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S9358 - Smithsonite after Calcite - $700
Seddas Modizis, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy
Overall Size: 11.5 x 7.5 cm
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Exceptional pseudo! These calcites of 3.2 cm long are completely hollow throughout with only the exterior
shell of smithsonite that has replaced the original scalenohedral crystals. Very interesting from a mineral
standpoint. In addition to the fabulous glistening luster along with consistent overall quality and appealing
brown texture. One of those rocks that keep collecting interesting, in super condition.
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S9359 - Skutterudite - $475 SOLD
Bou Azzer, Anti Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Overall Size: 11 x 5 cm
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As far as minerals go, this is from a relatively new find of excellent crystallization consisting of silvery-white
opaque sharp crystals up to 1.5 cm in length which sit clustered in individual groups on massive skutterudite
matrix. Spectacular representative plate of 4 inches, much brighter in person.
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S9360 - Chalcophyllite with Azurite - $700 SOLD
Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing County, Nevada
Overall Size: 5.5 x 4.5 cm
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One of the more pure colors found in the mineral kingdom. Electric-blue clusters are scattered upon and
intermixed amid small vugs and crevices. Outstanding for the species in addition to being mineralogically
interesting and as attractive as one could hope to acquire for the mineral chalcophyllite. The azurite lined
pocket is very rare making this particular miniature probably the best of the lot.
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S9363 - Topaz - $275
Zacatecas, Mexico
Overall Size: 3.3 x 1.6 cm
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Pristine steeply terminated brown prism of great gemlike appearance exhibits interesting surface
growth. One has to admire such a pure gem crystal even though its of a smaller size the quality
speaks volumes. From the well-known area for topaz, respectable piece.
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S9362 - Chalcophyllite - $400 SOLD
Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing County, Nevada
Overall Size: 4.5 x 2 cm
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One of the more pure colors found in the mineral kingdom. Electric-blue clusters are scattered upon and
intermixed amid small vugs and crevices. Mineralogically interesting and as attractive as one could hope
to acquire for the mineral chalcophyllite.
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S9361 - Anglesite - $1800 SOLD
Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco
Overall Size: 5.5 x 4.3 cm
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Clearly a fine mineral that only Morocco could produce pieces as good as seen here with pure saturated
yellow color making it special! Well positioned spray of 4.5 x 4.3 cm in size rests on sooty matrix for an
ideal miniature, plus sharp knife like terminations of smooth high-level quality that we rarely see the equal
from other mines. In person it exhibits the glassiest prisms one could imagine, just think what it can be
under your showcase lights...glowing gemmy! Worthy of any museum collection, opportune chance to
acquire a magnificent anglesite. No damage.
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S9369 - Quartz - $325 SOLD
Honghe, Yunnan Province, China
Overall Size:10.8 x 6 cm
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This distinct cluster of 10.8 x 6 cm in size has sharp terminations along with a high degree of luster on
all the faces. Internally crazed center which is situated farther within from the transparent outer portion
making it one gem quality qtz, not to mention over 4 inches of pure classiness!
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S9370 - Grossular - $135 SOLD
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
Overall Size: 2.2 x 2 cm
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Well terminated lustrous rich deep orange crystal cluster of 2 cm across illustrating shallow stepped
faces that are in pristine condition and strong color. Good pick for the tn collector. No damage.
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S9368 - Grossular - $85
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
Overall Size: 2.4 x 2.2 cm
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Several gem quality glassy orange garnets partially coat matrix of 2.4 x 2.2 cm in overall size, nice
grouping for the material. Sits well many different ways, too.
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S9366 - Grossular - $100 SOLD
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
Overall Size: 2.3 x 1.5 cm
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Choice orange garnet crystal of 1.4 cm across from the celebrated Jeffrey mine. Perched
upon handsome matrix as well. Great colorful specimen in the thumbnail size range.
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