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S5012 - Linarite after Galena - $750 SOLD
Blanchard Claims, Bingham, New Mexico
Overall Size: 5 x 3.3 cm
Bright lustrous well crystallized rich deep blue linarites almost completely cover two cubic galena
xtls of 2.3 cm in maximum length of which both sit perfectly atop white shiny quartz, attractive cluster
on the left side, super for the size range. Measurements are 5 x 3.3 cm overall. Minor malachite is
present for added color. More depth in person, truly a good rock for the locality.
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S5013 - Cerussite - $875 SOLD
Touissit, Anti Atlas Mts., Morocco
Overall Size: 4.5 x 3.5 cm
Excellent form, translucent to transparent, and razor sharp medium brown like color make up this
fine heart shaped twin of 4.5 x 3.5 cm in size. I am told these were found in the early 80s. A real
beauty of a specimen and distinguished xtl group, complete floater! Very choice for the species.
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S5014 - Amazonite - $175
Konso, Sidamo Province, Ethiopia
Overall Size: 4.5 x 4 cm
Solid greenish-blue tone against a small section of chalk white albite sets off the piece quite well,
glassy luster and even xtl faces give the xtl a look of quality, measures 4.5 x 4 cm in overall size.
Colorful elegant mineral specimen and just a stunner of a miniature, would look good in the
cabinet.
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S5015 - Phenakite with Microcline - $375 SOLD
Pyant Gyi, Mogok, Myanmar
Overall Size: 4 x 2 cm
Unique! Glassy flawless doubly-terminated colorless phenakites up to 1.1 cm in length sit grouped
together and attached to a sharp elongated microcline crystal of 4 cm in length. The two minerals
apart are fairly common, but super rare in association on the same specimen, not to mention this
aesthetic. Burma produces the best I have seen for the combo.
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S5016 - Fluorite - $250 SOLD
San Antonio Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico
Overall Size: 5.5 x 4 cm
Very good piece, perfectly mounted showing the largest rich deep purple cubic crystal of 1.6 cm
in length placed upon sparkling quartz druse matrix of 5.5 x 4 cm in size. Nicely balanced for the
locality which seldom offers specimens, very strong example for a fluorite.
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S5017 - Pyrite after Pyrrhotite - $500 SOLD
Contessa Mine, Santa Eulalia, Mexico
Overall Size: 5.7 x 2.7 cm
Killer pseudomorph! Brilliant highly lustrous well formed small brassy like cubic crystals have
replaced tapered pyrrhotites up to 4 cm in length forming a great spray of 5.7 x 2.7 cm in overall
size with a little black sphalerite on the backside for added character. Spectacular for the
collector, in good shape.
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S5018 - Amethyst on Epidote - $375
Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico
Overall Size: 8.5 x 4.5 cm
Remarkable contrast, gemmy, and lustrous rich deep purple crystals measuring up to 3 cm in length
partially cover a nice green matrix of 8.5 x 4.5 cm in size. One of the most common minerals around
yet still sought after by both the beginner and professional alike, no problems. Specimens with
epidote are most desirable from the locality. Extraordinary with a pleasing clean look.
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S5019 - Heliodor - $750 SOLD
Morogoro, Tanzania
Overall Size: 4 x 1.2 cm
Flawless etched highly glassy gemmy prism measuring a good 4 x 1.2 cm in overall size. Notable for
the gem crystal collector as few surfaced and this one being the largest I have seen. Strong color in
person, no internal cracks, fine shape and without damage. Great for a beryl, first-rate for Africa,
would sit well next to a tanzanite xtl of the same origin.
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S5020 - Amethyst on Epidote - $225 SOLD
Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico
Overall Size: 5 x 4.3 cm
Gemmy and lustrous rich deep purple crystals measuring up to 3.2 cm in length form a "V" on
a small piece of green matrix for overall measurements of 5 x 4.3 cm in size. One of the most
common minerals around yet still sought after by collectors, quite attractive and aesthetic for
sure.
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S5021 - Pyrite with Sphalerite - $400
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Peru
Overall Size: 7.5 x 5 cm
Very good quality, the image only shows a fraction of how good a pyrite can get at the highest level
as seen here. The smooth faces with brilliant luster set this iron sulfide apart from others, no cracks
common in many pieces from the mines. Sharp black sphalerites are intermixed. Pyrites reach 1.7
cm in length forming a massive showy specimen of 7.5 x 5 cm in overall size. Great for display.
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S5022 - Fluorapatite - $200 SOLD
Golconda Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overall Size: 3.5 x 2.2 cm
Highly lustrous, fairly bright, sharp, and well exposed crystals up to 1.3 cm in length sit perfectly
upon a very pleasing white translucent blades of cleavelandite matrix measuring 3.5 x 2.2 cm in
size. Striking contrast plus gem quality makes the piece worth owning.
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S5023 - Chalcopyrite - $300
Dashkesan, Kirovabad, Azerbaijan
Overall Size: 6.7 x 5.3 cm
Unique patina! Rarely do crystals have intense royal-blue with brassy-yellow faces setting off the
piece, nice isolation too, makes the xtl stand out. Crystal measures almost 4 cm long well
balanced upon matrix of 6.7 x 5.3 cm in overall size. Excellent for the species without damage.
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S5024 - Amethyst - $125
Mogok, Myanmar
Overall Size: 4.2 x 3 cm
Lustrous, transparent, and sharp bright deep rich purple crystal of 3.2 cm in length is growing on
white quartz of 4.2 x 3 cm in size. Super glassy on every face and the best part, it is sceptered!
Pretty good for Burma, a must for the qtz collector.
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