Selected Specimens

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LL117 - Acanthite $ 750
 Hongda Mine, Xiaoqinggou Ag-Mn deposit, Lingqiu County, Datong, Shanxi, China
miniature - 3.7 x 2.9 x 1.1 cm


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Acanthite from Hongda Mine, Xiaoqinggou Ag-Mn deposit, Lingqiu County, Datong, Shanxi, China [db_pics/pics/LL117a.jpg] Acanthite from Hongda Mine, Xiaoqinggou Ag-Mn deposit, Lingqiu County, Datong, Shanxi, China [db_pics/pics/LL117b.jpg] Acanthite from Hongda Mine, Xiaoqinggou Ag-Mn deposit, Lingqiu County, Datong, Shanxi, China [db_pics/pics/LL117c.jpg] Acanthite from Hongda Mine, Xiaoqinggou Ag-Mn deposit, Lingqiu County, Datong, Shanxi, China [db_pics/pics/LL117d.jpg] Acanthite from Hongda Mine, Xiaoqinggou Ag-Mn deposit, Lingqiu County, Datong, Shanxi, China [db_pics/pics/LL117e.jpg] Acanthite from Hongda Mine, Xiaoqinggou Ag-Mn deposit, Lingqiu County, Datong, Shanxi, China [db_pics/pics/LL117f.jpg]

Steel gray Acanthite crystal showing good crystal structure on both sides.

LL138 - Wulfenite $ 900
 Red Cloud Mine, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 6 cm


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Wulfenite from Red Cloud Mine, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL138a.jpg] Wulfenite from Red Cloud Mine, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL138c.jpg] Wulfenite from Red Cloud Mine, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL138d.jpg] Wulfenite from Red Cloud Mine, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL138e.jpg]

Beautiful glassy orange/red Wulfenite crystals well exposed and filling seams in the matrix. Loaded with crystals, this is a very showing display specimen. There are some damaged crystals, but many more perfect ones.

LL143 - Dioptase $ 350
 Ray Mine, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 4.8 x 3.8 x 2 cm


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Dioptase from Ray Mine, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL143a.jpg] Dioptase from Ray Mine, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL143b.jpg] Dioptase from Ray Mine, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL143c.jpg]

Drusy crystals of Dioptase with Chrysocolla on matrix. Excellent quality for the locality and the USA in general.

LL140 - Franklinite $ 250
 Sterling Hill Mine, Franklin, New Jersey, USA
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Franklinite from Sterling Hill Mine, Franklin, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/LL140a.jpg] Franklinite from Sterling Hill Mine, Franklin, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/LL140b.jpg] Franklinite from Sterling Hill Mine, Franklin, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/LL140c.jpg] Franklinite from Sterling Hill Mine, Franklin, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/LL140d.jpg] Franklinite from Sterling Hill Mine, Franklin, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/LL140e.jpg]

Octahedral crystals of Franklinite to 1.7cm on matrix. There are four good complete crystals exposed, with other partial crystals embedded in the matrix.

LL139 - Crocoite $ 950
 Berezovsk, Ural Mtns., Russia
miniature - 4 x 3 x 3 cm


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Crocoite from Berezovsk, Ural Mtns., Russia [db_pics/pics/LL139a.jpg] Crocoite from Berezovsk, Ural Mtns., Russia [db_pics/pics/LL139b.jpg] Crocoite from Berezovsk, Ural Mtns., Russia [db_pics/pics/LL139c.jpg]

Orange/red Crocoite crystals to 1cm in size on multiple sides of the specimen. Bereszovsk is the type locality for Crocoite and was first described from this mine way back in 1766. Uncommon specimen potentially hundreds of years old.

LL132 - Pyromorphite $ 750
 Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, USA
small cabinet - 9 x 6.5 x 2 cm


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Pyromorphite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, USA [db_pics/pics/LL132a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, USA [db_pics/pics/LL132b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, USA [db_pics/pics/LL132c.jpg] Pyromorphite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, USA [db_pics/pics/LL132e.jpg]

Thin matrix covered on the front side by green Pyromorphite. A USA classic from a historic old Lead and Silver mine. In excellent condition, espcially considering this piece could date back to the 1800s. Comes with two old labels.

