Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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ST785 - Rhodonite $ 650
Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 1.7 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm

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Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST785a.jpg]

Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST785b.jpg]

Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST785c.jpg]

Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST785d.jpg]

Single gem crystal of Rhodonite from recent finds in Brazil. This is a complete crystal with typical stepped termination growth and small raised crystal growths on some sides. There is a tiny edge chip, otherwise it's perfect and undamaged, and transparent internally. Superb color!

ST799 - Zanazziite, Eosphorite on Quartz $ 275
Lavra da Ilha Mine, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm

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Zanazziite, Eosphorite on Quartz from Lavra da Ilha Mine, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST799a.jpg]

Zanazziite, Eosphorite on Quartz from Lavra da Ilha Mine, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST799b.jpg]

Zanazziite, Eosphorite on Quartz from Lavra da Ilha Mine, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST799c.jpg]

Zanazziite, Eosphorite on Quartz from Lavra da Ilha Mine, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST799d.jpg]

Zanazziite, Eosphorite on Quartz from Lavra da Ilha Mine, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST799f.jpg]

Crystals of the rare phosphate minerals Zanazziite and Eosphorite on a large single Quartz crystal. Zanazziite is a hydrated calcium magnesium iron aluminum beryllium phosphate mineral and occurs as dark green prismatic single crystals to 2mm and rounded masses. Lavra da Ilha is the Type locality for this rare species. The Eosphorite occurs as splendid bladed brown crystals in radial clusters. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection, purchased by Erich in 1995.

ST801 - Hureaulite, Rockbridgeite, Reddingite $ 200
Jocao Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 8.5 x 5.5 x 4 cm

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Hureaulite, Rockbridgeite, Reddingite from Jocao Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST801a.jpg]

Hureaulite, Rockbridgeite, Reddingite from Jocao Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST801c.jpg]

Hureaulite, Rockbridgeite, Reddingite from Jocao Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST801d.jpg]

Hureaulite, Rockbridgeite, Reddingite from Jocao Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST801e.jpg]

Hureaulite, Rockbridgeite, Reddingite from Jocao Mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST801f.jpg]

Vuggy specimen loaded with pink Hureaulite crystals on all sides (even the bottom). Also present is black botryoidal Rockbridgeite and small tan crystals of Reddingite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection, purchased by Erich in 1997.

ST807 - Sampleite $ 125
Santa Catalina Mine, Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chila
miniature - 3.7 x 3.5 x 2 cm

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Sampleite from Santa Catalina Mine, Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chila [db_pics/pics/ST807a.jpg]

Sampleite from Santa Catalina Mine, Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chila [db_pics/pics/ST807b.jpg]

Sampleite from Santa Catalina Mine, Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chila [db_pics/pics/ST807c.jpg]

Sampleite from Santa Catalina Mine, Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chila [db_pics/pics/ST807d.jpg]

Sampleite from Santa Catalina Mine, Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chila [db_pics/pics/ST807e.jpg]

Sky blue platy crystals of Sampleite on matrix with green Atacamite. The Sampleite occurs primarily on a thin layer of Gypsum that covers part of the matrix. Sampleite is a rare Sodium, Calcium, Copper chlorophosphate mineral. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST644 - Hausmanite $ 180
N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 2 cm

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Hausmanite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/ST644a.jpg]

Hausmanite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/ST644b.jpg]

Hausmanite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/ST644c.jpg]

Hausmanite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/ST644d.jpg]

Lustrous black crystals of Hausmanite on solid Hausmanite. A Kalahari classic, ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST645 - Hyalophane $ 150
Zadraski Potok Mine, Busovaca, Bosnia
miniature - 4 x 2.7 x 2.4 cm

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Hyalophane from Zadraski Potok Mine, Busovaca, Bosnia [db_pics/pics/ST645a.jpg]

Hyalophane from Zadraski Potok Mine, Busovaca, Bosnia [db_pics/pics/ST645b.jpg]

Hyalophane from Zadraski Potok Mine, Busovaca, Bosnia [db_pics/pics/ST645c.jpg]

Cluster of glassy Hyalophane crystals from Bosnia. The crystals are glassy and transparent with attached crystals of Goethite after Ankerite, Muscovite and small acicular crystals of Rutile. Complete all around and undamaged floater specimen. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST661 - Senegalite $ 225
Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm

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Senegalite from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/ST661a.jpg]

Senegalite from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/ST661e.jpg]

Senegalite from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/ST661f.jpg]

Senegalite from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/ST661g.jpg]

Bright yellow crystals of Senegalite crystals lining vugs all over specimen. Senegalite is a rare phosphate mineral and this is the Type locality for the species. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST720 - Senegalite on Turquoise $ 125
Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal
miniature - 3.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm

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Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/ST720a.jpg]

Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/ST720b.jpg]

Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/ST720c.jpg]

Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/ST720d.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.

ST715 - Variscite $ 125
Ribeirao Cascalheira, Mato Grosso, Brazil
miniature - 5 x 2.5 x 2 cm

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Variscite from Ribeirao Cascalheira, Mato Grosso, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST715a.jpg]

Variscite from Ribeirao Cascalheira, Mato Grosso, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST715b.jpg]

Variscite from Ribeirao Cascalheira, Mato Grosso, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST715c.jpg]

Bright emerald green cluster of Variscite attached to a vug in Quartz. Beautiful 4mm cluster of crystals with excellent color. Crystallized Variscite is uncommon. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST908 - Kermesite $ 250
Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China
small cabinet - 6.5 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm

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Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/ST908a.jpg]

Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/ST908c.jpg]

Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/ST908d.jpg]

Cluster of deep red Kermesite crystals from a limited 2002 find in China. This find produced what are considered some of the very best Kermesite and are now scarse to find. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST897 - Columbite ~~$ 140~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 70
Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar
thumbnail - 3.1 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm

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Columbite from Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/ST897a.jpg]

Columbite from Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/ST897b.jpg]

Columbite from Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/ST897c.jpg]

Columbite from Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/ST897d.jpg]

Well terminated 2cm Columbite crystal that displays dramatically atop another partial Columbite crystal. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST890 - Andalusite $ 300
Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy
cabinet - 10 x 6 x 3.8 cm

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Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890a.jpg]

Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890b.jpg]

Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890c.jpg]

Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890d.jpg]

Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890e.jpg]

Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890g.jpg]

Large, blocky crystals of Andalusite from Italy. The crystals reach over 4cm in size and have a reddish coloration. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST889 - Mimetite $ 800
Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm

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Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST889a.jpg]

Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST889b.jpg]

Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST889c.jpg]

Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST889d.jpg]

Heagonal yellow crystals of Mimetite on matrix from the Mount Bonnie Mine in Australia. The crystals reach 1.1cm in diameter and are undamaged. Old, hard to find specimen from a long closed mine.

ST886 - Sampleite, Atacamite $ 150
Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile
small cabinet - 8 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm

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Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST886a.jpg]

Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST886c.jpg]

Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST886d.jpg]

Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST886f.jpg]

Electric blue rosettes of Sampleite and forest green Atacamite crystals well dispersed on matrix. Also present are small crystals of Apatite and Libethenite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST887 - Sampleite, Atacamite $ 125
Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile
small cabinet - 9 x 5 x 2.5 cm

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Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST887a.jpg]

Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST887c.jpg]

Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST887d.jpg]

Electric blue rosettes of Sampleite and forest green Atacamite crystals well dispersed on matrix. Also present are small crystals of Apatite and Libethenite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection. (click on a page number to go to that page:)

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