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LL608 - Barite with Sphalerite $ 900 (=~ £ 667)
 Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee, USA
cabinet - 11.5 x 9 x 9 cm


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Barite with Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee, USA [db_pics/pics/LL608a.jpg] Barite with Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee, USA [db_pics/pics/LL608b.jpg] Barite with Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee, USA [db_pics/pics/LL608c.jpg] Barite with Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee, USA [db_pics/pics/LL608d.jpg] Barite with Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee, USA [db_pics/pics/LL608e.jpg] Barite with Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee, USA [db_pics/pics/LL608g.jpg]

Spherical cluster of white Barite on a narrow strip of Dolstone matrix. Hemispherical masses of Barite like this were common enough from Elmwood, but I've never before seen such a complete sphere. The Barite sphere is 9cm in size and is intergrown with small Sphalerite and yellow Calcite crystals. Unusual and undamaged with Sphalerite crystals attached to the matrix. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection #0278.

LL477 - Marcasite on Sphalerite $ 220 (=~ £ 163)
 Picher Field, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Marcasite on Sphalerite from Picher Field, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, USA [db_pics/pics/LL477a.jpg] Marcasite on Sphalerite from Picher Field, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, USA [db_pics/pics/LL477b.jpg] Marcasite on Sphalerite from Picher Field, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, USA [db_pics/pics/LL477c.jpg] Marcasite on Sphalerite from Picher Field, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, USA [db_pics/pics/LL477d.jpg]

Golden Marcasite crystals atop black Sphalerite. Undamaged and highly aesthetic. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL584 - Cassiterite on Quartz $ 850 (=~ £ 630)
 Viloco Mine, Loayza Province, La Paz, Bolivia
small cabinet - 8.5 x 7 x 3.5 cm


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Cassiterite on Quartz from Viloco Mine, Loayza Province, La Paz, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL584a.jpg] Cassiterite on Quartz from Viloco Mine, Loayza Province, La Paz, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL584b.jpg] Cassiterite on Quartz from Viloco Mine, Loayza Province, La Paz, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL584c.jpg] Cassiterite on Quartz from Viloco Mine, Loayza Province, La Paz, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL584d.jpg]

Lustrous black Cassiterite crystals to 2.3cm associated with Quartz crystals. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL587 - Quartz var. Ametrine $ 750 (=~ £ 556)
 Anahi Mine, La Gaiba Mining District, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
cabinet - 11.8 x 4 x 3 cm


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Quartz var. Ametrine from Anahi Mine, La Gaiba Mining District, Santa Cruz, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL587a.jpg] Quartz var. Ametrine from Anahi Mine, La Gaiba Mining District, Santa Cruz, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL587b.jpg] Quartz var. Ametrine from Anahi Mine, La Gaiba Mining District, Santa Cruz, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL587c.jpg] Quartz var. Ametrine from Anahi Mine, La Gaiba Mining District, Santa Cruz, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL587e.jpg]

Large transparent crystal of Ametrine (Quartz that is part Amethyst and part Citrine). It has typical etched form with a flat faces on the termination. Color zones of purple and yellow can be sieen inside this transparent crystal. There are two small dings otherwise this is perfect and one of the better examples I've seen. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL647 - Labuntsovite $ 50 (=~ £ 37)
 DeMix Quarry, Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Labuntsovite from DeMix Quarry, Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/LL647a.jpg] Labuntsovite from DeMix Quarry, Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/LL647b.jpg] Labuntsovite from DeMix Quarry, Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/LL647c.jpg]

Prismatic red crystals of Labuntsovite in a small vug on matrix. The label indicates an 'unknown #5' is also present. Ex. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

LL335 - Churchite $ 50 (=~ £ 37)
 Virginia, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1 cm


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Churchite from Virginia, USA [db_pics/pics/LL335a.jpg] Churchite from Virginia, USA [db_pics/pics/LL335b.jpg] Churchite from Virginia, USA [db_pics/pics/LL335c.jpg]

Small, fibrous white to yellow Churchite crystals on matrix. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

