Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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MK986 - Quartz (japan twin) $ 145 (=~ AUS$ 211)
Winnemucca, Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4.5

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Quartz (japan twin) from Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk986a.jpg]

Quartz (japan twin) from Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk986b.jpg]

Quartz (japan twin) from Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk986c.jpg]

Quartz (japan twin) from Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk986d.jpg]

Translarent, light smokey Quartz crystals on matrix. Near the center of the specimen is a 2.3cm wide Japan law twin Quartz crystal. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP704 - Diopside $ 40 (=~ AUS$ 58)
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.4 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm

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Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704a.jpg]

Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704c.jpg]

Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704e.jpg]

Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp704f.jpg]

Single Diopside crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. A small well terminated crystal with good green color and areas of transparency.

LP710 - Tanzanite $ 50 (=~ AUS$ 73)
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.1 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm

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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp710a.jpg]

Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp710b.jpg]

Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp710c.jpg]

Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp710d.jpg]

Single bi-color Tanzanite crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. A small well-terminated crystal with light pink over blue color and areas of transparency.

LP688 - Diopside $ 90 (=~ AUS$ 131)
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm

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Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688a.jpg]

Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688b.jpg]

Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688c.jpg]

Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688d.jpg]

Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp688e.jpg]

Single Diopside crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. A complete well terminated crystal (that is partially double terminated) with good green color and areas of transparency. Nice steep termination.

LP484 - Quartz on Epidote $ 60 (=~ AUS$ 87)
Balochistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm

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Quartz on Epidote from Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp484a.jpg]

Quartz on Epidote from Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp484b.jpg]

Quartz on Epidote from Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp484c.jpg]

Quartz on Epidote from Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp484d.jpg]

Transparent Quartz crystals atop a bed of green Epdiote crystals.

ST487 - Dioptase $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 175)
Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1 x 1 cm

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Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST487a.jpg]

Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST487b.jpg]

Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST487c.jpg]

Chain of connected deep emerald green Dioptase crystals from the Congo. Sweet little thumbnail composed of about 4 undamaged crystals, good all around.

ST488 - Dioptase $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 175)
Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm

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Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488a.jpg]

Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488b.jpg]

Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488c.jpg]

Dioptase from Mindouli District, Pool Department, Congo [db_pics/pics/ST488d.jpg]

Cluster of deep emerald green Dioptase crystals from the Congo. A large, complete single crystal with smaller attached crystals. Main crystal is very transparent at the tip.

LP419 - Epidote $ 50 (=~ AUS$ 73)
San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.8 x 1 cm

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Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp419a.jpg]

Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp419b.jpg]

Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp419c.jpg]

Stout single crystal of deep green Epidote. San Quintin is a beach town not too far south of San Diego and USA border. Having been to San Quintin a number times for surfing and fishing, I've always been fascinated by the Epidote found in the nearby hills, and I was happy to acquire this crystal many years later.

LP426 - Epidote $ 60 (=~ AUS$ 87)
San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.3 x 1.2 cm

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Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp426a.jpg]

Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp426b.jpg]

Epidote from San Quintin, Baja Norte, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp426c.jpg]

MK967 - Stilbite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 219)
Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 5 cm

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Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk967a.jpg]

Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk967b.jpg]

Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/mk967c.jpg]

Large crystals of peach-colored Stilbite crystals. Excellent undamaged cluster good all around. Ex. Len Pisciotta.

LP415 - Feldspar var. Moonstone $ 120 (=~ AUS$ 175)
Namalulu, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 3.7 x 3 cm

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Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp415a.jpg]

Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp415c.jpg]

Recent find of crystallized moonstone from Tanzania. Individual crystals to 2.7cm that display a satiny blue color when turned under lighting. This 'Schiller effect' of color is seen at different angles on the different crystals and was therefore not possible to catch in still photos and these are therefore more colorful and attractive in person. Moonstone crystals are rare! Sawcut on bottom.

LP126 - Amblygonite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 510)
Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4 x 3.7 x 3 cm

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Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126a.jpg]

Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126b.jpg]

Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126c.jpg]

Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp126d.jpg]

Large single crystal of translucent to transparent yellow Amblygonite. Amblygonite is a rare lithium-aluminum phosphate species that is not commonly seen in fine display quality crystals. This crystal is big and chunky with glassy luster and is mostly complete all around.

MK921 - Azurite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 510)
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 8 x 7 x 3.5 cm

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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk921a.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk921b.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk921c.jpg]

Vivid blue Azurite crystals on matrix from the Milpillas Mine in Mexico. This is an unusual Azurite due both the to the uncommon lighter blue color and the stepped, scale-like surface growth on the crystal faces. Aesthetic and unusual piece.

LP841 - Cerussite $ 160 (=~ AUS$ 233)
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm

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Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841a.jpg]

Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841b.jpg]

Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841c.jpg]

Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841d.jpg]

Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841e.jpg]

Parallel grown 'snowflake' Cerussite crystals from Tsumeb. Complete all around and undamaged.

LP832 - Topaz $ 60 (=~ AUS$ 87)
Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm

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Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp832a.jpg]

Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp832b.jpg]

Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp832d.jpg]

Single gem Topaz crystal from Namibia. Well terminated, glassy, transparent, and undamaged.

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