Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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C601 - Mottramite $ 250 (=~ ¥ 25880)
Berg Aukaus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia
small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 5 cm

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Mottramite from Berg Aukaus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c601a.jpg]

Mottramite from Berg Aukaus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c601c.jpg]

Mottramite from Berg Aukaus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c601d.jpg]

Large bubbly mass of black Mottramite with areas of a highly satiny surface luster. Undamaged with an old specimen number painted on the bottom and an old label showing a price of $250.

C602 - Pyromorphite $ 200 (=~ ¥ 20704)
Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China
small cabinet - 8.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 cm

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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/c602a.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/c602b.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/c602c.jpg]

Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/c602d.jpg]

Chunky Quartz matrix covered on multiple sides by drusy Pyromorphite and on one side by larger crystals. The Crystal range from yellowish green to bright neon lime green that contrast well against the white matrix. A couple missing crystals keep the price much lower than the visual impact would suggest.

C603 - Vanandinite $ 650 (=~ ¥ 67288)
Mibladen, Morocco
small cabinet - 6.7 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm

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Vanandinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/c603a.jpg]

Vanandinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/c603b.jpg]

Vanandinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/c603c.jpg]

Vanandinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/c603d.jpg]

Vanandinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/c603e.jpg]

Large red Vanadinite crystals to 1.8cm on matrix. Showy grouping of crystals with main group undamaged and all others except two insignificant 5mm crystals also undamaged. Although Vanadinite specimens are currently common, aesthetic clusters such as this are not.

C604 - Uvite on Magnesite $ 220 (=~ ¥ 22774)
Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil
small cabinet - 5.3 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm

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Uvite on Magnesite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c604a.jpg]

Uvite on Magnesite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c604b.jpg]

Uvite on Magnesite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/c604c.jpg]

Undamaged green Uvite crystals on white Magnesite. Fine example of this occurrence, with crystals on the backside too.

SM249 - Carrollite $ 60 (=~ ¥ 6211)
Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo
miniature - 4.2 x 4 x 3.2 cm

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Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM249a.jpg]

Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM249b.jpg]

Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM249c.jpg]

Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM249d.jpg]

Mirror-lustrous Carrollite crystals in white Calcite. Main crystal is 1.3cm in size and perfect except for one edge nick. There are also smaller, perfect crystals to 7mm present in various vugs within the Calcite.

SM251 - Carrollite $ 150 (=~ ¥ 15528)
Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm

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Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM251a.jpg]

Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM251b.jpg]

Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM251c.jpg]

Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM251d.jpg]

Mirror-lustrous Carrollite crystals within and protruding from white Calcite crystals. Main crystal is 1.5cm in size. Other Carrollites and Chalcopyrite crystals present. The Calcite is very transluscent.

SM252 - Carrollite $ 250 (=~ ¥ 25880)
Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 4.5 cm

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Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM252a.jpg]

Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM252b.jpg]

Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM252c.jpg]

Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM252d.jpg]

Mirror-lustrous Carrollite crystals in a vug in white Calcite. There are 3 interconnected crystals with the ain crystal approximately 2cm in size. The main crystal has a blocky, rectangula shape and a natural small indentation which is not damage.

SM253 - Carrollite $ 150 (=~ ¥ 15528)
Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3.4 cm

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Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM253a.jpg]

Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM253b.jpg]

Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM253c.jpg]

Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM253d.jpg]

Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/SM253e.jpg]

Mirror-lustrous Carrollite crystals in white Calcite. Main crystals is 1.3cm in size and perfect with small attached Chalcopyrite crystals.

SM263 - Stibnite $ 200 (=~ ¥ 20704)
San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 3 x 3 cm

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Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM263a.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM263b.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM263c.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM263d.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM263e.jpg]

Crystal sprays of Stibnite from the historic San Martin Mine. Small Calcite crystals and irridescent purple/blue Jamesonite needles add to the aesthetics of the specimen.

SM264 - Stibnite $ 200 (=~ ¥ 20704)
San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm

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Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM264a.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM264b.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM264c.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM264d.jpg]

Crystal sprays of Stibnite from the historic San Martin Mine. Small Calcite crystals and irridescent purple/blue Jamesonite needles add to the aesthetics of the specimen.

SM265 - Stibnite $ 200 (=~ ¥ 20704)
San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2 cm

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Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM265a.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM265b.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM265c.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM265d.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM265e.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM265f.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM265g.jpg]

Crystal sprays of Stibnite from the historic San Martin Mine. Small Calcite crystals and irridescent purple/blue Jamesonite needles add to the aesthetics of the specimen.

SM266 - Stibnite $ 300 (=~ ¥ 31056)
San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 3 x 2.5 cm

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Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM266a.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM266b.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM266c.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM266d.jpg]

Stibnite from San Martin Mine, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM266e.jpg]

Crystal sprays of Stibnite from the historic San Martin Mine. Small Calcite crystals and irridescent purple/blue Jamesonite needles add to the aesthetics of the specimen.

SM273 - Azurite ~~$ 240 (=~ ¥ 24845)~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 120 (=~ ¥ 12422)
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1.5 cm

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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM273a.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM273b.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM273c.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM273d.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM273e.jpg]

Translucent, tabular Azurite crystals from the Volborthite zone. The crystals are complete and undamaged. Milpillas is already considered the best Azurite locality in the world. While crystals are currently abundant, now is the time to get a good one before supplies dry up.

SM277 - Azurite $ 120 (=~ ¥ 12422)
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.3 x 0.5 cm

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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM277a.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM277b.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM277c.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM277d.jpg]

Translucent, tabular Azurite crystal from the Volborthite zone. Undamaged single crystal with a small amount of attached Malachite and matrix. Milpillas is already considered the best Azurite locality in the world. While crystals are currently abundant, now is the time to get a good one before supplies dry up.

SM278 - Azurite $ 250 (=~ ¥ 25880)
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.4 x 1.8 x 1 cm

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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM278a.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM278b.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM278c.jpg]

Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SM278d.jpg]

Translucent, tabular Azurite crystal from the Volborthite zone. Undamaged except for some micro edge chatter. Stands vertically on white matrix, complete all around. Milpillas is already considered the best Azurite locality in the world. While crystals are currently abundant, now is the time to get a good one before supplies dry up. (click on a page number to go to that page:)

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