Selected Specimens

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ST585 - Fluorite with Galena $ 750
Blackdene Mine, Weardale, Durham, England
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 4.5 cm


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Fluorite with Galena from Blackdene Mine, Weardale, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/ST585a.jpg] Fluorite with Galena from Blackdene Mine, Weardale, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/ST585b.jpg] Fluorite with Galena from Blackdene Mine, Weardale, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/ST585c.jpg] Fluorite with Galena from Blackdene Mine, Weardale, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/ST585e.jpg] Fluorite with Galena from Blackdene Mine, Weardale, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/ST585f.jpg]

Translucent to transparent purple Fluorite cubes intergrown with Galena cubes. The Fluorite has great glassy luster and really lights up in natural sunlight. Ex. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum.


ST554 - Tourmaline $ 400 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 200
St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe
small cabinet - 7.2 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm


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Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST554a.jpg] Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST554b.jpg] Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST554d.jpg]

Long, dark green but transparent single Tourmaline crystal from recent production at the famous St. Anne's mine in Zimbabwe. Tourmaline has been very rare from this mine historically, which has primarily targeted blue Topaz. Though dark, it is transparent facet grade throughout with a more greenish brown at the tip and a bright pure green over the rest of the crystal. The crystal has a natural 'bend' near the base caused by natural fracturing and rehealing processes during the crytal's growth. Complete and undamaged and weighs 8.52 grams.


ST721 - Senegalite on Turquoise $ 200
Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm


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Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/ST721a.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/ST721b.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/ST721c.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/ST721d.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/ST721e.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/ST721f.jpg]

Bright yellow crystals of Senegalite on layers of vivid blue Turquoise. Senegalite is a rare phosphate mineral and this is the Type locality for the species. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST678 - Hyalophane $ 180
Zadraski Potok Mine, Busovaca, Bosnia
small cabinet - 6.2 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Hyalophane from Zadraski Potok Mine, Busovaca, Bosnia [db_pics/pics/ST678a.jpg] Hyalophane from Zadraski Potok Mine, Busovaca, Bosnia [db_pics/pics/ST678c.jpg] Hyalophane from Zadraski Potok Mine, Busovaca, Bosnia [db_pics/pics/ST678d.jpg] Hyalophane from Zadraski Potok Mine, Busovaca, Bosnia [db_pics/pics/ST678f.jpg] Hyalophane from Zadraski Potok Mine, Busovaca, Bosnia [db_pics/pics/ST678g.jpg]

Distinct, well formed crystals of Hyalophane on matrix. The crystals are glassy and transparent. There are also small crystals of Goethite after Ankerite and small acicular crystals of Rutile present. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST671 - Clinoptilolite $ 150
Richardson's Ranch, Madras, Oregon, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 3.5 cm


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Clinoptilolite from Richardson's Ranch, Madras, Oregon, USA [db_pics/pics/ST671a.jpg] Clinoptilolite from Richardson's Ranch, Madras, Oregon, USA [db_pics/pics/ST671c.jpg] Clinoptilolite from Richardson's Ranch, Madras, Oregon, USA [db_pics/pics/ST671e.jpg] Clinoptilolite from Richardson's Ranch, Madras, Oregon, USA [db_pics/pics/ST671f.jpg]

Numerous crystals of burnt orange colored Clinoptilolite on the front display face, with many more crystals on the bottom and back sides. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST664 - Cylindrite $ 450
Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4 cm


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Cylindrite from Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/ST664a.jpg] Cylindrite from Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/ST664b.jpg] Cylindrite from Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/ST664c.jpg] Cylindrite from Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/ST664d.jpg]

Numerous crystals of Cylindrite exposed on all sides of specimen. Cylindrite is a sulfosalt mineral containing tin, lead, antimony and iron and the cylindrical crystal form is unique in the mineral world. This specimen has large crystals to 6mm in diameter (most have much thinner crystals). Associated minerals include Wurtzite, Zinkenite, and Valentinite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection, purchased from Kristalle in 1996.


ST649 - Dyscrasite $ 300
Bouismas Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
small cabinet - 6.3 x 4 x 2.2 cm


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Dyscrasite from Bouismas Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST649a.jpg] Dyscrasite from Bouismas Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST649b.jpg] Dyscrasite from Bouismas Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST649c.jpg] Dyscrasite from Bouismas Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/ST649d.jpg]

Long, well formed crystals of Dyscrasite associated with pale green Actinolite in a white Calcite matrix. Good crystals exposed on both sides and a particularly aesthetic example. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST646 - Cassiterite $ 280
Huanuni, Oruro, Bolivia
miniature - 3.2 x 3 x 2.7 cm


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Cassiterite from Huanuni, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/ST646a.jpg] Cassiterite from Huanuni, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/ST646b.jpg] Cassiterite from Huanuni, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/ST646c.jpg] Cassiterite from Huanuni, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/ST646.mp4]

