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LV293 - Sapphirine $ 280 Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Well fomred crystals of Sapphirine exposed in a matrix of reddish Phlogopite, Quartz, and Calcite. There are two major crystals to 1.4cm in size and a number of smaller crystals. The Sapphirine are translucent when backlit along the edges. A rich and fine display specimen of this rare magnesium aluminum silicate mineral.
LV230 - ManganoCalcite with Pyrite $ 180 Chenzhou, Hunan Prov., China cabinet - 12.5 x 7.5 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large, translucent pink ManganoCalcite crystals on a Pyrite rich matrix. The Calcite form a dense grouping of upright scalenohedral crystals.
LV270 - Tremolite $ 350 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4.7 x 1.4 x 0.7 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Elongated, gemmy single Tremolite crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. This is larger than average with a vibrant green color and a perfect flat termination. Complete all around and undamaged, even the bottom is rehealed.
LV266 - Mottramite stalactite $ 125 Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Stalactitic formation of solid Mottramite. Complete all around and undamaged, a really neat thumbnail-sized specimen.
LV272 - Copper $ 180 Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Large Copper crystals atop a small amount of hackly Copper and Calcite. The Copper has a deep patina and can be displayed from either side.
MK269 - Coquimbite, Romerite $ 300 South Olga Tunnel, Monte Arsiccio Mine, Stazzema, Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy miniature - 4 x 3.3 x 2.2 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Outstanding large purple Coquimbite crystal set in white Alunogen with dark red crystals of Romerite from recent finds at the Monte Arsiccio Mine in Italy. The Monte Arisiccio Mine is an old iron mine that worked Barite, Pyrite, and iron oxide ore bodies. Along with other uncommon sulfate minerals, this mine has produced what are in my opinion the world's best Coquimbite specimens. The Coquimbite crystal is well formed and 2.2cm in size and has incredibly rich purple coloration that contrasts well against the white Alunogen. These specimens should be kept sealed in plastic bags or boxes or otherwise be kept from high humidity or moisture. This specimen comes mounted in a plastic box.
MK279 - Topaz $ 600 Skardu, Pakistan miniature - 4.7 x 4.2 x 3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Well crystallized, gem quality Topaz crystal. Beautiful, complete blocky form and nearly colorless (the camera picked up more color than my eye sees). Complete all around and undamaged.
MK281 - Norbergite in Calcite $ 550 Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() A gem quality 1cm Norbergite crystal partially exposed in white Calcite. A second Norbergite is present and fully enclosed in the Calcite just below and adjacent to the exposed crystal. Norbergite is a rare magnesium silicate mineral. This crystal is nice and gemmy and is said to be facetable. Ex. Jon Sigerman, Herb Obodda collections.
MK282 - Red Beryl with Bixbyite $ 750 Searle Canyon Mine, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA small cabinet - 6 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Richly colored red Beryl crystal,6mm, in Rhylolite matrix with a black cube of Bixbyite. Though not as large as the Red Beryl crystals from the Violet Claims, the crystals from this locality are noted for there deep red color and associated minerals including Bixbyite and Topaz. Ex. Jon Sigerman collection.
MK284 - Amblygonite $ 400 Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.5 x 1 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Gem-like single Ablygonite crystal recently found in Brazil. Well crystallized all around with a twinning groove along one edge. High luster like polished glass and areas of gem transparency (much better than photos!). A superb and rare thumbnail-sized crystal.
LV289 - Senegalite on Turquoise $ 275 Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Large open vug lined with bright yellow crystals of Senegalite. The Senegalite form over layers of vivid blue Turquoise. Senegalite is a rare phosphate mineral and this is the Type locality for the species. This piece offers a huge area of open crystals as comapred to must with smaller, tighter vugs. Sawcut on back.
LV300 - Cuprite with Cerussite $ 150 Tsumeb, Namibia miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Dark red Cuprite crystals, glassy Cerussite on white Dolomite.
LV129 - Fluellite $ 225 Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Shallow vug loaded with large crystals of Fluellite. The crystals reach 3mm in size and are in excellent condition. Fluellite is a rare phosphate mineral and the world's best were found at this old Gold mine in Nevada.
LV284 - Gillespite, Sanbornite $ 60 El Rosario Mine, El Alamo, Ensenada Municipality, Baja California, Mexico miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bright red crystals of Gillespite in massive crystalline white Sanbornite.
LV305 - Wulfenite $ 150 Touissit, Morocco cabinet - 9.5 x 6 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large and smaller yellowy orange Wulfenite crystals on both sides of specimen of this not commonly seen Wulfenite from the Touissit Mine. The crystals reach 1.5cm in size. The contrast between the orange Wulfenite and the small green crystals on one side combine to create a visually stunning and uncommon specimen. Recently released from a private Californian collection and valued at $300.
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