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FM327 - Apatite $ 300
 Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Apatite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm327a.jpg] Apatite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm327b.jpg] Apatite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm327e.jpg]

Complete single yellow Apatite crystal, larger sized than most. There is a Quartz crystal attached to one side. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM329 - Adamite $ 750
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.2 x 4.2 x 2.0 cm


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Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm329a.jpg] Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm329b.jpg] Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm329c.jpg] Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm329d.jpg]

Fan-shaped and spherical masses of yellow Adamite on drusy Adamite without matrix. Aesthetic grouping of crystals. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM330 - Silver, Copper $ 700
 Michigan, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Silver, Copper from Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm330a.jpg] Silver, Copper from Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm330b.jpg] Silver, Copper from Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm330c.jpg] Silver, Copper from Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm330e.jpg]

Large mass of Silver crystals with Copper, sometimes called a 'halfbreed'. Comes mounted on a Lucite display stand. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM331 - Andradite var. Topazolite $ 500
 Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 4.5 cm


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Andradite var. Topazolite from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm331a.jpg] Andradite var. Topazolite from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm331b.jpg] Andradite var. Topazolite from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm331d.jpg] Andradite var. Topazolite from Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm331e.jpg]

Golden Andradite var. Topazolite crystals on matrix. The crystals are translucent to transparent and reach 1.7cm in size. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM318 - Tourmaline $ 900
 Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan
miniature - 4.9 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm


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Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm318b.jpg] Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm318c.jpg] Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm318f.jpg]

Cluster of 3 Tourmaline crystals with minor Lepidolite. The crystals grade up from a rose pink to a more transparent lighter pink in the middle, to mint green terminations. Complete all around and undamaged. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM319 - Malachite $ 250
 Kerrouchen, Midelt Province, Morocco
small cabinet - 6.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Malachite from Kerrouchen, Midelt Province, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm319a.jpg] Malachite from Kerrouchen, Midelt Province, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm319b.jpg] Malachite from Kerrouchen, Midelt Province, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm319d.jpg] Malachite from Kerrouchen, Midelt Province, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm319e.jpg]

Cluster satiny, fibrous Malachite crystals from Morocco. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM320 - Barite on Fluorite $ 250
 Xiefang Mine, Ruijin Co., Jiangxi, China
cabinet - 11.5 x 8.5 x 3.5 cm


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Barite on Fluorite from Xiefang Mine, Ruijin Co., Jiangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm320a.jpg] Barite on Fluorite from Xiefang Mine, Ruijin Co., Jiangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm320c.jpg] Barite on Fluorite from Xiefang Mine, Ruijin Co., Jiangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm320f.jpg]

Golden Barite crystals atop translucent green cubes of Fluorite. Colorful Chinese classic. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM322 - Dioptase on Calcite with Duftite $ 400
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.2 x 3 cm


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Dioptase on Calcite with Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm322a.jpg] Dioptase on Calcite with Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm322b.jpg] Dioptase on Calcite with Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm322d.jpg] Dioptase on Calcite with Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm322e.jpg]

Deep green crystals of Dioptase atop white Calcite with areas of lighter green Duftite. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM323 - Tourmaline $ 500
 Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan
small cabinet - 5.6 x 2.3 x 2 cm


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Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm323a.jpg] Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm323b.jpg] Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm323c.jpg] Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm323d.jpg]

Cluster parallel grown Tourmaline crystals with minor Albite. The crystals are a medium pink with green terminations. Complete all around and well terminated. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM324 - Pyromorphite $ 300
 Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm324a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm324c.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/fm324d.jpg]

Cute spherical cluster of lime green Pyromorphite crystals with crystals spraying out in all directions. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM310 - Rhodochrosite on Quartz $ 500
 Cavnic, Maramures, Romania
cabinet - 12.5 x 8.5 x 6.5 cm


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Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/fm310a.jpg] Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/fm310b.jpg] Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/fm310c.jpg] Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/fm310e.jpg]

White Quartz crystals coated by pink Rhodochrosite. The Quartz form a nice variety of sizes and many of the larger crystals have smaller crystals growing out from the sides. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM311 - Aquamarine $ 500
 Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan
small cabinet - 8.7 x 4 x 4 cm


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Aquamarine from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm311a.jpg] Aquamarine from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm311b.jpg] Aquamarine from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm311c.jpg] Aquamarine from Nagar, Hunza Valley, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm311d.jpg]

Large cluster of Aquamarine crystals from Pakistan. Complete all around with damage to one of the smaller side crystals. Translucent and well terminated, could be improved by cleaning. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM312 - Hubnerite with Quartz $ 350
 Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru
small cabinet - 7.5 x 7 x 4.5 cm


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Hubnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/fm312a.jpg] Hubnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/fm312b.jpg] Hubnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/fm312c.jpg] Hubnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/fm312e.jpg]

Deep red Hubnerite crystals associated with transparent Quartz crystals. The Hubnerite crystals are nicely terminated and show red on edges. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM313 - Hedenbergite in Quartz $ 400
 Serifos Island, Greece
cabinet - 14 x 9.5 x 9 cm


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Hedenbergite in Quartz from Serifos Island, Greece [db_pics/pics/fm313a.jpg] Hedenbergite in Quartz from Serifos Island, Greece [db_pics/pics/fm313b.jpg] Hedenbergite in Quartz from Serifos Island, Greece [db_pics/pics/fm313c.jpg]

Cluster of large, tapering Quartz crystals colors green by inclusions of Hedenbergite. Main crystal is 14cm tall! Could be improved with cleaning. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM314 - Silver $ 350
 Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco
cabinet - 12.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Silver from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm314a.jpg] Silver from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm314b.jpg] Silver from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm314c.jpg]

Large sheet of solid Silver with Calcite at the bottom forming a base. The Silver is thick and sturdy. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
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