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SM606 - Sphalerite with Quartz Pacococha, Huancavalica, Peru cabinet - 12.0 x 9.2 x 4.7 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large, dark color Sphalerite crystals dominate the top of this specimen with the largest individual one measuring 3.5cm on edge. The matrix is entirely Sphalerite with the terminated top crystals showing small white druzy Quartz crystals providing a nice contrast. Weight is 1lb, 10oz. Ex. The Rocksmiths Minerals with their old label showing $22 price over 20 years ago. A very clean specimen with only minor contact or chipping to the main crystals.
SM615 - Axinite on Quartz $ 240 Butte County, California, USA miniature - 4.0 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() A rare specimen from Butte County in California showing a cluster of bladed, light brown, Axinite crystals centered on a pair of water-clear Quartz crystals. The specimen is a floater with no point of attachment visible and the Quartz crystals are terminated on both ends. No visible damage to any part of this specimen. Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), in Minerals of California, notes an occurrence near the Feather River and Yankee Hill areas, but little else is known. Comes mounted with minreal tac in a 2-inch perky box with an original old faded label. A true rarity for the California collector.
SM552 - Carrolite $ 150 Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo small cabinet - 5.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Mirror-lustrous octahedral Carrollite crystals to 1.8cm on matrix with white Calcite. From older finds out of an old collection.
SM553 - Carrolite $ 180 Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo miniature - 3.2 x 2.8 x 2.6 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Mirror-lustrous octahedral Carrollite crystals to 1.7cm on matrix with white Calcite and Chalcopyrite visible. From older finds out of an old collection.
SM554 - Carrolite $ 200 Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo miniature - 4.8 x 4.0 x 2.3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Mirror-lustrous octahedral Carrollite crystals to 1.3cm on matrix with white Calcite. From older finds out of an old collection.
SM558 - Zircon crystals on/after Siderite with Orthoclase, Quartz, and Aegirine $ 240 Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Southern Region, Malawi cabinet - 11.0 x 4.7 x 2.3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A large, 11.0cm long, double-terminated, dark colored Aegirine crystal serves as host to a number of species including dozens of small yellow gemmy Zircon crystals, white Orthoclase crystals, large encrusted Siderite crystals, and a few clear Quartz points. Sold to me as Zircon replacing Siderite crystals, of which there are 3 distinct crystals to 2cm. An outstanding combination of species for the locality and in very good condition all-around.
SM565 - Pyromorphite $ 150 Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bright lime green crystals of Pyromorphite. The specimen is solid Pyromorphite and is a floater with no Limonite matrix. Showy with top lime green color.
SM566 - Pyromorphite $ 220 Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China miniature - 3.3 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Bright lime green crystals of Pyromorphite. The specimen is solid Pyromorphite and is a floater with no Limonite matrix. Showy with top lime green color.
SM569 - Pyromorphite $ 140 Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bright lime green crystals of Pyromorphite. The specimen is solid Pyromorphite and is a floater with no Limonite matrix. Showy with top lime green color.
SM570 - Carrolite $ 150 Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo miniature - 4.6 x 4.5 x 3.8 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Mirror-lustrous octahedral Carrollite crystals to 1.2cm on high luster terminated white Calcite crystals. A superb example for the species. From older finds out of an old collection.
SM574 - Pyromorphite $ 240 Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China miniature - 3.6 x 1.7 x 1.0 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Bright lime green crystals of Pyromorphite. The specimen is solid Pyromorphite and is a floater with no Limonite matrix. Showy with top lime green color.
SM576 - Pyromorphite $ 100 Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China thumbnail - 3.0 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Bright lime green crystals of Pyromorphite. The specimen is solid Pyromorphite and is a floater with no Limonite matrix. Showy with top lime green color.
SM577 - Pyromorphite $ 120 Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bright lime green crystals of Pyromorphite. The specimen is solid Pyromorphite and is a floater with no Limonite matrix. Showy with top lime green color.
SM639 - Rosalite $ 260 Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco miniature - 3.7 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large crystals of translucent Roselite to over 1cm on matrix. One small crystal has a cleave, and one amin crystal is located along the edge and incomplte there, otherwise undamaged. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old dealer label showing a price of $650.
SM644 - Brucite $ 220 Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 1.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Pinwheel formation of translucent yellow Brucite on matrix from recent finds in Pakistan. Undamaged and good from both sides. Brucite specimen that are both on matrix and not contacted are uncommon.
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