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S5474 - Topaz - $250 SOLD
Zacatecas, Mexico
Overall Size: 4.5 x 4.5 cm
Fine divergent spray of flawless glassy light to dark brown color zoned crystals measuring up to 1.5
cm in length are nestled upon rhyolite matrix of 4.5 x 4.5 cm in overall size. Cluster is 3.2 cm across.
In person, the depth is more evident as well as quality, luster is top level. A handsome miniature.
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S5475 - Fluorapatite with Schorl - $1250
Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan
Overall Size: 7 x 5 cm
A magnificent combination piece! Translucent to transparent well defined pink crystal of 2.8 cm
across is perched atop glassy crystallized quartz matrix of 7 x 5 cm in size. Great prismatic black
schorl measuring 4.2 cm in length sticks out aesthetically from the base, rare indeed. Outstanding
example hardly seen for sale if ever, would be a highlight in the display for sure.
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S5476 - Siderite - $125
Ivigtut, Greenland
Overall Size: 3.3 x 2.7 cm
Seldom seen lustrous rhombohedral brown and yellow single crystal measuring 3.3 x 2.7 cm in
overall size sits up very nice with sharp form. Specimens from this particular area are scarce today.
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S5477 - Barite with Calcite - $125 SOLD
Cleator, Moor, Cumbria, England
Overall Size: 4.5 x 3.5 cm
Super transparent thin rich deep blue grouping of barite blades up to 2.5 cm in length cover a small
dark brown matrix forming a really good intersecting cluster of 4.5 x 3.5 cm in size. Attractive pale
yellow dusting of calcite is partially coating the piece. Historic locale and one of the important early
finds of mineral collecting. In good condition.
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S5478 - Chalcopyrite with Sphalerite and Quartz - $475
Kisbanya, Romania
Overall Size: 16.5 x 12 cm
Remarkable grouping of numerous individually placed brassy-yellow chalcopyrites up to 1.8 cm in
length sit scattered on a bed of shiny black sphalerite and snow-white quartz needles. Fabulous
large plate of 16.5 x 12 cm which will fill a shelf very well and stand out in a mineral room. One of
the better specimens of its type with contrasting pretty qtz.
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S5479 - Heulandite with Calcite - $450 SOLD
West Pattersen Quarry, Pattersen, New Jersey
Overall Size: 7.2 x 6 cm
Sharp twisted form of lustrous brownish like centered cluster of 4 cm across rest on a sparkling white
mound of calcite matrix measuring 7.2 x 6 cm in size. Good consistent quality throughout and nicely
balanced, much better than most for the size, a U.S. classic.
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S5480 - Zinkenite with Pyrite - $150
San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia
Overall Size: 5.3 x 1.7 cm
Long slender brilliant metallic gray crystals 5.3 cm in length shoot from a small shiny yellow pyrite
matrix for an overall size of 5.3 x 1.7 cm. From the mining region known for producing wonderful
examples of this rarity, interesting.
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S5482 - Wulfenite - $225
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 9.5 x 6.7 cm
Highly lustrous, fairly bright, razor sharp, and gemmy square yellowish-brown crystals up to 1.5 cm in
length sit nicely upon shiny crystallized matrix measuring 9.5 x 6.7 cm in overall size. Can be
shipped no problem. Excellent for the well-known lead molybdate also from the most famous
of mines! No damage.
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S5483 - Sapphire - $200 SOLD
Transvaal, South Africa
Overall Size: 3 x 2.5 cm
Colorful intergrown cluster of rich deep indigo-blue crystals measuring up to about 1.7 cm in length
form a large tn or small miniature of 3 x 2.5 cm in size. Surface is quite glassy, fine variety of
corundum.
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S5484 - Demantoid on Diopside - $650
Eden Mills, Vermont
Overall Size: 5.5 x 3.4 cm
Very attractive and pleasing apple-green sharp dodecahedral crystals are scattered upon long
terminated diopside prisms reaching 5.5 cm in length. Size: 5.5 x 3.4 cm. Choice for the garnet
family, exquisite combo., plus it is from a celebrated American locality.
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S5485 - Pyromorphite - $35
Hardshell Mine, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Overall Size: 5.5 x 2.8 cm
Vibrant richly saturated deep yellowish-green crystals have partially grown on brown matrix
measuring 5.5 x 2.8 cm in overall size. Strong overall appeal, no damage. Visually striking
lead phosphate chloride.
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