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S10670 - Copper - $600
Evergreen Bluff Mine, Ontonagon County, Michigan
Overall Size: 6.2 x 2.8 cm
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This is worth it for the excellent crystallization alone! Super for the locale. The best Michigan coppers have
well defined crystals and smooth brown faces, two main reasons the state has become world famous for
the mineral. Largest xl extends to 2.2 cm. Cannot go wrong with this elegant specimen!
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S10615 - Spessartine - $6000 SOLD
Muiane Mine, Alto Ligonha, Mozambique
Overall Size: 3.3 x 2.4 cm
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Nothing short of being superb! When held up to a light one can see directly through the crystal. Together intense
glowing red color and transparency are two of the most elusive traits of any gem crystal. On top of that, the crystal
is freaking huge! Rarely is such a magnificent crystal offered. Moreover, limited production from the Muiane Mine
in the early 1960's is very apparent as they are never for sale. I don't know anyone who doesn't appreciate a
flaming red crystal, literally emitting fire. The fact that garnet is infrequently seen in such stunning display quality
happens to be extremely desirable and could be considered the ultimate one-two punch by gem crystal experts.
Don't let this be the one that got away. Absolutely mesmerizing!
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S10672 - Copper - $400
Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
Overall Size: 3.5 x 2.2 cm
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Another fine copper from Michigan! The statuesque cluster has a very sharp 1.7 cm crystal projecting from
its center in a way that few do, highly exposed. On top of that, the bronze patina is lively and quite obvious
in person. Killer toenail/miniature of strong visual appeal!
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S10620 - Azurite - $2500
Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco
Overall Size: 5.4 x 2.7 cm
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Stout, thick, sharp azurite crystals of unaltered faces are uncommon in larger sizes, no matter which mine they
come from. This is a perfect crystal from every angle. Its chiseled edges and stepped terminations are also
noteworthy. Good singles can be much rarer than plentiful matrix pieces, which is the case here. All in all an
exceptionally pristine miniature of bright blue color. A complete floater!
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S10621 - Neptunite - $1200 SOLD
Gem Mine, New Idria District, California
Overall Size: 4.5 x 2.5 cm
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This doubly terminated gleaming black neptunite is without exaggeration erupting from a knob of white
natrolite matrix. Measuring 3.2 cm long may sound slightly larger than average, but its overall aesthetics
and statuesque qualities are off the charts in this size range. Since the mine closed top examples
remain difficult to track down, I owned this one roughly 8 years ago. No damage.
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S10622 - Quartz with Hematite inclusions - $400 SOLD
Messina Mine, Transvaal, South Africa
Overall Size: 5.2 x 3.8 cm
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These come from the same mine where the world-famous blue ajoite inside quartz is found. Likewise, the two
on this page have microscopic bright red hematite inclusions, and by all means are significant red quartz.
Each side is shown without any damage whatsoever. Very glassy in person.
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S10624 - Malachite - $1150
Mashamba West Mine, Shaba Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
Overall Size: 5 x 4.3 cm
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Remarkable specimens of primary malachite from the Mashamba West Mine are widely regarded as the best
examples available. For those who don't know, they are actual crystals of malachite and not pseudomorphs.
Found in 1991, these curved silky faces are the result of vertically positioned xls in ellipsoidal shape. Unlike
most botryoidal malachites the sharp form is extremely rare outside of the DRC (formerly Zaire). It is really a
fascinating full miniature that I cannot elaborate enough, but can say they are second to none.
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S10626 - Quartz with Hematite inclusions - $375 SOLD
Messina Mine, Transvaal, South Africa
Overall Size: 4.8 x 3 cm
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Highly lustrous and doubly terminated with a cluster hanging from its side. These come from the same mine
where the world-famous blue ajoite inside quartz is found. Likewise, the two on this page have microscopic
bright red hematite inclusions. Fine miniature.
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S10628 - Dioptase - SOLD
Mammoth St. Anthony Mine, Tiger, Arizona
Overall Size: 1.5 x 1.3 cm
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Do you think this is small? Actually it is fairly large for spherical dioptase aggregates from Tiger. I could rave
on about how rare they are, but it will probably go to the collector who already knows. Exceptional depth from
every dimension and on matrix. In good condition.
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S10678 - Copper - $300
La Salle Mine, Houghton County, Michigan
Overall Size: 3.2 x 1.2 cm
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Big, well formed and unusually elongated for Michigan copper. An uncommon habit with an equally rare price
for such a splendid large crystal. Adjusted for recession pricing to be of great value for the dollar spent.
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S10630 - Fluorite with Quartz - $480
Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Overall Size: 10 x 6 cm
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One of the magnificent localities for fluorite on account of transparency and flat even surfaces on each face
which greatly help give it that "ice cube" effect. Individual damage free xls measure 1.6 x 1.6 cm. Photography
can be difficult with the high level of quality, hard to shoot what's barely visible! These are instant classics!
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S10631 - Fluorite with Sphalerite - $300
Denton Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Illinois
Overall Size: 5.5 x 4 cm
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Saturated rich deep purple glows from within as it sits perfectly mounted to show the cubic crystal of 2.5 x 2.3
cm in size against glistening small gemmy sphalerites. A piece of American history, aesthetic miniature.
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S10634 - Fluorite with Quartz - $480
Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Overall Size: 8.7 x 6 cm
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Gem quality cubes from one of the great localities for fluorite on account of transparency and flat even surfaces
on each face which greatly help give it that "ice cube" effect. Individual xls measure 2 x 1.7 cm. These are
instant classics, so grab a sample while available. No damage.
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S10637 - Hematite with Quartz - $375
Rio Marina, Elba, Italy
Overall Size: 6 x 4.2 cm
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A true Italian classic of high quality evident in the photos. Nicely terminated and defined by reddish iron
stained quartz needles aesthetically placed on one side of this projecting 2.5 cm hematite. Species is
well-known for having brilliant luster.
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S10638 - Adamite - $200
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Overall Size: 2.2 x 1.7 cm
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Lovely and distinctive yellowish purple bi-colored adamite thumb. Notice zoning is reverse if compared to
other common types from the mine. Willard Perkin thumbnail box or "Perky" accompanies the piece.
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