Selected Specimens

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LP916 - Scorodite, Selenite $ 150
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 4 x 1.8 cm


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Scorodite, Selenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp916a.jpg] Scorodite, Selenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp916d.jpg] Scorodite, Selenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp916e.jpg] Scorodite, Selenite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp916f.jpg]

Shallow vug in Limonite lined with hemispherical clusters of blue Scorodite. The Scorodite are covered in transparent Selenite in areas.


LP917 - Scorodite $ 170
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.8 cm


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Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp917a.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp917b.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp917e.jpg]

Shallow vug in Limonite lined with octahedral crystals of blue Scorodite.


LP919 - Scorodite with Beudantite $ 120
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp919a.jpg] Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp919b.jpg] Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp919c.jpg] Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp919e.jpg]

A 7mm blue Scorodite crystal set in tiny Quartz crystals. The matrix is Quartz rich with tiny Pyrite crystals and yellowish Beudantite.


LP921 - Scorodite with Beudantite $ 120
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp921a.jpg] Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp921b.jpg] Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp921c.jpg]

Translucent to transparent blue Scorodite crystals in matrix with dark yellow/olive Beudantite.


LP922 - Scorodite with Beudantite $ 120
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp922a.jpg] Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp922b.jpg] Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp922c.jpg] Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp922d.jpg]

Translucent to transparent blue Scorodite crystals in matrix with dark yellow/olive Beudantite, Quartz. This is an interesting piece as the Scorodite appear etched and rounded and much of the matrix appears to be solid Scorodite.


LP664 - Sphalerite with Quartz $ 180
Madan, Rhodope Mtns., Bulgaria
cabinet - 10 x 8 x 6 cm


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Sphalerite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mtns., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp664a.jpg] Sphalerite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mtns., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp664b.jpg] Sphalerite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mtns., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp664c.jpg] Sphalerite with Quartz from Madan, Rhodope Mtns., Bulgaria [db_pics/pics/lp664d.jpg]

Shiny black Sphalerite crystals with incredible high luster associate with transparent needle Quartz.


AU101 - Fluorite $ 500
C Pit, Okorusu, Namibia
large cabinet - 17.5 x 16 x 6 cm


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Fluorite from C Pit, Okorusu, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au101a.jpg] Fluorite from C Pit, Okorusu, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au101c.jpg] Fluorite from C Pit, Okorusu, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au101d.jpg] Fluorite from C Pit, Okorusu, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au101e.jpg]

Large specimen of yellow over purple Fluorite crystals from Namibia. Large cubic crystals to 4.5cm on edge. This is out of an old collection and the previous collector paid $670 for it.


LP966 - Andradite $ 75
Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia
miniature - 3.2 x 2.7 x 2 cm


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Andradite from Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/lp966a.jpg] Andradite from Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/lp966b.jpg] Andradite from Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/lp966c.jpg]

Cluster of dark reddish brown Andradite crystals. Some of the crystals show translucency and transparency. Crystals to 6mm in size. Out of an old garnet collection, the handwritten label shows a locality of 'Sineretschenskoje' which I believe to be Dal'Negorsk.


LP879 - Quartz gwindel $ 250
Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 2.7 cm


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Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp879a.jpg] Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp879b.jpg] Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp879c.jpg] Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp879d.jpg] Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp879e.jpg]

Glassy, transparent Quartz gwindel from Pakistan. Complete all around and in good condition. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP872 - Quartz gwindel $ 350
Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 5 cm


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Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp872a.jpg] Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp872b.jpg] Quartz gwindel from Shalman Valley, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp872c.jpg]

Glassy, transparent Quartz gwindel from Pakistan. Complete all around and in good condition with smaller Quartz crystals around the base. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP960 - Wulfenite $ 250
Red Cloud Mine, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.3 x 0.8 cm


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Wulfenite from Red Cloud Mine, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp960a.jpg] Wulfenite from Red Cloud Mine, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp960b.jpg] Wulfenite from Red Cloud Mine, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp960d.jpg] Wulfenite from Red Cloud Mine, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp960e.jpg]

Thumbnail-sized cluster of Wulfenite crystals. Translucent to transparent high quality crystal cluster.


LP973 - Dravite $ 300
Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.9 x 1.6 cm


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Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp973a.jpg] Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp973b.jpg] Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp973c.jpg] Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp973d.jpg]

Deep rootbeer colored Dravite crystal with a sharp triangular termination. Facet grade gem quality for the entire crystal though with a few internal fracture zones/veils.


LP975 - Rutile $ 140
Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 2 cm


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Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp975a.jpg] Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp975c.jpg] Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp975d.jpg] Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp975e.jpg]

Dark red Rutile crystals to 1cm in size on matrix.


LP974 - Tourmaline $ 350
Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 2.6 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm


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Tourmaline from Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp974a.jpg] Tourmaline from Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp974b.jpg] Tourmaline from Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp974c.jpg] Tourmaline from Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp974d.jpg]

Terminated single pink Tourmaline crystal with a light blue cap. Complete all around and undamaged.


LP982 - Chrysoberyl $ 100
Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.1 x 1.0 cm


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Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp982a.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp982b.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp982c.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp982d.jpg]

Gemmy partial sixling Chrysoberyl crystal from old finds in Brazil. Well crystallized with good color and transparent zones.

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