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S8023 - Azurite - $725 SOLD
Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
Overall Size: 2.5 x 2.2 cm
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Extremely aesthetic ball of azurite showing flashes of electric-blue color on its sparkling surface that is in
botryoidal form to create a stalactitic looking specimen. I cannot imagine a better Bisbee tn for this type of
crystal growth from the mine, an outright killer for the size range. No damage.
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S8032 - Azurite - $315
Chessy, Lyons, France
Overall Size: 2.3 x 2 cm
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Lovely Chessy azurite that is crystallized on all sides with uncommonly seen luster. The nice blue grouping
has crystals to 1.3 cm placed atop its uniform matrix. Main xl has a good defined shape. Affordable
examples from this well-known French locality seldom come up for sale, no problems.
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S8021 - Azurite - $2600 SOLD
Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
Overall Size: 8.3 x 4 cm
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Truly a remarkable Bisbee piece! These rich blue crystallized mounds of 2.5 cm in size sit overlapping one
another in botryoidal form to create a stalactitic looking specimen of 3 inches tall, backside has the typical
limonite matrix with a few chatoyant green malachite sprays. A glistening surface and aesthetic shape
make it highly prized among collectors along with the historical significance of early mining of more than a
century ago. This style definitely falls into the category of being a U.S. treasure! Displays nicely sideways.
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S8030 - Azurite - $275
Chessy, Lyons, France
Overall Size: 4 x 3.1 cm
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Lovely Chessy azurite that is crystallized on all sides with uncommonly seen luster. The nice blue grouping
has crystals to 1.3 cm placed atop its uniform matrix. Main xl has a good defined shape. Affordable
examples from this well-known French locality seldom come up for sale, no problems.
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S8031 - Malachite after Cuprite - $325 SOLD
Chessy, Lyons, France
Overall Size: 2 x 1.5 cm
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Malachite after cuprite crystal of 2 x 1.5 cm in size has a splendid shape as well as red and green coloration
that is eye catching. Historically important mineral specimen, the kind we can bet passed through many
well-known collectors and dealers hands, over 150 years old. Fine in person.
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S8025 - Azurite - $250
Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
Overall Size: 2.4 x 1.7 cm
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Highly lustrous rich blue sphere of 1.2 cm in size sits upon equally appealing matrix. A quality thumbnail
just now being released from a private collection. It's fairly inexpensive for a piece of Bisbee history.
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S8026 - Andradite with Pyrite - $250
Imilchil, Anti Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Overall Size: 3.7 x 3 cm
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This piece is sitting on pyrite acting as the base which is kind of unusual. The garnet has super depth and
form when perched up in this way. The largest black lustrous crystal is 3 x 2.5 cm in overall measurements.
A fine contemporary combo specimen.
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S8024 - Selenite with Aragonite - $375 SOLD
Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico
Overall Size: 10.3 x 5.5 cm
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Great spray of undamaged selenite that measures 10.3 x 5.5 cm in size, a little different with the white
aragonite as contrast on flawless sharp blades of gypsum. In person it is very attractive for the species!
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S8028 - Andradite - $250 SOLD
Imilchil, Anti Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Overall Size: 3 x 2.8 cm
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Razor sharp lustrous black garnet crystal of 2 x 2 cm in size sits with a few smaller xls to form a grouping
of 3 x 2.8 cm in overall size, perfect full thumbnail or small miniature from the new find. No damage.
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S8029 - Fluorite with Quartz (Var. Amethyst) - $650 SOLD
Ajanta, Maharashtra, India
Overall Size: 11.2 x 8.5 cm
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If we think about it these pieces coming from India are pretty unique. The spherical habit is atypical when
compared to the extremely common cube, but this one is on glassy light purple amethyst. The association
and morphology are noteworthy and measure 3.2 cm across. Eventually examples will vanish from the
mineral market. In good condition.
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S8027 - Zoisite (Var. Tanzanite) - $265 SOLD
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Overall Size: 2.3 x 1 cm
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While tanzanite has become increasingly popular in the gemstone market gem crystals are harder to find,
here is a small but affordable tn that hasn't been heat treated. What looks like chipping is greatly magnified,
not visible in hand. Quality pick!
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