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S6416 - Calcite - SOLD
Leiping Mine, Hunan Province, China
Overall Size: 8.5 x 6.3 cm
Super glassy textbook twin of 2.7 cm tall sits straight up on a bed of tiny prismatic needles forming a
small cabinet specimen that measures 8.5 x 6.3 cm in overall size. This particular piece has
beautiful reddish-brown hematite inclusions, considering the species is normally colorless. Both
form and color make for good exhibiting.
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S6417 - Azurite - $125 SOLD
Liufengshan Mine, Anhui Province, China
Overall Size: 4.7 x 3.5 cm
Nice chiseled terminations and sharp faces of rich deep blue crystals up to 1.7 cm in length form a
grouping on matrix of 4.7 x 3.5 cm in size, partial alteration of malachite seen in crystals from the mine,
this one is a pretty good price. Choice copper carbonate that would be showy in the collection for the
size range.
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S6418 - Calcite - $450 SOLD
Leiping Mine, Hunan Province, China
Overall Size: 9 x 6.7 cm
Colorful twins reaching up to almost 4 cm in length sit on a bed of tiny prismatic needles forming a
small cabinet specimen that measures 9 x 6.7 cm in overall size. This piece has beautiful
reddish-brown hematite inclusions, considering the species is normally colorless, it is highly
attractive for display, no damage.
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S6419 - Quartz (Japan Law Twin) with Pyrite - SOLD
Mundo Nuevo, Pasto Bueno District, Peru
Overall Size: 4.5 x 4.3 cm
Classy combo! Transparent sharp Japan law twin of 3.1 cm across sits next to nicely striated brassy
yellow pyrite cubes without damage, really hard to obtain from the locality since twins are rare. The
qtz prisms covering the matrix are in very good condition, front and back photos shown, you will not
regret ordering it!
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S6420 - Calcite - $575 SOLD
Leiping Mine, Hunan Province, China
Overall Size: 12 x 5.5 cm
Isolated twin of 4 cm in length sits perched on a bed of tiny prismatic needles forming a cabinet
specimen that measures 12 x 5.5 cm in overall size. This piece has beautiful reddish-brown
hematite inclusions, considering the species is normally colorless. Almost a floater with the
back being crystallized as well, damage free.
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S6421 - Cassiterite - SOLD
Viloca Mine, La Paz District, Bolivia
Overall Size: 8 x 6.5 cm
Impressive mirror like reflection on crystals measuring up to 1.3 cm in length cluster aesthetically on
matrix for easy display. Overall: 8 x 6.5 cm. Consistent quality very evident in hand making it not just
a black rock, a good black rock! In fine condition throughout, fair price.
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S6422 - Cuprian Smithsonite - $500
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 8 x 5.5 cm
Glistening sparkling abundant pretty lime-green copper rich smithsonite crystals almost completely
cover chalk-white shiny dolomite matrix of 8 x 5.5 cm in overall size, individual clusters or bunched
mounds add character. At Tsumeb, this variety of smithsonite is the best place for the species and
now that the famous mine is closed expect examples to increase in value, nice color and size for
the price.
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S6423 - Calcite on Fluorite - $135
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan Province, China
Overall Size: 4.2 x 3.7 cm
Neat well defined disc like whitish translucent calcites up to 1.5 cm in length sit perched atop gemmy
purple fluorite cubes forming a choice miniature of 4.2 x 3.7 cm in size, now is the time to buy
contemporary material while the major Chinese mines are producing, very cute!
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S6424 - Spodumene - SOLD
Resplendor, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overall Size: 3.2 x 2 cm
Pleasing color for a gem crystal. Well terminated almost neon green down the c axis single
spodumene variety triphane of 3.2 x 2 cm in overall size. In my opinion, this old time Brazilian
find is unappreciated for both color and quality that outrank other worldwide localities.
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S6425 - Malachite after Azurite - $275 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 4.2 x 3.3 cm
Super pseudomorph! Dark rich green malachite has replaced the largest doubly terminated crystal
of 4.2 cm in length amid lustrous blue azurites which have not been chemically altered by nature,
spectacular as well as interesting when in association. Piece measures 4.2 x 3.3 cm in size, really
fine Tsumeb rock.
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S6426 - Titanite - $850
Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overall Size: 8.2 x 4.3 cm
Large titanite crystal! Centered, isolated, and gem quality twinned xtl of 4.5 cm in length sits upright
when displayed on matrix of 8.2 x 4.3 cm in overall size, the green is a little better compared to many
others from this well-known area. Remarkable size and color for the species, worth getting, especially
if you need to fill the gap with a top example. In good condition.
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S6427 - Calcite - SOLD
Dal'negorsk Mine, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Overall Size: 6.2 x 3.7 cm
Lustrous gemmy light yellow flat calcite crystals reaching 3.7 cm in length sit intergrown on
contrasting gray matrix of 6.2 x 3.7 cm in size, nice spray like look, some minor edge wear.
Attractive mineral specimen.
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