Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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M317 - Pyrite over Chalcopyrite with Calcite $ 60
Otjihase Mine, near Windhoek, Namibia
thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.6 cm

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Pyrite over Chalcopyrite with Calcite from Otjihase Mine, near Windhoek, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M317a.jpg]

Pyrite over Chalcopyrite with Calcite from Otjihase Mine, near Windhoek, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M317b.jpg]

Pyrite over Chalcopyrite with Calcite from Otjihase Mine, near Windhoek, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M317c.jpg]

Pyrite over Chalcopyrite with Calcite from Otjihase Mine, near Windhoek, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M317d.jpg]

Pyrite over Chalcopyrite with Calcite from Otjihase Mine, near Windhoek, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M317e.jpg]

Pyrite over Chalcopyrite with Calcite from Otjihase Mine, near Windhoek, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M317f.jpg]

Pair of connected spheres of Pyrite with attached Calcite crystals. The smaller sphere has one area broken revealing an inner core of Chalcopyrite, which likely comprised the interior of the other sphere as well. From an old Pyrite collection built in the 1970s-80s.

M265 - Pyrite $ 180
Butte, Montana, USA
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.8 cm

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Pyrite from Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/M265a.jpg]

Pyrite from Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/M265b.jpg]

Pyrite from Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/M265c.jpg]

Pyrite from Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/M265d.jpg]

Pyrite from Butte, Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/M265e.jpg]

Fine and unusual Pyrite with somewhat stepped, modified octahedral crystals forming a tringular, pyramid shaped specimen. Crystallzed all around and undamaged. From an old Pyrite collection built in the 1970s-80s.

M276 - Pyrite after Clam $ 150
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm

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Pyrite after Clam from Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [db_pics/pics/M276a.jpg]

Pyrite after Clam from Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [db_pics/pics/M276b.jpg]

Pyrite after Clam from Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [db_pics/pics/M276c.jpg]

Pyrite after Clam from Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [db_pics/pics/M276d.jpg]

Pyrite after Clam from Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [db_pics/pics/M276e.jpg]

Pyrite after Clam from Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [db_pics/pics/M276f.jpg]

Pyrite crystals that have replaced a fossil clam. Uniform shape and undamaged. Crystallized all around. From an old Pyrite collection built in the 1970s-80s.

M277 - Pyrite $ 150
Bleiberg, Calamine, Morrednet, Germany
small cabinet - 5.2 x 4 x 3 cm

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Pyrite from Bleiberg, Calamine, Morrednet, Germany [db_pics/pics/M277a.jpg]

Pyrite from Bleiberg, Calamine, Morrednet, Germany [db_pics/pics/M277b.jpg]

Pyrite from Bleiberg, Calamine, Morrednet, Germany [db_pics/pics/M277c.jpg]

Pyrite from Bleiberg, Calamine, Morrednet, Germany [db_pics/pics/M277d.jpg]

Floater specimen of solid Pyrite crystallized all around. The top half shows large striated cube faces and the backside is a mixture of stepped faces and smaller crystals. From an old Pyrite collection built in the 1970s-80s.

M278 - Pyrite ~~$ 180~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 90
Zacatecas, Mexico
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm

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Pyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M278a.jpg]

Pyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M278b.jpg]

Pyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M278c.jpg]

Pyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M278d.jpg]

Pyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M278e.jpg]

Pyrite from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M278f.jpg]

Large single cubic Pyrite crystal. Crystallized all around with large, smooth faces on all sides. From an old Pyrite collection built in the 1970s-80s.

M332 - Pyrite 'bar' $ 175
Buick Mine, Iron Co., Missouri, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm

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Pyrite 'bar' from Buick Mine, Iron Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/M332a.jpg]

Pyrite 'bar' from Buick Mine, Iron Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/M332b.jpg]

Pyrite 'bar' from Buick Mine, Iron Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/M332c.jpg]

Pyrite 'bar' from Buick Mine, Iron Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/M332d.jpg]

Pyrite 'bar' from Buick Mine, Iron Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/M332e.jpg]

Pyrite 'bar' from Buick Mine, Iron Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/M332f.jpg]

Classic Pyrite 'bar' from the famous Buick Mine in the Viburnum Trend of Missouri. Good ones like this came out decades ago and are now desireable and hard to find. From an old Pyrite collection built in the 1970s-80s.

