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S8035 - Silver with Calcite - $9500
Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
Overall Size: 8.3 x 2.7 cm
The pursuit of fine large crystallized silver on matrix has never been easy to find since truly
exceptional specimens are elusive in private collections and on the current mineral market, it is
a pleasure to see such a long crystal of 6.3 cm standing vertically in an artistic twisting like fashion,
the kind of piece that catches the viewers attention. Batopilas is one of the few major worldwide
localities for the native element that is right up there with the famous mines of Kongsberg. Today,
this small cabinet size is very popular with collectors and easy to see why just by looking at the
photos. Silver has been a high ranking collectible for centuries, so you can safely assume that the
one shown with its aesthetic balance will remain valuable, I guarantee it!
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S8036 - Copper with Cobaltoan Calcite - SOLD
Mashamba West Mine, Shaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Overall Size: 9 x 6 cm
Here we have a gorgeous combo specimen, one of the best of its type! Hard to imagine a prettier
piece for the cabinet with the lustrous pink coating of cobaltoan calcite that puts examples from the
1992 find in a league apart from other coppers. The interconnected grouping which includes the
crystals halfway down the rock measure 6.5 cm long and rest on a nicely shaped matrix of 9 x 6 cm
in overall size, not a bad price for what you get. Ones on this page were held back until now by a
private collector, very few surface these days. A classy and slick looking piece!
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S8037 - Silver - $700 SOLD
White Pine Mine, Ontonagon County, Michigan
Overall Size: 6.8 x 2.3 cm
Highly reflective branching of intricate crystals forming into an arborescent growth pattern that
resembles a tree in appearance. This neat xtl arrangement alone makes it worth purchasing!
The majority of silver specimens are coarse by nature without any structure, basically heavy
and chunky, above is a fine piece of 6.8 x 2.3 cm in size.
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S8038 - Copper with Cobaltoan Calcite - $2300
Mashamba West Mine, Shaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Overall Size: 8.3 x 5.5 cm
Real stunner here folks! Hard to imagine a prettier piece than this lustrous pink cobaltoan calcite
matrix with crystallized coppers of 2.3 cm across, a show stopper for sure! The rare association,
good size of 8.3 x 5.5 cm, and obviously flaming color combination are absolutely perfect for the
case. This specimen has everything going for it, showy yet still an advanced piece for the
connoisseur of fine mineral specimens. Limited worldwide supply from this pocket, a smart pick.
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S8039 - Copper - $175
Rio Tinto Mine, Mtn. City, Nevada
Overall Size: 5 x 2.5 cm
Choice branching of rich deep reddish cuprite coated native copper crystals measuring 5 x 2.5 cm
in size forms into a nice "S" shaped miniature. Examples from the mine aren't easily found, from a
local collection.
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S8040 - Copper with Cobaltoan Calcite - $500
Mashamba West Mine, Shaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Overall Size: 7 x 3.3 cm
Another unique copper from Africa! The beautiful crystallized cluster of 3 cm tall sits perched amid
medium pink rhombohedral calcites on a matrix of 7 x 3.3 cm in overall size. Although the crystals
are small the bronze patina is lively and therefore stands out well for this most unusual association.
Strong visual appeal!
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S8041 - Copper - $900
Quincy Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
Overall Size: 6.4 x 3 cm
The best Michigan coppers have well defined crystals with smooth brown faces which are two main
reasons the state has become world famous for the mineral, the piece above shows these qualities
in a very classy way. Minor white calcite sits attached in areas for some contrast, overall it measures
6.4 x 3 cm in size, xtl is 1.5 cm tall. If an area of interest you cannot go wrong with this elegant
specimen!
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S8042 - Copper - $850
Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
Overall Size: 10 x 2 cm
Almost 4 inches tall in the upright position, what a great copper to own! This super grouping of
elongated and twinned crystals is very large for the native element, it only shows slight tarnishing
that is typical for the species, many people prefer the "antique" look. Outstanding specimen,
especially considering the magnitude of such crystals, for those who appreciate xtl size here it is!
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S8043 - Copper after Azurite - SOLD
Rose Mine, Grant County, New Mexico
Overall Size: 3 x 2.7 cm
Rare to find a pseudomorph of copper after azurite rosette from this American locality as examples
hardly ever surface for sale, this rose measures 3 x 2.7 cm in overall size. From a mineralogical
standpoint these are quite interesting and the top locale for the replacement mineral, neat rock!
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S8044 - Copper after Azurite - $265 SOLD
Rose Mine, Grant County, New Mexico
Overall Size: 3 x 2.6 cm
Rare to find a pseudomorph of copper after azurite rosette from this American locality as examples
hardly ever surface for sale, this rose measures 3 x 2.6 cm in overall size. From a mineralogical
standpoint these are quite interesting and the top locale for the replacement mineral, neat rock!
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S8045 - Copper after Azurite - $250 SOLD
Rose Mine, Grant County, New Mexico
Overall Size: 2.5 x 2.2 cm
Rare to find a pseudomorph of copper after azurite rosette from this American locality as examples
hardly ever surface for sale, this rose measures 2.5 x 2.2 cm in overall size. From a mineralogical
standpoint these are quite interesting and the top locale for the replacement mineral, neat rock!
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S8046 - Copper after Azurite - $175
Rose Mine, Grant County, New Mexico
Overall Size: 3.2 x 3 cm
Rare to find a pseudomorph of copper after azurite rosette from this American locality as examples
hardly ever surface for sale, this rose measures 3.2 x 3 cm in overall size. From a mineralogical
standpoint these are quite interesting and the top locale for the replacement mineral, neat rock!
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