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S9223 - Marcasite on Galena - $375
Tri-State District, Ottawa County, Oklahoma
Overall Size: 6.7 x 5.7 x 4.5 cm
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I admit I am not a big fan of galena, but look at how bizarre the marcasite growth is! Without the
brassy crystals attached this would be a five dollar galena, seriously joking aside, it is the combo
and how the piece crystallized that makes it atypical. Remarkable American classic.
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S9224 - Quartz (Var. Rose) with Microcline - $400
Lavra da llha Pegmatite, Jequitinhonha River, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overall Size: 7.2 x 5.5 cm
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Lustrous translucent sharp rose-pink cluster stands out against slightly weathered microcline matrix
acting as a backdrop for this highly appealing specimen of 3 inches tall. Hard to find with opposing
colors and not of the tightly compact type or druse so many exhibit. Elegant variety of qtz, no damage.
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S9225 - Scheelite and Fluorite on Quartz - $450
Dongshan, Hunan Province, China
Overall Size: 5 x 3.1 cm
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Easy to miss the largest mint-green fluorite at first glance since the light is purposefully strong to
remove shadows, upon close examination it shows stepped growth of 2.5 cm across. The three
minerals aesthetically placed together as one composite are nicely arranged in an almost alpine
style. Razor sharp scheelite measures 1.5 cm in length.
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S9226 - Elbaite - $325
Aracuai, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overall Size: 5 x 3.2 cm
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Fine matrix tourmaline from Brazil of transparent rich green prismatic crystals of 2.6 cm in length
pierces through iron-stained lepidolite. In the right light one can see the utmost inky-blue termination
forming a spectacular blue/green. Nice miniature for the money.
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S9227 - Fluorite with Schorl - $250 SOLD
Erongo Mountains, Usakos, Namibia
Overall Size: 4 x 2.4 cm
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Rare indeed, glassy dark black schorl measuring 1.8 cm long rests against tiny pleasing purple
fluorites sprinkled over a single microcline crystal. Odd environment for the two minerals at least
in close proximity regardless of being common species. Size: 4 x 2.4 cm.
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S9237 - Titanite with Scapolite - $125
Bear Lake, Quebec, Canada
Overall Size: 7.7 x 5 cm
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Smooth lustrous dark black titanites up to 1.5 cm across sit embedded on numerous opaque white
scapolites, measures 7.7 x 5 cm in overall size, distinctive mineral specimen of mineralogical interest,
minor contact at base of crystals.
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S9228 - Vesuvianite - $235 SOLD
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
Overall Size: 4 x 2.2 cm
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Look at that purple color! Numerous glassy vesuvianites coat one side of matrix that is 4 x 2.2
cm in overall size. Few come up for sale with this extra coloration from the famed locality. A
pleasure to see such a handsome miniature being offered from the mine.
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S9231 - Azurite - $425
Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
Overall Size: 4.1 x 2.3 cm
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Truly extraordinary Bisbee piece! These glassy electric blue roses of 2.2 x 2.1 cm in size sit
interconnected to create an undamaged miniature with some clinging brown limonite. Glistening
faces 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. classic!
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S9229 - Vesuvianite - $235
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
Overall Size: 5 x 2.8 cm
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Fine miniature! Textbook vesuvianite of well balanced and isolated rich deep amethyst-purple
crystals measuring up to 1.2 cm in maximum length. Well exposed with sharp faces for the locality
as this one happens to be quite siginificant for the size range.
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S9235 - Azurite - $200
Morenci Mine, Greenlee County, Arizona
Overall Size: 5 x 3.5 cm
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Lovely saturated rich deep blue azurites up to 1.6 cm across sit within appealing pocket wall matrix of
5 x 3.5 cm in overall size. It is a perfect bow tie crystal that happens to be very scarce from Morenci.
The deposit is one of the oldest copper mines in Arizona, a piece of history.
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S9232 - Vesuvianite - $250
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
Overall Size: 4.5 x 4.4 cm
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Elegant piece! Super glassy xl faces show the high level of quality on these rich deep saturated
purple tipped crystals of 1.5 cm in length on matrix of 4.5 x 4.4 cm in overall size. Lighter color but
the zoning is unique making it of good value, no damage.
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S9233 - Vesuvianite - $135
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
Overall Size: 3.6 x 3.5 cm
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Look at that purple color! Numerous glassy vesuvianites coat one side of the matrix that is 3.6 x
3.5 cm in overall size, super luster on these crystal faces in addition to the sharp overall form
and distinct coloration for which the mineral is know to possess from here.
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S9230 - Vesuvianite - $125
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
Overall Size: 3.5 x 2.5 cm
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Striking luster and rich amethyst-purple color on these vesuvianites which have interlocked to form
a fine grouping. Very sharp crystal faces enrich this piece, as seen in the images it's gem quality.
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