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S9814 - Rhodochrosite with Quartz - $380
Sunnyside Mine, American Tunnel, San Juan Co., Colorado
Overall Size: 7.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm
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A highly attractive well contrasting pink rhodochrosite specimen from this famous American mining locality.
Production ceased long ago with pieces remaining very much sought after today. The rhombohedral crystals
measure up to about 1.2 cm across clinging against snow-white drusy quartz matrix. It would make a colorful
and pleasing addition.
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S9815 - Wavellite on Quartz - SOLD
Siglo XX Mine, Llallagua, Bolivia
Overall Size: 3.2 x 1 cm
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Even if not your type of mineral you have to love this piece. The rare placement of any mineral hanging from
a flawless quartz prism is unusual in crystallized pockets. This one has to be award winning good for the
thumbnail/toenail size range. No damage, just a pristine gem.
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S9817 - Cuprite (Var. Chalcotrichite) - $150 SOLD
Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
Overall Size: 6.3 x 4 cm
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Acicular variety of cuprite known as chalcotrichite sits in reticulated groups upon whitish matrix. Highly
unusual to see upright crystal growth due to its delicate nature, for the fragility is typical of the mineral of
such fantastic vibrant red color. Important U.S. locale.
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S9819 - Quartz (Var. Amethyst) - $400 SOLD
Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico
Overall Size: 7.5 x 6 cm
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Virtually flawless medium purple color with sharp terminations and bright glassy faces that extend out from
a flat base. This amethyst trio should work great for those who want to fill a display case with class as it is
a real attention getter! Splendid arrangement that allows one to see directly into the prism, more evident in
person. Largest crystal is 5 cm long. No damage.
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S9823 - Barite with Chalcopyrite - $250 SOLD
Niobec Mine, Quebec, Canada
Overall Size: 5 x 4.2 cm
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Dynamite two crystal combo! Both barites exhibit such complete textbook form that any attached matrix would
probably detract from the piece. Attractive microscopic chalcopyrite rests on its surface for added appeal.
Lovely miniature at 5 x 4.2 cm in overall size.
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S9824 - Wavellite on Quartz - SOLD
Siglo XX Mine, Llallagua, Bolivia
Overall Size: 2.5 x 1 cm
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Very fine thumbnail! The rare placement of any mineral hanging from a flawless quartz prism is unusual
in crystallized pockets. This one has to be award winning good for the size range, the kind rarely seen.
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S9825 - Pyrite with Quartz - $175
Leonard Mine, Butte, Montana
Overall Size: 6 x 4.3 cm
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Brilliant brassy-yellow concentrated mass of sulfides with projecting octahedral pyrites up to 1.2 cm from tip
to tip at each end of white quartz and striking "peacock" tarnished bornite. I should point out that the depth
from the display side is greatly magnified in person. A U.S. classic.
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S9826 - Lavendulan - $85 SOLD
El Guanaco Mine, Antofagasta Province, Chile
Overall Size: 5 x 4.3 cm
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Vivid sky-blue microcrystalline lavendulan adheres to contrasting matrix of 5 x 4.3 cm in size.
Stunning species to add to any worldwide collection of fine mineral specimens.
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S9860 - Langite - $250
Mountain Mine, Allihies, Ireland
Overall Size: 7 x 5 cm
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Richly saturated vibrant deep blue microcrystals have lined brown matrix measuring 7 x 5 cm in size.
Very showy for a rarity, strong overall appeal, no damage. Visually striking piece.
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S9862 - Langite - $350
Mountain Mine, Allihies, Ireland
Overall Size: 11 x 5.5 cm
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Intense, lustrous and gemmy rich deep blue microcrystals partially cover a brown matrix of 11 x 5.5
cm in overall size. Colorful and showy for this copper mineral. Super piece uncommon on today's
market. A rich damage free specimen.
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S9863 - Langite - $175
Mountain Mine, Allihies, Ireland
Overall Size: 6 x 3.5 cm
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Elegant richly saturated deep blue microcrystals have grown upon the top half of a brown matrix
measuring 6 x 3.5 cm in size. Colorful mineral specimen and just a stunner for the display.
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