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S7419 - Elbaite - $400 SOLD
Ibadan, Nigeria
Overall Size: 4.5 x 1 cm
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Only a few years ago gem dealers from Nigeria were running around major shows trying to sell cutting rough
from this superb find; however, it is a different story today as suppliers have disappeared. Out of all the
crystals the biggest problem was alluvial surface wear, not the case here, it has good luster! Measures: 4.5
x 1 cm in size. Noteworthy material for the gem crystal collector.
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S7420 - Buergerite - $140
Mexquitic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Overall Size: 7.5 x 4.3 cm
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Fairly rare variety of tourmaline. Lustrous well exposed doubly terminated rich deep brown crystals up to
about 0.7 cm in length sit scattered upon a matrix of 7.5 x 4.3 cm in size. Many specimens have similar xl
size and overall look from this type locality for the species.
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S7421 - Elbaite - $1000 SOLD
Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego Co., California
Overall Size: 7.5 x 3 cm
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Classic color zoned Himalaya with strong rich pink and green! Doubly terminated, nicely striated and translucent
throughout for an overall size of 7.5 x 3 cm. Countless finds of various colors come from the well-known mine, but
the good medium red is indicative of top material. The small elbaite placed midpoint adds to the aesthetic
balance, nicely crossed up. If you like pegmatite minerals you will love this California beauty! It was just released
by a private collector who made this select pick during the productive days of the mine.
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S7422 - Quartz on Hematite after Epidote - $200
Bessemer Iron Claim, King County, Washington
Overall Size: 13 x 4.5 cm
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Interesting pseudomorph of what was originally a large epidote crystal but was replaced by brown hematite.
In addition needle-like quartz growing over the piece making it very distinctive and recognizable for the
area. This one of 13 x 4.5 cm in size is fairly priced.
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S7425 - Quartz with Chlorite - $125
Madiaranital, Switzerland
Overall Size: 4.5 x 2.7 cm
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Internally flawless spray of sharp colorless prisms up to 3.7 cm in length sit grouped together forming a
very good alpine quartz. Pretty light green microcrystals of chlorite have grown over the xl faces for
added appeal. In perfect condition, better than photo.
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S7418 - Legrandite - $735 SOLD
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Overall Size: 2.9 x 2.2 cm
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Almost every collector of worldwide minerals wants a legrandite because of the exceptional crystal growth
from this famous mine as well as pure orange to yellow color which is only seen in a small percentage of
known rare species like the one pictured above. This very attractive zinc arsenate of 2.3 cm in length
forms a tight acicular spray upon rich brown limonite matrix. If you are at all familiar with these pieces
then you know that they fall into the investment category of mineral collecting, a real treasure!
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S7427 - Dravite - $165 SOLD
Lossogonoi Hill, Landanai, Tanzania
Overall Size: 2.3 x 1.3 cm
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Highly glassy striated faces exhibiting elongated growth of 2.3 x 1.3 cm in overall size. Three flat faces
make up the termination, it looks better from the other side, but caught a good photo from this angle.
Excellent gem thumbnail for Tanzania that is worth acquiring!
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S7424 - Mimetite - $175 SOLD
Mt. Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia
Overall Size: 6.2 x 5.4 cm
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Uncommon looking glassy yellow mimetites up to about 0.7 cm in length sit scattered over a different type
of matrix than normally seen in the mineral. Few come up for sale of wonderful distinct coloration.
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S7426 - Elbaite with Quartz - $275 SOLD
Pech, Nuristan, Afghanistan
Overall Size: 8 x 6.7 cm
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Unique tourmaline! This rich deep blue color zoned elbaite of 3 cm in length has been bent by natural forces
with the cracks rehealed forming a silky appearance, only a small percentage of pieces from worldwide
localities show this interesting curved shape. Highly unique growth of true geologic wonder.
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