M310 - Quartz on Amethyst $ 150
Mina Cata, Guanajuato, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm

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Quartz on Amethyst from Mina Cata, Guanajuato, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M310a.jpg]

Quartz on Amethyst from Mina Cata, Guanajuato, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M310b.jpg]

Quartz on Amethyst from Mina Cata, Guanajuato, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M310c.jpg]

Quartz on Amethyst from Mina Cata, Guanajuato, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M310d.jpg]

Neat old specimen of an amethyst crystal with a white Quartz scepter head. Complete all around and has a small Quartz side crystal attached.

M316 - Hematite $ 180
Bouse, Plomosa Mining District, Plomosa Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 3.8 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm

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Hematite from Bouse, Plomosa Mining District, Plomosa Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M316a.jpg]

Hematite from Bouse, Plomosa Mining District, Plomosa Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M316b.jpg]

Hematite from Bouse, Plomosa Mining District, Plomosa Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M316c.jpg]

Hematite from Bouse, Plomosa Mining District, Plomosa Mts, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M316.mp4]

Thick, tabular Hematite crystal group, well crystallized on both sides. An Arizona classic.

M313 - Galena $ 220
Freiberg, Saxony, Germany
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 2 cm

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Galena from Freiberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M313a.jpg]

Galena from Freiberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M313b.jpg]

Galena from Freiberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M313c.jpg]

Galena from Freiberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M313d.jpg]

Galena from Freiberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/M313e.jpg]

Cluster of lustrous cubes of Galena from the historic mines of Freiberg.

M296 - Descloizite $ 280
Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Namibia
miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 2.5 cm

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Descloizite from Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M296a.jpg]

Descloizite from Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M296b.jpg]

Descloizite from Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M296c.jpg]

Descloizite from Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M296d.jpg]

Descloizite from Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M296e.jpg]

Aesthetic cluster of translucent reddish brown Descloizite. Crystallized all around with no significant damage. From an old collection built in the 1970s and 80s. Was part of the collectors display and comes with a small display label, along with an old Harry Sering label. Both labels retain the pre-1990 country name of Southwest Africa.

M220 - Hemimorphite $ 225
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.1 x 1.3 cm

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Hemimorphite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M220a.jpg]

Hemimorphite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M220b.jpg]

Hemimorphite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M220c.jpg]

Hemimorphite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M220d.jpg]

Beautiful spray of Hemimorphite crystals, complete all around and undamaged. It's even partially double-terminated. A superb thumbnail sized specimen for the species.Better than photos.

M239 - Wulfenite $ 90
Rowley Mine, Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.8 x 1.3 cm

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Wulfenite from Rowley Mine, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M239a.jpg]

Wulfenite from Rowley Mine, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M239b.jpg]

Wulfenite from Rowley Mine, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M239c.jpg]

Small specimen loaded with transparent orange 'window panes' of Wulfenite. Tons of fine quality crystals here.

M227 - Wulfenite with Mimetite $ 90
San Francisco Mine, Sonora, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm

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Wulfenite with Mimetite from San Francisco Mine, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M227a.jpg]

Wulfenite with Mimetite from San Francisco Mine, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M227b.jpg]

Wulfenite with Mimetite from San Francisco Mine, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M227c.jpg]

Transparent yellow/orange 'window panes' of Wulfenite with sphercal masses of Mimetite on a small amount of matrix. Mounted in a Perky box.

M235 - Wulfenite $ 90
Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1 cm

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Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M235a.jpg]

Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M235b.jpg]

Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M235c.jpg]

Cluster of blocky, dipyramidal Wulfenite crystals. Mounted in a Perky box.

M247 - Axinite on Quartz with Albite ~~$ 225~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 112
New Melones Spillway, Calaveras Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm

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Axinite on Quartz with Albite from New Melones Spillway, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M247a.jpg]

Axinite on Quartz with Albite from New Melones Spillway, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M247b.jpg]

Axinite on Quartz with Albite from New Melones Spillway, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M247c.jpg]

Axinite on Quartz with Albite from New Melones Spillway, Calaveras Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/M247d.jpg]

Crystals of purple Axinite wtih Quartz crystals on one side and sparkling Albite crystals covering the backside. Fine and undamaged, this is a high quality piece and better than photos. Out of an old collection built in the 1970s-80s. From a famous find made in the spillway of the New Melones Reservoir.

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