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S8358 - Fluorite - $650
Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois
Overall Size: 7.2 x 6.7 cm
Extremely fine small cabinet fluorite of saturated rich deep blue with inner purple phantoms. Perfectly
mounted to show the largest cubic crystal of 3.2 cm in length centrally arranged upon other penetrating
xtls of 7.2 x 6.7 cm in overall size. The popular calcium fluoride is very sought after, but with this vivid
blue color it's just unbelievable! A true piece of American history that will glow in your case, no hype
just outright glowing gemmy.
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S8359 - Calcite - $250
Silius Mine, Senorbi, Sardinia, Italy
Overall Size: 10 x 5.5 cm
Well formed lustrous disc shaped xtls as the photos show. Very fine for a Sardinian calcite because
of the pure white surface with no ugly brown iron stains, razor sharp edges, and overall quality of 10
x 5.5 cm in size. From a collection just released from Europe also comes with two previous labels, in
excellent condition.
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S8360 - Red Beryl - $125 SOLD
Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mts., Utah
Overall Size: 4 x 2.7 cm
Elegant "V" shaped spray! Super glassy xtl faces show the high level of quality on these red crystals
sitting upon contrasting white matrix of 4 x 2.7 cm in overall size. Striking for a mineral specimen and
the only good mine for the species. No damage on the pedions.
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S8361 - Hydroxylherderite - $1800 SOLD
Corrego Frio, Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overall Size: 6.5 x 4.1 cm
Highly unique brownish-orange crystal of 6.5 x 4.1 cm tall is studded midway with nice contrasting
white albite matrix to put specimens from this pocket in the small handful of places which have
produced outstanding examples for the species. The semitransparent surface, glassy luster, and
near floater form are added attractions for the phosphate, larger freestanding xtls remain elusive
today regardless of location. Here we have one of the higher ranking pieces for display, a good
place to park your money because showy rarities are some of the best buys!
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S8362 - Ruby - $450 SOLD
Mysore District, Karnataka, India
Overall Size: 5.2 x 5 cm
Exceptionally unique and hard to get rich purple crystal of 5.2 x 5 cm in size would be worth owning
as few ever appear with the color. Complete all around as the front, back, and side show in the
photos, any angle makes for good viewing. Highly desirable variety of corundum, one of the most
expensive species known, this one a full 3 dimensional miniature.
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S8363 - Afghanite with Pyrite - $350
Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Overall Size: 2.8 x 2.4 cm
Isolated consistent inky-blue color tone on this afghanite measuring 2.8 cm in length which sits
perched aside white contrasting matrix and sparkling yellow pyrite, size is 2.8 x 2.4 cm. A thin film
of calcite hasn't been completely removed from the faces, I am sure it would look great once worked
up. One of the nicer thumbs, especially for the species.
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S8364 - Amethyst (scepters) - $385 SOLD
Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico
Overall Size: 8.7 x 6.7 cm
This is one of the new amethyst scepters which reach 5.7 cm in length from Mexico! Both the well
balanced spray along with the matrix base illustrates the best from the recent find, kind of bizarre
for Las Vigas, not the super good purple but skeletal scepters of opposing color are pretty neat.
Fascinating small cabinet of 8.7 x 6.7 cm in overall size.
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S8365 - Dioptase with Quartz - SOLD
Kaokoveld, Omaue, Namibia
Overall Size: 6.5 x 4 cm
Colorful arrangement of highly glassy emerald-green crystals up to 1.2 cm in length sit well upon
whitish quartz coated matrix measuring 6.5 x 4 cm in size. What a piece for the cabinet, very easy
on the eye, just a stunner for one of the most sought after copper species, reasonable price for the
mineral too.
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S8366 - Spessartine - $225
Aquarius Mountains, Mohave County, Arizona
Overall Size: 2.7 x 2.7 cm
Smooth large well formed garnet measuring about 2 cm across on rhyolite matrix of 2.7 x 2.7 cm in
overall size, splendid thumbnail for Arizona material and as good as one could hope to acquire for
the U.S. locale.
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S8367 - Malachite - $315
Star of the Congo Mine, Shaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Overall Size: 8.5 x 7.3 cm
The fairly common yet interesting stalactitic malachites from Africa are great collectibles. Some
have the curving hook like shape which leans in one direction as shown in the above example,
highly unusual and a good reason to purchase the rich green plate of 8.5 x 7.3 cm in overall size.
It extending further back in person as well, really is a very fine stalactite.
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S8368 - Elbaite - $575 SOLD
Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California
Overall Size: 4.8 x 2.7 cm
Everyone familiar with Himalaya pieces knows the strong rich color zoning seen in some crystals. This
aesthetically crossed up elbaite of 4.8 x 2.7 cm in size has amazing coloration and translucency, in part
this has made the mineral overwhelmingly popular, a good pick for California tourmaline! Pristine
terminations too.
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S8369 - Calcite - $250
Herja Mine, Maramures District, Romania
Overall Size: 4.4 x 4.3 cm
Almost a complete sphere of calcite that is commonly known to form in this way in addition to the fair
price considering production has ceased also without damage as the photo shows. Fairly sized ball
measures 4.4 x 4.3 cm in size, a choice rock.
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