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S7270 - Topaz - $600 SOLD
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overall Size: 4.1 x 1 cm
Excellent bi-color of pink to orange glassy prism of 4.1 x 1 cm in overall size is rare for the area, this
unique coloration is only seen in a very very tiny percentage when compared to the more typical but
still beautiful imperial topaz. It is doubly terminated without damage, a true gem crystal.
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S7271 - Topaz with Quartz - $800
Wahtuwah Mine, Yunnan Province, China
Overall Size: 8.3 x 5 cm
In recent years China has produced an astounding number of minerals however pegmatite species
are fairly rare in fine quality, here we have a classy light brown wedge shaped crystal reaching 4 x 4
cm in size and nicely frozen into quartz matrix which is rehealed all around. This piece and the one
below was purchased from Dr. Liu by a collector friend of mine, so it's from China. Great damage
free 8.3 x 5 cm small cabinet topaz that is very gemmy in person.
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S7272 - Topaz - $750 SOLD
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overall Size: 4.7 x 2 cm
Totally pristine and highly reflective gem quality imperial topaz prism of 4.7 x 2 cm in overall size
stands by itself for display, these crystals are among the most pleasing eye candy for the species,
just outright gorgeous! With the right light you can get intense orange highlights on a shelf, every
collector should own at least one imperial.
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S7273 - Topaz - $200
Wahtuwah Mine, Yunnan Province, China
Overall Size: 5 x 2.5 cm
Flawless, glassy, and steeply terminated colorless topaz measuring 5 x 2.5 cm in size sits nicely with
a small chunk of pegmatite for additional character, some chatter on left edge, it shows well from
matrix side, price has been significantly adjusted.
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S7274 - Orpiment - $350 SOLD
Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada
Overall Size: 6.2 x 4.5 cm
Definitely one of the best finds for orpiment! This is particularly attractive with dark gray contrasting
matrix setting off the orange cluster of crystals which reach up to 2.5 cm in length. Overall size: 6.2
x 4.5 cm. The mining there has brought to light some exceptional pieces for collectors at fair prices.
Photos say it all!
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S7275 - Vanadinite - $200
Pure Potential Mine, La Paz County, Arizona
Overall Size: 10 x 4.3 cm
Super vibrant red grouping of hexagonal prisms have grown upon dark rock matrix which stands
upright at a good 10 x 4.3 cm in overall size. Whether Arizona minerals appeal to you or the
strikingly pure color in this lead vanadate it's an attention getter, in fine condition.
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S7276 - Pyromorphite - $300 SOLD
Daoping Mine, Guangxi Province, China
Overall Size: 5.5 x 5 cm
Pretty full miniature! Many medium grass-green lustrous crystals partially cover a matrix measuring
5.5 x 5 cm in overall size. Quite aesthetic with the main symmetrical spray of 2.7 cm across placed
perfectly in the upper portion. When discovered, pieces sold instantly to knowledgeable collectors,
popular species worth owning, no damage.
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S7277 - Vanadinite - $135
Pure Potential Mine, La Paz County, Arizona
Overall Size: 5 x 3.8 cm
Rich and highly intense red hexagonal prisms have grown upon dark rock matrix of 5 x 3.8 cm in size.
Whether Arizona minerals appeal to you or the strikingly pure color in this lead vanadate it's an
attention getter.
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S7278 - Galena - $215 SOLD
Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Overall Size: 4.3 x 3.7 cm
Very fine spinel-law twins of galena! Not much here that the images don't show, it is complete all
around measuring 4.3 x 3.7 cm in overall size. For a common mineral, the habit isn't readily
available, at least with a 3 dimensional balance as seen here. Attached black crystals are
sphalerite.
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S7279 - Quartz with Pyrite - $210
Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Overall Size: 9.2 x 7.3 cm
Spectacular frosted spray of tapered prisms reaching 4.2 cm in length sit well together as quartz
usually does, however with this piece of 9.2 x 7.3 cm in size the light gray shows a hint of blue
making it special, in addition to having sparkling brassy pyrites intermixed. Choice style of qtz
not often from Dal'negorsk!
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S7280 - Epidote - $135
Pampa Blanca, Ica, Peru
Overall Size: 5.3 x 3.7 cm
Neat multi-terminated fan shaped yellowish-green sprays up to 3.4 cm long sit jumbled upon rich
dark green matrix of 5.3 x 3.7 cm in overall size, nice color a little different from the larger xtls,
choice rock.
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S7281 - Epidote with Axinite - $85
Pampa Blanca, Ica, Peru
Overall Size: 5 x 4.1 cm
What a deal for the combo. Very good multi-terminated fan shaped yellowish-green sprays (shown in
closeup photograph) are 2.6 cm long and sit intersecting each other for a specimen of 5 x 4.1 cm in
size. Axinite is on right side of image.
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