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S8413 - Azurite - $18500 SOLD
Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
Overall Size: 4.8 x 3.2 cm
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I have never seen a Bisbee azurite in such an aesthetic cluster of this size, it's almost 2 inches! In the mineral
market crystals rarely reach this maximum length from here, only a few photos in various mineralogical literature.
The overwhelmingly bright electric blue color and super glassy faces are key factors in picking a top piece, plus
just look at how the xtls fan out from the larger center one, wow it definitely has that extra appeal.
For a miniature I cannot imagine better; therefore, it is justifiably pricey.
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S8415 - Gold - $500 SOLD
Placer County, California
Overall Size: 1.1 x 0.9 cm
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Very rare cube of gold! A difficult crystal form to find of the native element and only slightly water worn as
seen in nearly all examples, complete on backside. Today specimens are elusive to say the least which
means this little treasure is a steal, it would look handsome mounted atop a cylindrical peg.
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S8420 - Elbaite - $375 SOLD
Ibadan, Nigeria
Overall Size: 2.5 x 1.3 cm
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Look at that flaming cranberry-red crystal! This color made Nigerian material famous among cutters, it is
rare to find well formed crystals without alluvial wear. A premier tourmaline locality to own and super
thumbnail that is highly appealing!
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S8421 - Ettringite with Gaudefroyite - $765 SOLD
N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
Overall Size: 5.2 x 4.7 cm
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Great association of a translucent yellow crystal against slender prismatic black gaudefroyite matrix. Two
rare minerals in display quality sitting on the same piece happens to be extremely desirable, loose crystals
are the norm. Undamaged ettringite is 2.3 cm tall. Unique for the mineral kingdom.
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S8416 - Adamite - $250
Gold Hill Mine, Tooele County, Utah
Overall Size: 2.5 x 1.7 cm
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Attractive thumbnail for the U.S.! Strong rich green spheres up to 0.6 cm across rest upon contrasting
matrix of 2.5 x 1.7 cm in size. These saturated adamites are from the 1980's, nothing of note has been
found in years. No damage, a really cute tn.
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S8417 - Rutile with Quartz - $645 SOLD
Mount Kapudzhuk, Azerbaijan
Overall Size: 4 x 3.4 cm
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Undamaged smooth lustrous faces of isolated rutile measure 1.9 x 1.5 cm in size. A significant find even
more so for the collector who recognizes its potential as a contemporary item soon to be sought after by
other mineral people. You will not be disappointed as it is highly resplendent.
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S8418 - Fluorite - $1500 SOLD
La Collada Mine, Asturias, Spain
Overall Size: 9.5 x 6.2 cm
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Excellent large 9.5 x 6.2 cm modified cube of purple fluorite! One interesting aspect of some xls are internal
phantoms as seen in this Collada piece with the striking outline, truly impressive in hand. In part the size
attributes to the inner beauty not normally displayed in smaller specimens, shine the lights just right and it
glows. In the photos both sides illustrate a near perfect floater that is a rarity in its own right.
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S8419 - Topaz with Quartz - $2300 SOLD
Katlang, Mardan District, Pakistan
Overall Size: 7 x 4.8 cm
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In recent years crystals have been recovered from this locality in Pakistan; however, many are quite pale
unlike the natural orange topaz above. The xl length of 4 cm is unusually large and of gem clear quality if
compared to others. It lies well exposed in albite measuring 7 x 4.8 cm in overall size without damage,
a wise pick while pieces remain available, glassy too!
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S8422 - Barite - $500
Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, New Mexico
Overall Size: 9.5 x 7.8 cm
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Unusual locale! Barite has been occasionally found in the deposit forming interlocking groups of mostly
tan coloration, above is a very fine example of distinct appearance with blades reaching 3.8 cm from
tip to tip. Choice small cabinet for the celebrated American mine.
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S8424 - Corundum (Var. Ruby) - $475 SOLD
Jegdalek, Afghanistan
Overall Size: 7.5 x 7.3 cm
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Showy rock of sharp eye-catching contrast frozen in calcite matrix. Quality is common enough, but
the opposing matrix is key here. A striking small cabinet specimen, everyone likes rubies!
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