LL297 - Kentrolite $ 40 (=~ £ 30)
 Big Chief Mine, Hillsboro, Sierra Co., New Mexico, USA
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Kentrolite from Big Chief Mine, Hillsboro, Sierra Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/LL297a.jpg] Kentrolite from Big Chief Mine, Hillsboro, Sierra Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/LL297b.jpg] Kentrolite from Big Chief Mine, Hillsboro, Sierra Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/LL297c.jpg] Kentrolite from Big Chief Mine, Hillsboro, Sierra Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/LL297d.jpg]

Black Kentrolite crystals on matrix. Kentrolite is a rare lead and manganese silicate mineral. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

LL662 - Olivenite $ 300 (=~ £ 222)
 Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 1.5 cm


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Olivenite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL662a.jpg] Olivenite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL662b.jpg] Olivenite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL662c.jpg]

Densely clustered crystals of Olivenite on matrix from the now defunct Majuba Hill Mine. Deep forest green crystals cover much of the matrix. There are some chipped crystals along the edges but the vast majority are perfect. This is an uncommonly rich example for the mine.

LL657 - Chalcophyllite $ 250 (=~ £ 185)
 Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 2 cm


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Chalcophyllite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL657a.jpg] Chalcophyllite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL657b.jpg] Chalcophyllite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL657c.jpg]

Blue green crystals of Chalcophyllite on matrix from the now defunct Majuba Hill Mine. Good crystals are present on both the front and back sides of the matrix.

LL678 - Amethyst $ 180 (=~ £ 133)
 Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.9 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL678a.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL678b.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL678c.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL678d.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL678.mp4]

Pair of glassy, transparent Amethyst crystals. Complete all around and undamaged, simple elegance.

LL623 - Brochantite $ 600 (=~ £ 445)
 Milpillas Mine, cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 4.6 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm


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Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL623a.jpg] Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL623b.jpg] Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL623c.jpg] Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL623f.jpg]

Jackstraw cluster of large Brochantite crystals. Main crystal is a large 4.6cm in length. The crystals have a bright, electric green coloration. This mine is now closed and no more will be coming out.

LL675 - Quartz with Glaucophane inclusions $ 120 (=~ £ 89)
 Mount Tamalpais, Marin Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 2 x 2 cm


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Quartz with Glaucophane inclusions from Mount Tamalpais, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL675a.jpg] Quartz with Glaucophane inclusions from Mount Tamalpais, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL675b.jpg] Quartz with Glaucophane inclusions from Mount Tamalpais, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL675d.jpg]

Double-terminated Quartz crystal with inclusions of blue/grey Glaucophane. These oddly shaped crystals were from a one time find about 10 years ago. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LL635 - Adularia $ 150 (=~ £ 111) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 75 (=~ £ 56)
 Sella, St. Gotthard, Switzerland
small cabinet - 6.8 x 4.8 x 3 cm


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Adularia from Sella, St. Gotthard, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/LL635a.jpg] Adularia from Sella, St. Gotthard, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/LL635b.jpg] Adularia from Sella, St. Gotthard, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/LL635c.jpg] Adularia from Sella, St. Gotthard, Switzerland [db_pics/pics/LL635d.jpg]

Translucent to transparent 2.5cm Adularia crystal on matrix. High quality, lustrous crystal out of the Chuck Trantham collection and comes with a very old label.

LL672 - Clinoclase $ 400 (=~ £ 296)
 Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 4 cm


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Clinoclase from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL672a.jpg] Clinoclase from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL672b.jpg] Clinoclase from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL672c.jpg]

Deep blue crystals of Clinoclase on matrix from the now defunct Majuba Hill Mine. The area of crystals is 4cm wide. An excellent example for the locality and of the species.

LL658 - Clinoclase on Cornubite $ 200 (=~ £ 148) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 100 (=~ £ 74)
 Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 5.7 x 3.3 x 0.8 cm


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Clinoclase on Cornubite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL658a.jpg] Clinoclase on Cornubite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL658b.jpg] Clinoclase on Cornubite from Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL658c.jpg]

Deep blue crystals of Clinoclase over green Cornubite from the now defunct Majuba Hill Mine. Both the front and back have great crystals and display equally well.
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25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
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

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