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S10713 - Rhodochrosite - $525 SOLD
Uchucchaqua Mine, Lima Department, Peru
Overall Size: 4.3 x 3.5 cm
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Rhodochrosites from Uchucchaqua seem to have vanished from the market within the last few years! Not
surprising as only a small handful of localities have cherry-red gem quality crystals jumping out from
black matrix, for which they are know. This glassy damage free rhodo is 1.4 cm long. Striking appearance!
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S10714 - Fluorite - $4600 SOLD
Wolsendorf, Bavaria, Germany
Overall Size: 12 x 9.5 cm
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Highly impressive cabinet fluorite of the richest deep amber orange cubes have crystallized in a way to show
the largest emerging from other penetrating xls. For the locale, 7 centimeters is huge and aesthetically placed
inbetween smaller encircling crystals. The unbelievable color is equally strong in person, what you see is what
you get! Believe me, it will literally glow on a shelf, plus the additional transparency makes this one a good
pick, just look at the photos!
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S10715 - Fluorite - $450 SOLD
Berbes Mine, Asturias, Spain
Overall Size: 10 x 8 cm
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A beautiful water clear cube exhibiting multiple phantoms! The nice thing about Berbes pieces is the
lighter color allows one to see through the crystals. Reaching 2.5 cm in length, it has sharp edges
and strong luster on every face. Opportune chance to grab a very good specimen from the
world famous locality. Choice plate!
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S10716 - Fluorite with Dolomite - $2500
Frohnau, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Overall Size: 8.5 x 8.3 cm
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This is one of those pieces that rarely becomes available. I have seen shitty broken examples offered in
Europe for over a decade, but not a single comparable fluorite such as this extremely fine specimen. Held in
high regard for two reasons, (1) the infrequently seen dolomite matrix and (2) its absolutely pristine damage
free purple and blue zoned crystals. Wedged together at 3.4 cm across. Judging classics takes time, which
is worth the effort if you have the interest, as good as one can hope to find for a German fluorite. Enough said!
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S10717 - Hematite - $350 SOLD
Florence Mine, Cumbria, England
Overall Size: 4.5 x 3.6 cm
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Classic shiny specular hematites coat a knob of automatically noticeable character. While we have all seen
various habits of the mineral these remain in a class by itself, for when collectors think of English minerals
they often come to mind. Nice shape for the size range.
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S10718 - Hemimorphite - SOLD
Sa Duchessa Mine, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy
Overall Size: 8 x 5 cm
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Outstanding botryoidal robin's-egg blue hemimorphite! Sardinia produced significant minerals at one
time, today it's unusual to see a fine specimen from this part of the world. As mentioned production
ceased long ago, so examples from this well-known mine remain highly collectible, ones this choice
are irreplaceable! 8 x 5 cm in size.
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S10719 - Quartz - SOLD
Rampgill Mine, Cumbria, England
Overall Size: 8 x 7.5 x 4 cm
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A locality quartz, but it's a nice one. The highly lustrous bulging qtz mound and sprawling base resemble
an octopus as stated on the previous label. A good nickname for this one. In fine condition.
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S10720 - Fluorite - $750 SOLD
Frohnau, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Overall Size: 7.2 x 4.7 cm
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This style is normally available, hence the stressed importance of the first blue fluorite on this page.
Incredible saturated blue over massive greenish yellow underlying fluorite, typical for German
specimens. In sunlight it screams color and mirror-like luster. You won't regret ordering this
splendid small cabinet I guarantee it. Showy for sure.
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S10721 - Calcite - $325
Irving Materials Quarry, Anderson, Indiana
Overall Size: 8 x 4.5 cm
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Calcite from Indiana has distinct honey orange saturation which is easily recognizable. This particular
crystal is quite large as shown, extending upward nearly 8 cm. Gemmy inner sections glow from
just beneath its waxy surface. Good American mineral of value.
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S10722 - Galena with Barite - $850
Neudorf, Harz Mountains, Germany
Overall Size: 8.2 x 5.8 cm
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Highly unusual to find a sharp well terminated barite in association from Neudorf, not the only
specimen's merit, but it could be considered the most important. Widely known for smooth
well formed faces, these galenas reach up to 3 cm across, in all its classic appearance has
stood the test of time. A wonderful mineral to own. Overall: 8.2 x 5.8 cm.
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S10723 - Chrysocolla - $250 SOLD
Ray Mine, Pinal County, Arizona
Overall Size: 4.7 x 3.2 cm
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Colorful turquoise-blue chrysocolla stalactites protrude from alike matrix of 4.7 x 3.2 cm in size. Fine
miniature of the kind rarely encountered in ore mines, truly eye-catching for the species.
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S10724 - Marcasite - $275
Vintirov, Sokolov, Czech Republic
Overall Size: 7.3 x 6 cm
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These marcasite specimens are always interesting to look at, probably because of the complex
crystal structure, every face has mirror bright faceted planes resembling a metal sculpture. The
cluster measures 7.3 x 6 cm. Great for display.
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S10725 - Chrysocolla - $150
Ray Mine, Pinal County, Arizona
Overall Size: 4.2 x 3 cm
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Colorful turquoise-blue chrysocolla stalactites protrude from alike matrix of 4.2 x 3 cm in size. Fine
miniature of the kind rarely encountered in ore mines, truly eye-catching for the species.
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S10726 - Marcasite - $240
Vintirov, Sokolov, Czech Republic
Overall Size: 6 x 4 cm
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These marcasite specimens are always interesting to look at, probably because of the complex
crystal structure, every face has mirror bright faceted planes resembling a metal sculpture. The
cluster measures 6 x 4 cm. Great for display.
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S10727 - Chrysocolla - $135 SOLD
Ray Mine, Pinal County, Arizona
Overall Size: 2.7 x 2.5 cm
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Colorful turquoise-blue chrysocolla stalactites protrude from alike matrix of 2.7 x 2.5 cm in size. Fine
miniature of the kind rarely encountered in ore mines, truly eye-catching for the species.
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