Selected Specimens

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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 $ 800
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 $ 950
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.


LL141 - Azurite, Bayldonite after Mimetite, Wulfenite $ 600
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite, Bayldonite after Mimetite, Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL141a.jpg] Azurite, Bayldonite after Mimetite, Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL141b.jpg] Azurite, Bayldonite after Mimetite, Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL141c.jpg] Azurite, Bayldonite after Mimetite, Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL141d.jpg] Azurite, Bayldonite after Mimetite, Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL141e.jpg]

This specimen is just loaded with crystals - prismatic blue Azurite crystals, elongated green crystals of Bayldonite after Mimetite pseudomorphs, transparent, platy Wulfenite crystals, Malachite, Rosasite, and undoubtedly more. It's one of those specimens that is instantly recognizable as being from Tsumeb due to it's very colorful mixture of minerals.


LL170 - Mimetite $ 750
San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico
miniature - 4.8 x 3 x 2.3 cm


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Mimetite from San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL170a.jpg] Mimetite from San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL170b.jpg] Mimetite from San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL170c.jpg] Mimetite from San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL170d.jpg] Mimetite from San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL170e.jpg]

Botryoidal, satiny yellow Mimetite. This is old material rarely seen now in this quality. It's almost solid Mimetite with just a small amount of matrix on the backside. It's also in pristine condition, perfect except for a small chip at the very bottom as seen in photos.


LL183 - Lazulite $ 300
Big Fish River, Yukon, Canada
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2 cm


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Lazulite from Big Fish River, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/LL183a.jpg] Lazulite from Big Fish River, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/LL183b.jpg] Lazulite from Big Fish River, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/LL183d.jpg]

Large, lustrous crystals of deep blue Lazulite, the most well known of the 'Yukon phosphate' minerals found at this locality. Individual crystals are good sized for the locality reaching 1.2cm.


LL153 - Azurite $ 750
Touissit, Morocco
miniature - 4.8 x 2.8 x 1.2 cm


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Azurite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/LL153a.jpg] Azurite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/LL153b.jpg] Azurite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/LL153c.jpg] Azurite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/LL153d.jpg] Azurite from Touissit, Morocco [db_pics/pics/LL153e.jpg]

Large single Azurite crystal with a small attached crystal that is altering to Malachite. There is also some alteration to Malachite under the surface of the main crystal that gives areas of 'electric' blue color. Fully terminated and complete all around. There is one chipped area on the side with the small attached crystal (though most of what you see in the third photo is natural etched growth), otherwise it's undamaged. Comes with an old Geary Murdock collection label.


LL158 - Apatite with Mica $ 500
Medina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Apatite with Mica from Medina, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/LL158a.jpg] Apatite with Mica from Medina, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/LL158b.jpg] Apatite with Mica from Medina, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/LL158c.jpg] Apatite with Mica from Medina, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/LL158.mp4]

GEM golden Apatite crystals from Medina. These are famous for their clarity and indeed this specimen looks like a cluster of faceted gemstones with water-clear intergrown perfect crystals. Even the small book of mica is transparent! It's complete all around with the point of contact on the right side as photographed, the thicker left side is terminated with a multitude of tiny crystal faces.


LL192 - 'Endlichite' after Wulfenite $ 350
Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6.5 x 2 cm


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'Endlichite' after Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL192a.jpg] 'Endlichite' after Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL192b.jpg] 'Endlichite' after Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL192c.jpg] 'Endlichite' after Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL192d.jpg] 'Endlichite' after Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL192e.jpg]

Orange Wufenite crystals coated are partially replaced by arsenian Vanadinite (known as Endlichite). Wulfenite crystals without coatings show etching. Crystals to 2cm in size, undamaged. Comes with an old Roberts Minerals label.


LL189 - Wulfenite $ 220
Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.7 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL189a.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL189b.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL189c.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL189d.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL189e.jpg]

Spiky Wulfenite crystals on matrix. The Wulfenite occur as elongated, pyramidal orange crystals to 1cm sticking straight up off the matrix.


LL108 - Wulfenite $ 1200
Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
thumbnail - 3 x 2.2 x 2 cm


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Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL108a.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL108b.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL108c.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL108d.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL108e.jpg]

Gemmy orange Wulfenite crystals on matrix with white Hydrozincite. There ae two crystals and both are complete and undamaged, well crystallized all around. Main crystal has areas of transparency. Great color!


LL160 - Wulfenite $ 900
Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL160a.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL160b.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL160c.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL160d.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL160e.jpg]

Gemmy orange Wulfenite crystal, 2.5cm wide, on matrix. The crystal is complete and undamaged, well crytallized all around with areas of transparency.


LL163 - Wulfenite $ 750
Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.3 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL163a.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL163b.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL163c.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL163d.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL163e.jpg]

White Calcite coated with a dusting of greenish brown Descloizite hosting a cluster of orange Wulfenite crystals. Individual crystals reach 2.5cm on the diagonal. The crystals are chunky (1.5cm thick!) and undamaged and display equally well from either side.


LL134 - Cuprite $ 750
Ray Mine, Dripping Spring Mountains, Pinal Co. Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 3 cm


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Cuprite from Ray Mine, Dripping Spring Mountains, Pinal Co. Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL134a.jpg] Cuprite from Ray Mine, Dripping Spring Mountains, Pinal Co. Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL134b.jpg] Cuprite from Ray Mine, Dripping Spring Mountains, Pinal Co. Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL134c.jpg] Cuprite from Ray Mine, Dripping Spring Mountains, Pinal Co. Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL134d.jpg]

Well crystallized specimen of individual, large Cuprite crystals (coatings n Copper and Chalcotrichite are more common from the mine). Sharp, well formed crystals to 5mm richly cover specimen. Undamaged, historic, fine quality specimen. Comes with a Dick Morris, Mark Hay label.
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