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MK482 - Apophyllite $ 180
 Shrirampur, Ahemdnagar, Maharashtra State, India
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Apophyllite from Shrirampur, Ahemdnagar, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/mk482a.jpg] Apophyllite from Shrirampur, Ahemdnagar, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/mk482b.jpg]

Intergrown spherical clusters of translucent green Apophyllite in a crystal lined vug in basalt.

MK483 - Apophyllite $ 300
 Shrirampur, Ahemdnagar, Maharashtra State, India
small cabinet - 8.5 x 6.5 x 4 cm


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Apophyllite from Shrirampur, Ahemdnagar, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/mk483a.jpg] Apophyllite from Shrirampur, Ahemdnagar, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/mk483b.jpg] Apophyllite from Shrirampur, Ahemdnagar, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/mk483c.jpg]

Spherical cluster of translucent green Apophyllite in a crystal lined vug in basalt.

MK485 - Calaverite $ 950
 Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 6.5 x 3 x 2 cm


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Calaverite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk485a.jpg] Calaverite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk485b.jpg] Calaverite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk485c.jpg] Calaverite from Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk485d.jpg]

Rich specimen of Calaverite, a rare Gold telluride mineral, from Cripple Creek. Veins of solid Calaverite run all throughout the Quartz matrix with crystalized surfaces in areas. Lots of Calaverite in this one! Ex. Jerry Music collection.

MK487 - Azurite $ 750
 Watercourse Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.4 x 2.3 cm


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Azurite from Watercourse Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk487a.jpg] Azurite from Watercourse Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk487b.jpg] Azurite from Watercourse Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk487c.jpg]

Floater cluster of intergrown Azurite crystals from the now closed Milpillas Mine. Bright, vibrant blue crystals all around without matrix, typical style for the Watercourse Pocket. Undamaged.

MK488 - Manganotantalite $ 75
 Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique
thumbnail - 0.8 x 0.6 x 0.3 cm


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Manganotantalite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk488a.jpg] Manganotantalite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk488b.jpg] Manganotantalite from Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique [db_pics/pics/mk488c.jpg]

Intergrown pair of red Manganotantalite crystals from the Alto Ligonha pegmatites. Though small, they are translucent to transparent and show great red color.

MK491 - Cinnabar $ 500
 Yanwuping Mines, Guizhou, China
cabinet - 10.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm


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Cinnabar from Yanwuping Mines, Guizhou, China [db_pics/pics/mk491a.jpg] Cinnabar from Yanwuping Mines, Guizhou, China [db_pics/pics/mk491b.jpg] Cinnabar from Yanwuping Mines, Guizhou, China [db_pics/pics/mk491c.jpg] Cinnabar from Yanwuping Mines, Guizhou, China [db_pics/pics/mk491d.jpg]

Classic Cinnabar penetration twin on drusy Quartz with Dolomite. The Cinnabar crystal is perfect and translucent red when backlit.

MK493 - Cassiterite $ 250
 Viloco Mine, La Paz, Bolivia
miniature - 4.8 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk493a.jpg] Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk493b.jpg]

Large, lustrous black crystals of Cassiterite. Main crystal is 3cm in size!

MK494 - Azurite $ 3500
 Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm


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Azurite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk494a.jpg] Azurite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk494b.jpg] Azurite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk494c.jpg] Azurite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk494d.jpg]

Pair of large Azurite crystals rising straight up off the matrix. The Azurite are perfect and undamaged, one of which is partially altering to Malachite. Ex. Vic Hoffman collection.

MK495 - Cerussite with Barite $ 125
 Mibladen, Morocco
miniature - 5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Cerussite with Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk495a.jpg] Cerussite with Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk495b.jpg] Cerussite with Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk495c.jpg]

Glassy and lustrous 1.2cm Cerussite crystal with bladed pink Barite crystals.

MK496 - Grossular $ 160
 48-55 Mine, Vesper Peak, Snohomish Co., Washington, USA
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.7 x 2 cm


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Grossular from 48-55 Mine, Vesper Peak, Snohomish Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/mk496a.jpg] Grossular from 48-55 Mine, Vesper Peak, Snohomish Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/mk496b.jpg] Grossular from 48-55 Mine, Vesper Peak, Snohomish Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/mk496c.jpg]

Gemmy orange Grossular crystals to 1cm on Hedenbergite.

MK497 - Apatite $ 300
 Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.8 cm


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Apatite from Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk497a.jpg] Apatite from Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk497b.jpg] Apatite from Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk497c.jpg] Apatite from Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk497d.jpg]

Single yellow Apatite crystal from a pegmatite in the Fulford mining district. This locality is not well known and these crystals are rarely seen for sale. This is a translucent crystal (with gem areas), perfectly terminated, complete all around and undamaged.

MK498 - Chalcopyrite on Calcite $ 150
 Brushy Creek Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
small cabinet - 6.7 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Brushy Creek Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk498a.jpg] Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Brushy Creek Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk498b.jpg]

Scalenohedral Calcite crystals partially coated by sparkling irridescent Chalcopyrite crystals. Fine quality undamaged crystals to over 4cm in length.

LV372 - Wurtzite $ 200
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.3 x 3.3 x 1 cm


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Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV372a.jpg] Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV372b.jpg] Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV372d.jpg]

Bright orange single Wurtzite crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. The crystal has smooth faces along the edges and irregular stepped faces on the front. Glows translucent orange when backlit.

LV366 - Orthoclase $ 95
 Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm


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Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV366a.jpg] Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV366c.jpg] Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV366d.jpg]

Gem quality Orthoclase (Feldspar), a rarity for the species. Colorless and totally transparent with good crystal faces.

LV367 - Orthoclase $ 95
 Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar
thumbnail - 1.2 x 1 x 1 cm


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Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV367a.jpg] Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV367b.jpg] Orthoclase from Anjanabononoia, Manapa pegmatite Field, Betafo, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV367d.jpg]

Gem quality Orthoclase (Feldspar), a rarity for the species. Colorless and totally transparent with good crystal faces.
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