete, well terminated golden Scapolite crystal with good transparency.

LP735 - Scapolite $ 120
Morogoro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.1 x 1.0 cm

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Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp735a.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp735b.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp735c.jpg]

Scapolite from Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp735d.jpg]

Complete, well terminated golden Scapolite crystal with good transparency and copper colored inclusions.

LP880 - Rhodonite with Galena $ 500
Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
large cabinet - 18 x 8.5 x 5.5 cm

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Rhodonite with Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp880a.jpg]

Rhodonite with Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp880b.jpg]

Rhodonite with Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp880e.jpg]

Rhodonite with Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp880f.jpg]

Large specimen of pink Rhodonite with crystallized Galena. While not a complete crystal (but crystallized), the sheer amount of Rhodonite is astonishing. Recently released from an old Australian collection.

LP881 - Opal after bivalves ~~$ 600~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 300
Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia
cabinet - 12.5 x 10 x 5 cm

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Opal after bivalves from Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp881a.jpg]

Opal after bivalves from Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp881b.jpg]

Opal after bivalves from Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp881c.jpg]

Opal after bivalves from Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp881d.jpg]

Fossil bivalves (both clams and mussels) that have been replaced by Opal. The fossils reach 5.5cm in size and are in great condition. The Opal appears to be common opal without colors.

LP892 - Sampleite $ 125
North Parkes Mine, near Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2 cm

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Sampleite from North Parkes Mine, near Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp892a.jpg]

Sampleite from North Parkes Mine, near Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp892c.jpg]

Sampleite from North Parkes Mine, near Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp892d.jpg]

Sampleite from North Parkes Mine, near Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp892e.jpg]

This is a fine representative specimen from one of the most important localities for this rare copper-bearing phosphate species. This specimen was field collected pre 2012. None or very few specimens remain on the dumps of this mine. It had a very shallow oxidized zone and the future of mineral specimen production at this locality is bleak.

LP894 - Manganocalcite $ 350
Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
cabinet - 13 x 11 x 3.5 cm

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Manganocalcite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp894a.jpg]

Manganocalcite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp894b.jpg]

Manganocalcite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp894c.jpg]

Manganocalcite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp894d.jpg]

Mound shaped clusters of soft pink Manganocalcite from Broken Hill. Better than average piece recently released from an old Australian collection and now seldom seen.

LP897 - Cerussite with Malachite $ 180
Brown's Prospect, Rum Jungle, Northern Territory, Australia
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 3.5 cm

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Cerussite with Malachite from Brown's Prospect, Rum Jungle, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp897a.jpg]

Cerussite with Malachite from Brown's Prospect, Rum Jungle, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp897b.jpg]

Cerussite with Malachite from Brown's Prospect, Rum Jungle, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp897c.jpg]

Cerussite with Malachite from Brown's Prospect, Rum Jungle, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp897e.jpg]

Cerussite with Malachite from Brown's Prospect, Rum Jungle, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp897f.jpg]

Hundreds of reticulated Cerussite crystals on the front and back of the matrix. There is a vug on the 'front' filled with Cerussite over Malachite, and the back is nearly solid Cerussite crystal with just a bit of Malachite. In amazingly good condition given the huge number of Cerussites on this specimen.

LP898 - Zincian Dolomite on Coronadite stalactites $ 200
Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
small cabinet - 9 x 6 x 4 cm

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Zincian Dolomite on Coronadite stalactites from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp898a.jpg]

Zincian Dolomite on Coronadite stalactites from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp898b.jpg]

Zincian Dolomite on Coronadite stalactites from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp898c.jpg]

Zincian Dolomite on Coronadite stalactites from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/lp898d.jpg]

Metallic gray stalactites of Coronadite that are coated on all sides by white zincian Dolomite. Complete all around and undamaged.

AU100 - Rhodonite with Galena $ 750
Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
miniature - 4 x 3.8 x 3.5 cm

(click on an image to enlarge)
Rhodonite with Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/au100a.jpg]

Rhodonite with Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/au100b.jpg]

Rhodonite with Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/au100c.jpg]

Rhodonite with Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/au100d.jpg]

Well formed red Rhodonite crystals in a matrix of crystallized Galena. The main Rhodonite crystal is 1.5cm tall and displays perfectly. (click on a page number to go to that page:)

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