Selected Specimens

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LP563 - Arsenopyrite $ 125
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563a.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563b.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563c.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563d.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp563e.jpg]

Cluster of intergrown, doubly-terminated Aresonopyrite crystals. Silvery metallic and well crystallized all around. I found one point of contact on the tip of a smaller crystal, otherwise it's perfectly crystallized and undamaged all around.

LP529 - Stannite on Quartz $ 400
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 7 x 7 x 5.5


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Stannite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp529a.jpg] Stannite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp529b.jpg] Stannite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp529d.jpg] Stannite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp529e.jpg]

Clusters of irridescent blue Stannite crystals on a large group of transparent Quartz crystals. The main Stannite cluster is 3.3cm wide. Associated minerals include Muscovite and Arsenopyrite.

LP568 - Neptunite $ 280
 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 8.5 x 7 x 5 cm


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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp568a.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp568b.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp568c.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp568d.jpg]

Highly lustrous black crystals of Neptunite on white Natrolite. The largest crystal is a flat lying 2.8cm crystal that is double terminated. Most people think of Benitoite from this mine, but the Neptunite are also the world's best for species.

LP570 - Fluorite, Chalcopyrite on Quartz $ 275
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3


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Fluorite, Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp570a.jpg] Fluorite, Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp570b.jpg] Fluorite, Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp570c.jpg] Fluorite, Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp570d.jpg] Fluorite, Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp570e.jpg]

A row of upright, transparent Quartz crystals is coated on the front by white Dolomite crystals, brassy golden metallic Challcopyrite crystals, and transparent purple cubes of Fluorite. Fine and classic Yaogangxian combination specimen.

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.

LP724 - Tourmaline with Lepidolite $ 2400
 Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm


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Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/lp724a.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/lp724b.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/lp724c.jpg]

Stunning pink Tourmaline with a blue/green tip that is surrounded by Lepidolite at the base. This one has a lot of visual impact with strong colors and high transparency. It's perfectly crystallized and undamaged all around and is doubly-terminated. Just released from a private collection, it was expensive but too good to pass up.

LP725 - Andradite var. Demantoid $ 750
 Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar
thumbnail - 3 x 1.7 x 1.5


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Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp725a.jpg] Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp725b.jpg] Andradite var. Demantoid from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/lp725c.jpg]

Gem-like transparent green garnets on matrix. There are six larger crystals to 9mm with a number of smaller crystals. The largest is well centered on matrix and highly transparent. An excellent example from this find, 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).
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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

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