Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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C485 - Azurite with Malachite $ 1500
Tsumeb, Namibia
cabinet - 10 x 5 x 4.5 cm

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Azurite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c485a.jpg]

Azurite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c485b.jpg]

Azurite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c485c.jpg]

Azurite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c485d.jpg]

Azurite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c485e.jpg]

Azurite partially altered to Malchite, with the Malachite forming fine 'bulls-eye' patterns. The Azurite is sharply formed with lustrous faces. The back is a large 10cm partial crystal and there are 2 terminated Azurite crystals attached to the front, the best is 5cm tall and grown out away from the largest crystal.

C489 - Silver $ 750
Imiter Mine, Tinghir Prov., Morocco
small cabinet - 5.8 x 5.5 x 4 cm

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Silver from Imiter Mine, Tinghir Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/c489a.jpg]

Silver from Imiter Mine, Tinghir Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/c489b.jpg]

Silver from Imiter Mine, Tinghir Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/c489c.jpg]

Highly aesthetic, showy display Silver specimen with sheets of solid Silver protruding from a Calcite rich rock matrix. The matrix appears to have been stabilized.

C491 - Rutile on Hematite on Quartz $ 1000
Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland
small cabinet - 6 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm

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Rutile on Hematite on Quartz from Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/c491a.jpg]

Rutile on Hematite on Quartz from Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/c491b.jpg]

Rutile on Hematite on Quartz from Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/c491c.jpg]

Rutile on Hematite on Quartz from Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grischun, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/c491d.jpg]

Epitaxial red Rutile on Hematite crystals on a water clear, glassy crystal of light smokey Quartz. The Quartz crystal is 6cm tall and undamaged. The Hematite crystals reach 1.7cm in size.

C492 - Quartz scepter $ 250
Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 5 cm

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Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492a.jpg]

Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492b.jpg]

Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492c.jpg]

Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492d.jpg]

Quartz scepter from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c492e.jpg]

Transparent, light smokey Quartz scepter atop a Quartz crystal that is partially intergrown with black Tourmaline. The scepter is glassy with a stepped termination. Slight edge wear in places but relatively undamaged. This is an old crystal from the 1960s/70s.

C494 - Bournonite on Sphalerite $ 200
Machacamarca Mine, Potosí Department, Bolivia
small cabinet - 8.2 x 6 x 3 cm

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Bournonite on Sphalerite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosí Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/c494a.jpg]

Bournonite on Sphalerite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosí Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/c494b.jpg]

Bournonite on Sphalerite from Machacamarca Mine, Potosí Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/c494c.jpg]

Elongated, silvery Bournonite crystals to 1.4 cm on a Sphalerite matrix.

C495 - Prehnite $ 200
Djouga, Bendougou, Kayes Region, Mali
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm

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Prehnite from Djouga, Bendougou, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/c495a.jpg]

Prehnite from Djouga, Bendougou, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/c495b.jpg]

Prehnite from Djouga, Bendougou, Kayes Region, Mali [db_pics/pics/c495c.jpg]

Translucent green Prehnite with 4 stalactitic formations growing out of a Prehnite base. Sort of reminds me of a snails head.

C500 - Azurite with Malachite (R) $ 5000
Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm

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Azurite with Malachite (R) from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece [db_pics/pics/c500a.jpg]

Azurite with Malachite (R) from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece [db_pics/pics/c500b.jpg]

Azurite with Malachite (R) from Christiana Mine, Lavrion District, Greece [db_pics/pics/c500c.jpg]

Interconnected spherical clusters of Azurite with minor amounts of attached Malchite. This is a superb Greek Azurite specimen and was photographed in Lapis magazine. It is a floater specimen well crystallized all around and has one repair. Extraordinary color!

C504 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 350
Huanzala Mine, Peru
small cabinet - 5.5 x 5.0 x 4 cm

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Fluorite on Quartz from Huanzala Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/c504a.jpg]

Fluorite on Quartz from Huanzala Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/c504b.jpg]

Fluorite on Quartz from Huanzala Mine, Peru [db_pics/pics/c504c.jpg]

Colorless, transparent 2.5cm Fluorite octahedron perched atop a cluster of Quartz crystals. The Fluorite has stepped growth indentations into the crystal faces. A subtle beauty.

C505 - Copper $ 375
Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 1.6 cm

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Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c505a.jpg]

Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c505b.jpg]

Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c505c.jpg]

Copper crystal cluster with a deep, rich patina. Good on both sides and undamaged.

C512 - Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond $ 350
Herkimer, New York, USA
small cabinet - 8.5 x 8 x 5.5 cm

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Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Herkimer, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/c512a.jpg]

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Herkimer, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/c512b.jpg]

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Herkimer, New York, USA [db_pics/pics/c512c.jpg]

Cluster of double-terminated Quartz crystals known as 'Herkimer Diamonds'. Bright and glassy crystals that are complete and undamaged all around.

C515 - Quartz scepters $ 350
Chihuahua, Mexico
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 5 cm

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Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515a.jpg]

Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515b.jpg]

Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515c.jpg]

Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/c515d.jpg]

Cluster of excellent Quartz scepters with very slight Amethyst coloration. Small Chalcopyrite crystals are attached to the base. Comes with an old Lidstrom's label.

C518 - Calcite with Mottramite $ 150
Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 3.6 x 3.1 x 3 cm

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Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c518a.jpg]

Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c518b.jpg]

Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c518c.jpg]

Cluster lenticular Calcite crystals with green Mottramite. The Mottramite has great color and is both in and outside the Calcite A Tsumeb classic.

C524 - Andradite with Diopside $ 350
Gray Throne Claim, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm

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Andradite with Diopside from Gray Throne Claim, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c524a.jpg]

Andradite with Diopside from Gray Throne Claim, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c524b.jpg]

Andradite with Diopside from Gray Throne Claim, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/c524c.jpg]

Transluscent Andradite garnet crystals on Diopside. The Andradite crystals reach 9mm in size and are very sharply formed and transluscent amber colored. Fine quality specimen from a rare Arizona locality. Ex. Bruce Murphy collection.

C527 - Tourmaline $ 280
Mina Poa Alta, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 2 x 1.2 x 1 cm

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Tourmaline from Mina Poa Alta, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c527a.jpg]

Tourmaline from Mina Poa Alta, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c527b.jpg]

Tourmaline from Mina Poa Alta, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c527c.jpg]

Small but colorful single Tourmaline crystal with alternating shades of pink and green. Weighs 5.4 grams.

C529 - Calcite with Barite $ 350
Minerva Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
cabinet - 9.5 x 7 x 5.5 cm

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Calcite with Barite from Minerva Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/c529a.jpg]

Calcite with Barite from Minerva Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/c529b.jpg]

Calcite with Barite from Minerva Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/c529c.jpg]

Calcite with Barite from Minerva Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA [db_pics/pics/c529d.jpg]

Elongated Calcite crysals associated with sky blue Barite crystals. This is an old specimen and though there are a couple missing Calcite crystals, it's in great condition overall and the main Calcite crystals are perfect and 3cm tall. The only one like it I've ever owned, and I only find one similar on Mindat.

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