Selected Specimens

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MK962 - Fluorite $ 180
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 5.0 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk962a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk962b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk962c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk962d.jpg]

Glassy, ransparent stepped cubic Fluorite crystals from the Yaogangxian Mine. The Fluorite is a light blue with purple phantoms. Green Chlorite and yellow Muscovite grew over parts of an earlier generation of the Fluorite and were overgrown by later generations.

FM433 - Andradite $ 60
 unknown
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm


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Andradite from unknown [db_pics/pics/fm433a.jpg] Andradite from unknown [db_pics/pics/fm433b.jpg] Andradite from unknown [db_pics/pics/fm433c.jpg] Andradite from unknown [db_pics/pics/fm433d.jpg]

Cluster of large, translucnet green Andradite crystals that came to me in a collection without any provided locality information. The garnets reach 2.5cm in diameter.

FM334 - Dioptase $ 350
 Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo
miniature - 3.2 x 3.2 x 2 cm


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Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm334a.jpg] Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm334b.jpg] Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm334c.jpg] Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm334d.jpg]

A small Dioptase specimen with a lot of character. It's a complete floater composed of nothing but Dioptase crystals in a somewhat ring-formation with an opening in the center.

FM212 - Dioptase on Quartz $ 180
 Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo
miniature - 4 x 3.0 x 2 cm


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Dioptase on Quartz from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm212a.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm212b.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm212c.jpg] Dioptase on Quartz from Sanda Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm212d.jpg]

Tall, flat formation of Quartz crystals with attached Dioptase. The Quartz formation is translucent and covered on both sides by drusy crystals. The Dioptase reach large size with crystals to 2cm.

FM434 - Calcite with Stilbite $ 3500
 Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India
cabinet - 10 x 7 x 5 cm


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Calcite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/fm434a.jpg] Calcite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/fm434b.jpg] Calcite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/fm434c.jpg] Calcite with Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/fm434d.jpg]

Highly aesthetic specimen of transparent Calcite crystals well centered on a drusy Quartz coated matrix. Peach colored Stilbite crystals and Quartz stalactites add to the appeal. Comes with a custom lucite base.

FM207 - Dioptase on Chrysocolla $ 120
 Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo
small cabinet - 7.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm


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Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm207a.jpg] Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm207b.jpg] Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm207c.jpg] Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Reneville, Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm207f.jpg]

Bright sparkling Dioptase crystals on matrix. The Dioptase are made even more beautiful by the layer of blue Chrysocolla coating the matrix.

FM376 - Copper $ 1500
 Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 7 x 4.5 cm


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Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376a.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376b.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376c.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376d.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/fm376e.jpg]

Sculptural specimen of Copper crystals from the Quincy Mine. The specimen consists of two distinct crystal groups - one flat lying with and another rising straight up out from the side of the first. Excellent patina and crystal form and a very unique looking piece. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM377 - Azurite $ 1200
 Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China
small cabinet - 5.2 x 4.7 x 4.7 cm


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Azurite from Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm377a.jpg] Azurite from Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm377b.jpg] Azurite from Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm377c.jpg] Azurite from Shilu Mine, Guangdong Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm377e.jpg]

Spherical cluster of deep blue Azurite crystals. Well crystallized all around and in excellent condition. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM378 - Spessartine $ 600
 Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 7.5 x 7.0 x 6 cm


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Spessartine from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm378a.jpg] Spessartine from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm378b.jpg] Spessartine from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm378e.jpg] Spessartine from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm378f.jpg]

Cluster of glassy deep wine-red Spessartine crystals with small crystals of attached white feldspar. Indivicual crystals reach 2cm in size. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM379 - Grossular $ 3000
 Mana Mine, Bajaur Agency, Pakistan
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 5 cm


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Grossular from Mana Mine, Bajaur Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm379a.jpg] Grossular from Mana Mine, Bajaur Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm379b.jpg] Grossular from Mana Mine, Bajaur Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm379c.jpg]

Large orange Grossular crystals from the Mana Mine in Pakistan. The crystals are translucent with a pleasing orange color and reach 3cm in size. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection and comes with an old Kristalle label.

FM381 - Smithsonite $ 1500
 Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico
cabinet - 10.5 x 9 x 3.5 cm


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Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm381a.jpg] Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm381b.jpg] Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm381c.jpg]

Large pink Smithsonite specimen from Mexico. A larger than average sized specimen with rolling surface features and satiny luster. The color ranges from pink to slightly lavender. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM382 - Rhodochrosite $ 1000
 Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Rhodochrosite from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm382a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm382b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/fm382c.jpg]

A 2.5cm crystal of Rhodochrosite on matrix from the Sunnyside Mine. Some from this mine can be more opaque and pink - this one is translucent and red. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM383 - Cuprian Adamite $ 750
 Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
cabinet - 10 x 7 x 4 cm


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Cuprian Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm383a.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm383c.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm383d.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm383e.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm383f.jpg]

Bright green Cuprian Adamite crystals on Limonite. The crystals grew in an open vug and have lustrous, glassy faces. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM386 - Olmiite $ 550
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
small cabinet - 7.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm


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Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm386a.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm386b.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm386d.jpg]

Six peach colored Olmiite crystals on a matrix covered by drusy Calcite crystals. The crystals are translucent with high luster. The largest crystal is 1.8cm and well positioned for maximum display. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM391 - Spessartine with Quartz $ 500
 Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China
cabinet - 13 x 6 x 6 cm


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Spessartine with Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm391a.jpg] Spessartine with Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm391b.jpg] Spessartine with Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm391c.jpg] Spessartine with Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm391f.jpg]

Sparkling orange Spessartine crystals coating Feldspar crystals with larger Smokey Quartz crystals rising up. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
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109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144
145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156
157 158 159 160

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