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ST812 - Cerussite on Malachite $ 180 Rum Jungle, Northern Territories, Australia small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.2 x 1.8 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Dozens of Cerussite 'snow flakes' on Malachite from Rum Jungle in Australia. The crystals rach 5mm in size and densely cover the green Malachite. In 1871 a bullock wagon delivering barrels of rum to construction gangs became bogged in jungle terrain near the head waters of the Finnis River. They proceeded to drink the rum in a week long party until they were rescued. The area became known as Rum Jungle.
ST898 - Zeunerite $ 200 Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Platy green crystals of Zeunerite from the Majuba Hill Mine in Nevada. Good green crystals on both sides of specimen. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.
ST676 - Andradite on Orthoclase $ 200 Imilchil, Morocco thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Crystals of brown Andradite on Orthoclase from Morocco. The main crystal is 1.2cm in size and pristine with neat overgrowths of greenish yellow. Steller undamaged specimen.
ST683 - Andradite on Orthoclase $ 225 Imilchil, Morocco miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Crystals of brown Andradite on Orthoclase from Morocco. The main crystal is 1.3cm in size and pristine with neat overgrowths of greenish yellow. Displays very well.
SV146 - Almandine $ 200 Garnet Ledge, Wrangell Island, Alaska, USA small cabinet - 6 x 5.5 x 5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Large deep purple/red Almandine crystal in schist from Alaska. The crystal is 2.6cm wide and translucent in areas. There is some chipping on top and a small nick on the front left, but it is in overall good conditon and displays great.
SV136 - Quartz $ 200 Cantera Quesga, Pasto Bueno District, Ancash Dept., Peru small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Highly artistic and elegant cluster of transparent Quartz crystals from Peru. It's 'just' a Quartz specimen, but the quality and aesthetics are superb. The crystals are undamaged and transparent and it's also crystallized on the bottom! It detached from the pocket after initial growth, and the bottom of all the crystals are recrystallized.
ST811 - Cylindrite $ 260 Trinacria Mine, Poopo, Bolivia miniature - 4.2 x 4 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Exceptionally rich Cylindrite specimen composed almost entirely of spray formations of Cylindrite crystals. The only macro sized crystals of this cylindrical crystal habit in the mineral world. Cylindrite is a sulfosalt mineral containing tin, lead, antimony and iron. This specimen is loaded with crystals, essentially nothing but Cylindrite with Wurtzite present between the crystals. Good from all sides. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.
SV142 - Dioptase $ 350 Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Cluster of Dioptase crystals from the Tsumeb Mine in Namibia. This is an old specimen from the Dr. Abraham Feinberg collection composed of nothing but lustrous Dioptase crystals, most showing areas of transparency. The best crystal is doubly-terminated and 1.5cm long.
SV125 - Tourmaline $ 1800 Nuristan, Afghanistan miniature - 4.4 x 1.1 x 1 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Unusual, old Elbaite crystal from Nuristan, Afghanistan. The upper half is water clear and colorless (Achroite) with a green band in the center and a light pink at the base. Pristine and complete with a multi-faceted termination. Comes with a number of old labels, including a Mitchell Gunnell label indicating he acquired it in 1973 from Walt Lidstrom. Weighs 9.38 grams.
SV126 - Tourmaline $ 750 Nuristan, Afghanistan miniature - 3.8 x 1.1 x 1.1 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() An unusual, distinct Elbaite crystal from Nuristan, Afghanistan. The upper half is colorless (Achroite) with a green band in the center and a light pink color at the base. Pristine and complete with a multi-faceted termination. Achroite is rare and one of the hardest types of Tourmaline to find. Weighs 9.55 grams. Ex. Dr. Abraham Feinberg collection.
SV128 - Tourmaline $ 2000 Hyakule Mine, near Chainpur, Nepal miniature - 3.2 x 3 x 1.3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rare classic Elbaite crystal from the Hyakule Mine in Nepal. These Nepalese crystals are distinctive and now very hard to find, and this one is both good sized (many being thin 'pencil' style crystals) and highly transparent. The termination is green while the rest of the crystal is pink with bands of lighter and darker coloration. It's complete and undamaged except for one chip on the back. There are also some small Tourmaline crystals attached to part of the backside. Comes with an old Joe Cilen label with his hand drawn picture and description on the back. This is a great piece and better than photos - you will love this when you see it! Weighs 23 grams.
SV130 - Benitoite $ 3500 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large, deep blue crystals of Benitoite on matrix. With crystals to 2.2cm, this is a visually impactful miniature sized Benitoite specimen. The crystals have strong blue color, lustrous faces, and are thick. The top of the large crystal has significant gem value (have you checked the price of Benitoite gemstones lately?).
SV134 - Azurite with Malachite $ 900 Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA thumbnail - 3.1 x 2.8 x 2.3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Blocky, electric blue crystals of Azurite from the historic mines in Bisbee, Arizona. The Azurite occurs as a thin veneer over Malachite after Azurite pseudomorphs, giving the specimen the bright electirc blue coloration. This classic Azurite is similar to specimens from the Milpillas Mine in Mexico. There are areas where the Azurite does not cover the underlying Malachite which appears to be natural growth formations and not damage. It's well crystallized all around, even on the bottom.
SV158 - Mimetite $ 250 Tsumeb, Namibia small cabinet - 6.7 x 5.2 x 2 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Double-sided specimen of Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia. Hundreds of Mimetite crystals on both sides of the specimen ranging from micro crystals up to 1.1cm in size. The larger crystals are fantastic with strong yellow color, high luster, hexagonal prism form and pointed terminations. They show areas of transparency one one is doubly-terminated. Ex. Dr. Abraham Feinberg collection.
SV154 - Fluorite on Calcite $ 180 Chihuahua, Mexico miniature - 5 x 5 x 3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Attractivly formed cluster of Fluorite over Calcite from Mexico. The Fluorite occurs as small cubic crystals fully coating scalenohedral Calcite crystals. Much of the original Calcite appears to have etched away leaving these as partial casts of Fluorite. Comes mounted on a Lucite display stand and with an old 'Lidstroms' label. Ex. Dr. Abraham Feinberg collection.
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