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S10429 - Orpiment after Realgar - SOLD
Palomo Mine, Huancavelica Department, Peru
Overall Size: 6.5 x 4.7 cm
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Absolutely terrific pseudomorph! We actually have two generations of growth, the underlying mustard-yellow
orpiment is replacing the realgar prisms and the olive-green balls partially coating the specimen are also
orpiment. There was only one really bizarre looking pseudo (seen here) from the find just last month of less
than half a dozen specimens, two other top pieces are posted below. Unquestionably a mesmerizing rock,
the kind that makes you think. Outside of being strange, it could be considered superb in the pseudomorph
department. Crystals extend to 4.7 cm across.
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S10430 - Stibnite with Cinnabar and Quartz - $650
Nikitovka Mine, Donets'k Oblast, Ukraine
Overall Size: 8.3 x 7.2 cm
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Very difficult to find cinnabar from the Ukraine let alone stibnite needles in association. In fact this combo
is extremely uncommon worldwide and sits well with glistening white quartz. These briefly surfaced though
not for long as adept collectors quickly recognized the tremendous rarity and value for the foreseeable future.
An outright stunner for sure!
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S10431 - Orpiment after Realgar - $900 SOLD
Palomo Mine, Huancavelica Department, Peru
Overall Size: 12.2 x 6 cm
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Another incredible pseudomorph! Standing out from sparkling white drusy quartz are damage free orange to
light brown orpiment replacing or partially epimorphing well developed realgar crystals up to 2 cm long. A
wonderful mix of colors showing chemistry from within in different stages making it highly appealing. Pseudos
from the find just last month account for less than half a dozen specimens. Without question a captivating rock,
the kind that makes you think. Outside of being unusual, it could be considered superb in the pseudomorph
department. 12.2 x 6 cm in overall size.
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S10432 - Rhodochrosite with Quartz - $265
Wuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang A.R., China
Overall Size: 6.5 x 5 cm
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In person cherry-red rhombs of rhodochrosite line sparkling quartz walls to form a complete pocket.
While larger crystals have been found recently it is fun to acquire the atypical specimen if you're looking
for something special...
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S10433 - Orpiment after Realgar - $275 SOLD
Palomo Mine, Huancavelica Department, Peru
Overall Size: 5.5 x 3.2 cm
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Splendid miniature of medium brown to orange orpiment replacing well developed realgar crystals up
to 3.2 cm long. These pseudos are from a find just last month with less than half a dozen specimens.
Quite nice for a pseudomorph and of good value for being so unique.
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S10434 - Calcite - $135
Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico
Overall Size: 6 x 5.5 cm
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Well formed on both sides as the photos show. Super for Mexico with razor sharp edges of butterfly like
shape that forms into a near floater that measures 6 x 5.5 cm in overall size. Each rhomb is about 4 cm
diagonally. Comes with previous label. Great miniature in excellent condition.
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S10447 - Dioptase - $1200
Sanda Mine, Mindouli, Republic of the Congo
Overall Size: 2.8 x 2.1 cm
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Exquisite! This piece scores high marks in the aesthetics department, very very hard to find an open
looking spray as opposed to tight intergrown crystals like others on this page. The crystals have it all,
luster, color, no damage, and killer spray form making this one a full sized competition quality
thumbnail of 2.8 x 2.1 cm in size that will be hard to beat. Really a noteworthy cluster of dioptase the
kind rarely seen!
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S10436 - Calcite on Quartz - $200 SOLD
Baia Mare, Maramures, Romania
Overall Size: 5.6 x 3.2 cm
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Even if not your type of mineral you surely can love the placement of any mineral hanging from
a quartz prism. This snow-white bow tie calcite of 3 cm in length is undamaged and overall
pristine with varying texture.
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S10437 - Titanite - $250
Mahenge, Arusha, Tanzania
Overall Size: 1.7 x 1.3 cm
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Here is one the gem crystal collector can certainly appreciate, green glass folks! The most glassy bright
gemmy titanites around, seriously no b.s.. Only one problem, nearly all the crystals from the new find were
severely damaged beyond acceptable. This thumb is in good condition.
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S10439 - Plumbogummite with Pyromorphite - $600
Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, England
Overall Size: 4.2 x 4 cm
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An English classic of strong robin's-egg blue plumbogummite underlying bright yellow pyromorphite of
the type that is certainly sought by collectors from all parts of the world. When a mineral has both rarity
and appeal it can be highly desirable as a collectible as proven time and again with these old U.K.
classics. Outstanding miniature for the price.
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S10440 - Hubeite with Inesite, Quartz and Pyrite - $375
Daye Mine, Hubei Province, China
Overall Size: 7.5 x 7 cm
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Diverse group of species intermix along the outer edge of interconnected quartz crystals, hubeite is
probably of most import here. Better inesite was found and the quartz has damage, with that said the
hubeites measure a good 0.7 cm long and come from the type locality.
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S10441 - Quartz after Barite - $85
Silver Point Mine, Ouray County, Colorado
Overall Size: 7.8 x 5.7 cm
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Numerous translucent quartz needles have capped a plate of what was barite at one time. From the
backside hollow tubes are all that remain of this interesting American mineral specimen.
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S10442 - Fluorite with Quartz - $200
San Antonio Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico
Overall Size: 10.3 x 6.5 cm
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One of the most popular species found in the mineral kingdom. Easy to see why as fluorite has a vast
array of colors, shapes and comes from countless worldwide localities. This beauty fits such a statement
to a tee that we found it irresistible to pass on, plus it is fairly big and would show nicely in a case.
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S10443 - Calcite - $150
Poona, Maharashtra, India
Overall Size: 8 x 5 cm
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Opaque white "sugar cubes" of 2 x 1.7 cm in size sit perfectly aligned on the upper part of chalk white
matrix. Although white on white it sparkles in person and is a choice damage free example.
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