Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

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J693 - Quartz on Fluorite $ 180
Chebka sidi Said, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
small cabinet - 8.0 x 5 x 2.5 cm

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Quartz on Fluorite from Chebka sidi Said, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/J693a.jpg]

Quartz on Fluorite from Chebka sidi Said, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/J693b.jpg]

Quartz on Fluorite from Chebka sidi Said, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/J693c.jpg]

Yellow Fluorite cubes to 3.5cm on edge with attached clear Quartz crystals, so clear they practically dissappear on the surfaces of the Fluorite. Translucent to transparent with good color saturation.

J695 - Quartz on Fluorite $ 150
Chebka sidi Said, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
small cabinet - 6.0 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm

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Quartz on Fluorite from Chebka sidi Said, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/J695a.jpg]

Quartz on Fluorite from Chebka sidi Said, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/J695b.jpg]

Quartz on Fluorite from Chebka sidi Said, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/J695c.jpg]

Yellow Fluorite cubes to 2.4cm on edge with attached drusy Quartz crystals to selected surfaces of the Fluorite. Translucent to transparent with good color saturation.

J699 - Brookite in Quartz $ 200
Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan
miniature - 4.5 x 3.2 x 2.7 cm

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Brookite in Quartz from Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J699a.jpg]

Brookite in Quartz from Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J699b.jpg]

Brookite in Quartz from Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/J699c.jpg]

Bright and transparent Quartz crystal with inclusions of Brookite crystals. This is an excellent example with long Brookite crystals, some of which are fully included in the Quartz and others that partially extend out of the Quartz. The central Brookite extends from the base of the Quartz right up the middle to the very tip of the Quartz! The Quartz is also mostly recrystallized on the base. Great crystal!!

J713 - Stilbite $ 350
Maharashtras State, India
small cabinet - 8.5 x 8 x 4 cm

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Stilbite from Maharashtras State, India [db_pics/pics/J713a.jpg]

Stilbite from Maharashtras State, India [db_pics/pics/J713b.jpg]

Stilbite from Maharashtras State, India [db_pics/pics/J713c.jpg]

Stilbite from Maharashtras State, India [db_pics/pics/J713d.jpg]

Double-terminated Stilbite on a matrix of drusy Quartz crystals. This is not your average Stilbite, with much better quality and presence than most. The crystal has a well saturated peach coloration and is 5.5cm tall with smaller crystals sticking out the sides. Stands up dramatically on the Quartz for great display. Good from all sides and undamaged. A really good one!!

J225 - Spessartine $ 65
Nigeria
thumbnail - 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm

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Spessartine from Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J225a.jpg]

Spessartine from Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J225b.jpg]

Spessartine from Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J225c.jpg]

Faceted Spessartine gemstone. A 5mm round weighing 0.75 carats. Good orange color.

J273 - Spessartine $ 120
Nigeria
thumbnail - 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm

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Spessartine from Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J273a.jpg]

Spessartine from Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J273b.jpg]

Spessartine from Nigeria [db_pics/pics/J273c.jpg]

Faceted Spessartine gemstone. A 6mm round weighing 1.25 carats. Good orange color.

J725 - Barite $ 220
Flagstaff Mountain, Northport, Stevens Co., Washington, USA
cabinet - 13 x 12 x 6 cm

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Barite from Flagstaff Mountain, Northport, Stevens Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/J725a.jpg]

Barite from Flagstaff Mountain, Northport, Stevens Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/J725b.jpg]

Barite from Flagstaff Mountain, Northport, Stevens Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/J725c.jpg]

Good coverage of yellow Barite crystals to 1.5cm on a tan rock matrix from an obscure USA locality. Excellent condition and alrged sized.

J726 - Hemimorphite $ 180
Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
cabinet - 14 x 9 x 8 cm

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Hemimorphite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J726a.jpg]

Hemimorphite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J726b.jpg]

Hemimorphite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J726c.jpg]

Hemimorphite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/J726d.jpg]

Large open vugs in Limonite matrix filled with brilliantly lustrous Hemimorphite crystals.

J729 - Fluorite $ 280
Eastgate Quarry, Durham, England
cabinet - 10 x 7 x 4 cm

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Fluorite from Eastgate Quarry, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/J729a.jpg]

Fluorite from Eastgate Quarry, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/J729b.jpg]

Fluorite from Eastgate Quarry, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/J729c.jpg]

Transparent yellow Fluorite cubes covering the entire top surface. Out of an old collection and in excellent condition without any bruising or dings.

J677 - Sanadine $ 150
Roc de Courlande, Puy de Dome, Auvergne, France
miniature - 5 x 4.3 x 2.8 cm

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Sanadine from Roc de Courlande, Puy de Dome, Auvergne, France [db_pics/pics/J677a.jpg]

Sanadine from Roc de Courlande, Puy de Dome, Auvergne, France [db_pics/pics/J677b.jpg]

Sanadine from Roc de Courlande, Puy de Dome, Auvergne, France [db_pics/pics/J677c.jpg]

Large Carlsbad-twinned Sanidine crystal from France. A species of Feldspar, this crystal out of an old collection and is complete all around and undamaged.

J676 - Sanadine $ 75
Roc de Courlande, Puy de Dome, Auvergne, France
miniature - 4 x 2.8 x 1.8 cm

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Sanadine from Roc de Courlande, Puy de Dome, Auvergne, France [db_pics/pics/J676a.jpg]

Sanadine from Roc de Courlande, Puy de Dome, Auvergne, France [db_pics/pics/J676b.jpg]

Sanadine from Roc de Courlande, Puy de Dome, Auvergne, France [db_pics/pics/J676c.jpg]

White Carlsbad-twinned Sanidine crystal from France. A species of Feldspar, this crystal out of an old collection and is complete all around and undamaged.

J664 - Hematite $ 140
Elba Island, Italy
thumbnail - 3 x 2.3 x 1.7 cm

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Hematite from Elba Island, Italy [db_pics/pics/J664a.jpg]

Hematite from Elba Island, Italy [db_pics/pics/J664b.jpg]

Hematite from Elba Island, Italy [db_pics/pics/J664c.jpg]

Hematite from Elba Island, Italy [db_pics/pics/J664d.jpg]

Bright ans shiny black Hematite crystals from the classic Elba locality. Individual crystals to 1.6cm wide.

J666 - Orpiment $ 225
Twin Creeks Mine, Winnemucca, Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 3.5 x 3 cm

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Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/J666a.jpg]

Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/J666b.jpg]

Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/J666c.jpg]

Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/J666d.jpg]

Good coverage of golden Orpiment crystals. The Twin Creeks Mine is a large open pit Gold mine in central Nevada. The Orpiment was found during Gold mining operations in the 1990s. In excellent condition.

J667 - Orpiment $ 275
Twin Creeks Mine, Winnemucca, Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 7 x 3.5 cm

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Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/J667a.jpg]

Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/J667b.jpg]

Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Winnemucca, Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/J667c.jpg]

J755 - Pyrargyrite $ 450
Peru
thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm

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Pyrargyrite from Peru [db_pics/pics/J755a.jpg]

Pyrargyrite from Peru [db_pics/pics/J755b.jpg]

Pyrargyrite from Peru [db_pics/pics/J755c.jpg]

Cluster of dark red Pyrargyrite crystals. Main crystal is complete and 1.8cm wide.

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