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S7275 - Vanadinite - $335
Pure Potential Mine, La Paz County, Arizona
Overall Size: 10 x 4.3 cm
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Super vibrant red grouping of hexagonal prisms have grown upon dark rock matrix which stands upright
at 10 x 4.3 cm in size. Whether Arizona minerals appeal to you or the strikingly pure color in this lead
vanadate, it's an attention getter, in fine condition.
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S7276 - Pyromorphite - $300 SOLD
Daoping Mine, Guangxi Province, China
Overall Size: 5.5 x 5 cm
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Pretty specimen! The main symmetrical spray of 2.7 cm across placed perfectly in the upper portion adds
3 dimensional form in person. When discovered pieces sold instantly to a lot of dealers and collectors,
no damage on this full sized miniature.
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S7277 - Vanadinite - $200
Pure Potential Mine, La Paz County, Arizona
Overall Size: 5 x 3.8 cm
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Rich and highly intense red hexagonal prisms have grown upon dark rock matrix of 5 x 3.8 cm in size. Whether
Arizona minerals appeal to you or the strikingly pure color in this lead vanadate it's an attention getter.
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S7278 - Galena with Sphalerite - SOLD
Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Overall Size: 4.3 x 3.7 cm
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Very fine spinel-law twins of galena! Not much here that the images don't show, it is complete all
around measuring 4.3 x 3.7 cm in overall size. For a common mineral, the habit is fairly rare.
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S7271 - Quartz (Var. Amethyst) - $235
Brandberg, Erongo Region, Namibia
Overall Size: 5 x 3.3 cm
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Well defined raised triangular hillocks show nicely on this steeply terminated frontal face of glassy luster,
also alternating bands of medium purple color are present throughout the prism. Perfect for the miniature
gem crystal collection or quartz suite, in fine condition.
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S7270 - Topaz - $600 SOLD
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overall Size: 4.1 x 1 cm
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Excellent bi-color of pink to orange glassy prism of 4.1 x 1 cm in overall size is rare for the area. Unique
coloration is only seen in a very tiny percentage when compared to the more typical but still beautiful
imperial topaz. It is doubly terminated without damage, a truly good gem crystal.
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S7281 - Quartz (Var. Smoky) - $250
Brandberg, Erongo Region, Namibia
Overall Size: 5.3 x 4.7 cm
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This distinct and classy smoky brown crystal of 5.3 x 4.7 cm in size has sharp terminations with a super high
degree of luster on all the faces, complete all around forming a spectacular miniature, minor flake of
microcline is clinging to the bottom part, no damage.
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S7272 - Topaz - $750 SOLD
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overall Size: 4.7 x 2 cm
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Totally pristine and highly reflective gem quality imperial topaz prism! Such crystals are among the most
pleasing eye candy for the species, outright gorgeous! With the right light you can get intense orange
highlights on a shelf, it stands by itself for display. Every collector should own at least one imperial.
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S7280 - Epidote - $135
Pampa Blanca, Ica, Peru
Overall Size: 5.3 x 3.7 cm
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Neat multi-terminated fan shaped yellowish green sprays up to 3.4 cm long sit jumbled upon rich dark green
matrix. Nice color a little different from the larger xls from the locality. High luster shown in close-up photo.
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S7274 - Orpiment - $350 SOLD
Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada
Overall Size: 6.2 x 4.5 cm
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Definitely one of the best finds for orpiment! This is particularly attractive orpiment with dark gray contrasting
matrix setting off the cluster reaches up to 2.5 cm in length. The mining there has brought to light some
exceptional pieces for collectors. Photos say it all!
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S7279 - Quartz with Pyrite - $210
Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Overall Size: 9.2 x 7.3 cm
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Choice style of quartz. Frosted tapered prisms reaching 4.2 cm in length spray from a central point, and
with this piece the light gray shows a hint of blue. In addition to having sparkling brassy pyrites
intermixed. Not often seen from Dal'negorsk!
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S7273 - Topaz - $200
Wahtuwah Mine, Yunnan Province, China
Overall Size: 5 x 2.5 cm
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Flawless, glassy, steeply terminated colorless topaz measuring 5 x 2.5 cm in size sits nicely with a small
chunk of pegmatite for additional character, some chatter on left edge, it shows well from matrix side,
price has been significantly adjusted.
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