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FM180 - Andradite var. Demantoid $ 160 (=~ CAN$ 220) Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar miniature - 4.8 x 3 x 3 cm Rich green, gemmy, dodecahedral Demantoid crystals on matrix. The largest Demantoid crystal measures about 6mm across. Bright, gemmy crystals.
FM181 - Andradite var. Demantoid $ 160 (=~ CAN$ 220) Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar miniature - 4.0 x 3 x 2.5 cm Rich green, gemmy, dodecahedral Demantoid crystals on matrix. The largest Demantoid crystal measures about 6mm across. Bright, gemmy crystals.
FM182 - Smithsonite after Cerussite $ 1500 (=~ CAN$ 2058) Tsumeb, Namibia cabinet - 10 x 9 x 9 cm Yellow Smithsonite crystals that formed as casts after Cerussite. The Smithsonite is sparkling and undamaged. The Cerussite is mostly all gone but a couple small crystals can be seen from the edges. Comes with an old Roberts Minerals label.
FM185 - Vesuvianite $ 90 (=~ CAN$ 124) Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada thumbnail - 1.3 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm Small, gemmy doubly-terminated Vesuvianite crystal from the Jeffrey Mine.
FM186 - Vesuvianite $ 90 (=~ CAN$ 124) Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada thumbnail - 1.1 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm Small, transparent doubly-terminated Vesuvianite crystal from the Jeffrey Mine.
FM187 - Smithsonite $ 350 (=~ CAN$ 480) Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm Two generations of translucent blue Smithsonite from recent finds. The first generation is a lighter blue forming an approximately 5mm coating over the matrix. The second generation is a deeper blue botryoidal cluster of Smithsonite with shimmering luster and a wonderful translucent color. Very aesthetic piece!
FM188 - Dravite $ 800 (=~ CAN$ 1098) Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania miniature - 4.1 x 2 x 1.5 cm Fine, transparent brown single Dravite crystal with an attached white Apatite (?) at the base. Like rootbeer-colored glass. Complete all around and undamaged, exceptional quality for the locality.
FM189 - Prehnite $ 280 (=~ CAN$ 384) Merelani HIlls, Arusha, Tanzania small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3 cm Translucent green and yellow Prehnite from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. The center is composed of a green hemisphere of Prehnite out from which grow toothy yellow crystals. Has a bit of white Calcite attached to one side.
FM190 - Sphalerite $ 800 (=~ CAN$ 1098) Empire State Zinc Mine #4, Balmat, New York, USA miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 3 cm Transparent yellow Sphalerite associated with Calcite and Quartz crystals. Good yellow color without too much brown. The doubly-terminated Quartz above the Sphalerite is a nice touch.
FM132 - Cassiterite with Quartz $ 200 (=~ CAN$ 274) Viloco Mine, Bolivia thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.2 x 2 cm Sharply formed, lustrous Cassiterite with attached Quartz crystals. High quality, undamaged Cassiterite with areas of transparency. Comes with an old Alfredo Petrov label that indicates this was from an old collection in Bolivia from the 1950s.
FM135 - Sanidine $ 120 (=~ CAN$ 165) Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar thumbnail - 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm Small, glassy transparent yellow Sanidine crystal. Very bright and lustrous with slightly rounded features and curving surface growths. A little gem!!
FM139 - Hydropyrochlore $ 120 (=~ CAN$ 165) Lueshe Mine, Bwito, North Kivu, DR Congo thumbnail - 0.9 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm Single octahedral Hydropyrochlore crystal. Ex. A.L. Kidwell collection with label.
FM142 - Pyromorphite $ 60 (=~ CAN$ 82) Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho, USA thumbnail - 2.0 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm Cluster of terminated yellow Pyromorphite crystals from Idaho. Complete all around and undamaged.
FM148 - Wulfenite $ 120 (=~ CAN$ 165) Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 0.8 cm Chunky single Wulfenite crystal of classic Los Lamentos style.
FM152 - Aragonite $ 200 (=~ CAN$ 274) Cicov hill (Spitzberg), Horenec, Louny District, Czech Republic thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.2 x 1.7 cm Amazingly transparent, sharp chisel-shaped Aragonite crystal. These are world famous, classic crystals from a historic Czech locality. Some more recent finds are rounded due to acid etching - this one has sharp edges. Ex. University of Bonn.
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