Elongated black Cassiterite crystals to 1.7cm associated with Quartz crystals. This elongated form is uncommon for Cassiterite and these are perfect undamaged crystals. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST647 - Klebelsbergite on Stibnite $ 180
Pereta Mine, Scansane, Grosseto Prov., Tuscany, Italy
miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Klebelsbergite on Stibnite from Pereta Mine, Scansane, Grosseto Prov., Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST647a.jpg] Klebelsbergite on Stibnite from Pereta Mine, Scansane, Grosseto Prov., Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST647b.jpg] Klebelsbergite on Stibnite from Pereta Mine, Scansane, Grosseto Prov., Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST647c.jpg] Klebelsbergite on Stibnite from Pereta Mine, Scansane, Grosseto Prov., Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST647d.jpg] Klebelsbergite on Stibnite from Pereta Mine, Scansane, Grosseto Prov., Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST647e.jpg]

Sprays of white acicular Klebelsbergite on Stibnite. Associated minerals include Valentinite, Sulfur, and Stibconite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST648 - Montebrasite with Albite $ 750
Telirio Mine, Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4 x 3.2 x 2 cm


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Montebrasite with Albite from Telirio Mine, Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST648a.jpg] Montebrasite with Albite from Telirio Mine, Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST648b.jpg] Montebrasite with Albite from Telirio Mine, Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST648c.jpg] Montebrasite with Albite from Telirio Mine, Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST648d.jpg]

Blocky, gemmy crystal of Montebrasite with attached Albite. A beautiful well formed crystal of this rare species that has good color and is complete all around. There is a bit a roughness on the left edge where some Albite grew, otherwise it has smooth flat faces all around. A really nice gem crystal. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST652 - Lorenzenite $ 350
Lovozero Mtns., Kola Peninsula, Russia
small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Lorenzenite from Lovozero Mtns., Kola Peninsula, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST652a.jpg] Lorenzenite from Lovozero Mtns., Kola Peninsula, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST652b.jpg] Lorenzenite from Lovozero Mtns., Kola Peninsula, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST652c.jpg] Lorenzenite from Lovozero Mtns., Kola Peninsula, Russia [db_pics/pics/ST652e.jpg]

Doubly terminated single crystal of Lorenzenite in matrix. The crystal is 2.3cm and undamaged. Lorenzenite is a rare sodium titanium silicate mineral. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection from the Fersman Mineralogical Museum.


ST654 - Sturmanite $ 220
N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Sturmanite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/ST654a.jpg] Sturmanite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/ST654b.jpg] Sturmanite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/ST654c.jpg] Sturmanite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/ST654d.jpg] Sturmanite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/ST654e.jpg]

Translucent yellow Sturmanite crystls to 9mm wide on matrix. Undamaged.Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.Purchased in 2008 from Mineral Classics and comes with a Wendell Minerals label.


ST669 - Dioptase $ 400
Cobra Mine, Pampa Nazca, Ica Dept., Peru
cabinet - 10 x 7.5 x 5 cm


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Dioptase from Cobra Mine, Pampa Nazca, Ica Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/ST669a.jpg] Dioptase from Cobra Mine, Pampa Nazca, Ica Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/ST669b.jpg] Dioptase from Cobra Mine, Pampa Nazca, Ica Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/ST669c.jpg] Dioptase from Cobra Mine, Pampa Nazca, Ica Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/ST669d.jpg] Dioptase from Cobra Mine, Pampa Nazca, Ica Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/ST669e.jpg] Dioptase from Cobra Mine, Pampa Nazca, Ica Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/ST669h.jpg]

Isolated and clustered Dioptase crystals to 5mm on matrix with Duftite, Brochantite, and Chrysocolla. This is an excellent example from an uncommon locality for Dioptase. Clean and undamaged. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection, self collected by Erich in 2001.


ST657 - Lazurite $ 450
Ladjuar Medam, Sar-e-Sang, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Lazurite from Ladjuar Medam, Sar-e-Sang, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/ST657a.jpg] Lazurite from Ladjuar Medam, Sar-e-Sang, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/ST657b.jpg] Lazurite from Ladjuar Medam, Sar-e-Sang, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/ST657c.jpg] Lazurite from Ladjuar Medam, Sar-e-Sang, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/ST657d.jpg]

Two crystals of Lazurite in a white marble matrix. The crystals are sharply formed and reach 2cm in size. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST659 - Dioptase $ 120 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 60
Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm


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Dioptase from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/ST659a.jpg] Dioptase from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/ST659c.jpg] Dioptase from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/ST659d.jpg] Dioptase from Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/ST659f.jpg]

Shallow Calcite lined vug loaded with bright Diioptase crystals. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

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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
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157 158 159 160

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