LL147 - Malachite after Azurite $ 225 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 112
 Touissit, Oujda, Morocco
small cabinet - 5.3 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Malachite after Azurite from Touissit, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/LL147a.jpg] Malachite after Azurite from Touissit, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/LL147b.jpg] Malachite after Azurite from Touissit, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/LL147c.jpg] Malachite after Azurite from Touissit, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/LL147d.jpg]

Two connected crystals of Malachite after Azurite pseudomorphs. Rich green with a velvety surface luster. Comes with an old Al McGuinness label.

LL115 - Fluorite on Sphalerite $ 450
 Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee, USA
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm


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Fluorite on Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee, USA [db_pics/pics/LL115b.jpg] Fluorite on Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee, USA [db_pics/pics/LL115c.jpg] Fluorite on Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee, USA [db_pics/pics/LL115d.jpg] Fluorite on Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee, USA [db_pics/pics/LL115e.jpg]

Translucent purple Fluorite crystal atop crystals of deep red Sphalerite. The Fluorite is 5cm (on the diagonal), complete all around and undamaged.

CT900 - Witherite $ 350
 Cumberland, England
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.7 x 2.8 cm


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Witherite from Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/CT900a.jpg] Witherite from Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/CT900b.jpg] Witherite from Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/CT900c.jpg] Witherite from Cumberland, England [db_pics/pics/CT900d.jpg]

Well crystallized cluster of solid Witherite. Undamaged, historic, fine quality specimen.

CT916 - Barite $ 350
 Book Cliffs, Grand Junction, Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 5.5 x 5.3 x 3 cm


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Barite from Book Cliffs, Grand Junction, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/CT916a.jpg] Barite from Book Cliffs, Grand Junction, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/CT916b.jpg] Barite from Book Cliffs, Grand Junction, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/CT916c.jpg] Barite from Book Cliffs, Grand Junction, Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/CT916d.jpg]

Glassy, transparent Barite crystal on matrix with other smaller crystals. Complete all around and undamaged, the main crystal is partially double-terminated. Old specimen from the Jean Mager and Chuck Trantham collections.

LL156 - Azurite, Malachite after Azurite $ 3500
 Tsumeb, Namibia
cabinet - 11 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm


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Azurite, Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL156a.jpg] Azurite, Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL156c.jpg] Azurite, Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL156d.jpg] Azurite, Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL156g.jpg] Azurite, Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL156h.jpg] Azurite, Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL156j.jpg]

Cluster of prismatic Azurite and Malachite after Azurite crystals with Arsentsumebite and Cerussite. I just the love the highly colorful specimens from this mine and this is a prime example of such a specimen. A very colorful mixture of blue, deep green Malachite, lighter green Arsentsumebite, and small crystals of Cerussite scattered about. Comes with an old Phil Scalisi label.

LL114 - Azurite with Cerussite $ 300
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Azurite with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL114a.jpg] Azurite with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL114b.jpg] Azurite with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL114c.jpg] Azurite with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL114e.jpg]

Cluster of glossy Azurite crystals associated with small Cerussite crystals. Main crystal is 3cm and double-terminated.

LL159 - Smithsonite $ 1200
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 9 x 7 x 4 cm


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL159a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL159b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL159c.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL159d.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL159e.jpg]

Pink Smithsonite crystals to 1.5cm on a dark sulphide rich matrix. There is one cleaved crystal but the rest are perfect. Big and showy specimen.

LL180 - Tennantite $ 1600
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL180a.jpg] Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL180b.jpg] Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL180c.jpg] Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL180e.jpg] Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL180f.jpg] Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL180g.jpg]

Sculptural cluster of well formed Tennantite crystals. Crystals reach 2cm on edge and some has coatings of micro white Dolomite. Areas of small Pyrite crystals add additional color contrast.

LL148 - Azurite $ 1250
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL148a.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL148b.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL148c.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL148d.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL148e.jpg]

Blocky, lustrous 2.5cm single Azurite crystal on matrix. Sharp, crisp edges with an area of 'electric' blue color on the main face.
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49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
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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