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S8382 - Scheelite - $750
Xuebaoding, Sichuan, Province, China
Overall Size: 5.1 x 5 cm
Perfect orange scheelite floater! Many of you may prefer matrix although fully developed crystals are
infrequent in such a deposit, unusual in the full miniature size range too, 5.1 x 5 cm. Considerable
gem grade sections of noteworthy value add greatly to its appeal since many are void of intrinsic
quality. Chinese pieces have incredible color for the species as well, truly an impressive single!
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S8383 - Calcite - $250
Onixeddo Mine, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy
Overall Size: 7 x 6.8 cm
Here is a locality rarely seen! Usually odd locale pieces surface when old collections are released
as is the case here, comes with label. Individual crystals are up to 4 cm across with the overall size
being 7 x 6.8 cm, surrounding brownish-red coating adds character. Worth getting if fond of various
calcites.
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S8384 - Pyromorphite - $1000 SOLD
Crabulazu Mine, Arbus, Sardinia, Italy
Overall Size: 8 x 5 cm
Outstanding cauliflower like pyromorphite! Sardinia produced significant minerals at one time, today
it's quite nice to see a fine specimen from this part of the world. As mentioned production ceased
long ago so rich green crystallized plates will remain highly collectible, ones this good are
irreplaceable! The aesthetically shaped half sphere measures 1.7 cm tall resting upon an 8 x 5 cm
matrix. Here and there crude examples surface however nothing as distinct in grade as shown. In a
class by itself for a locality pyro! No damage, comes with the collector's label.
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S8385 - Quartz with Hedenbergite inclusions - $475
Teleftis, Seriphos Island, Greece
Overall Size: 9.3 x 6 cm
Distinctive green hedenbergite inclusions in quartz from Greece have been famous for years,
understandable with the plentiful micro sized needles frozen inside the translucent crystal.
Measures: 9.3 x 6 cm in size, for inclusions these are delightful pieces.
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S8386 - Hematite with Rutile - $500
Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
Overall Size: 6.5 x 3.2 cm
Golden yellow needles radiate out of smooth brilliant well formed hematite faces, now that is a
combo! Imagine how it would fit into your collection, the contrast alone is worth the asking price.
Important to note that the base is not broken, one hundred percent terminated. Accurate photo
with the backside equal to the front to measure 6.5 x 3.2 cm in size. Stunning when in association,
wouldn't you agree?
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S8387 - Fluorapatite - $85 SOLD
Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Pakistan
Overall Size: 3.4 x 2.5 cm
Glassy transparent flat disc shaped colorless apatite of 3.4 x 2.5 cm in overall size sits nicely with
adhering muscovite matrix. Either side displays well depending on your eye, reasonably priced.
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S8388 - Peridot - $900 SOLD
Suppat, Kohistan, Pakistan
Overall Size: 4 x 2.5 cm
Fabulous transparency with a neat pointed termination and strong overall color tone from the initial
find that is known as forsterite. Production has greatly slowed down, just a matter of time before the
popular gem becomes exceedingly scarce. This is really a fine piece worthy of a museum's case
or highlight in a personal collection in addition to being available for under a grand! The kind of
purchase a curator would make, plus it stands without the support of a base for better viewing,
absolutely stunning!
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S8389 - Potassium-fluor-richterite - $300
Kiran, Kokcha Valley, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Overall Size: 2.5 x 2.5 cm
Very choice! These K F richterite specimens reach a peak for the mineral at the area, found about
5 years ago from a limited supply. The highly smooth glassy crystal has a pure straw-yellow color that
is easily visible throughout the flawless inner sections. It's super in person.
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S8390 - Smithsonite - $685
Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, New Mexico
Overall Size: 7 x 6.3 cm
Hard to obtain intact pockets that aren't common geodes! The inside has been lined with sky-blue
globular smithsonites of pearly luster to form a vug of semiprecious material. Longtime celebrated
U.S. locality which may be the number one American mine for the species, I would suggest it as a
good pick no question! Displays several favorable positions in this size range of 7 x 6.3 cm.
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S8391 - Spessartine with Quartz - $750
Shigar Valley, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Overall Size: 4.5 x 4.3 cm
Lovely partially etched 3 dimensional wine-red crystal of 3.7 x 3.7 cm in size sits perched atop a
doubly terminated colorless quartz similar to a sculpture in appearance, natures art. Bright flashes
of light can be seen from its intricate surface when rotated in hand, not the reason to buy the piece
but interesting. A sound decision to acquire the garnet would be the near complete spherical form
on matrix, aesthetic and without damage.
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S8392 - Pyrite - $275 SOLD
Huanzala Mine, Dos de Mayo Province, Peru
Overall Size: 6.2 x 5.5 cm
Great crystal grouping of 6.2 x 5.5 cm in size! Reflective surfaces on this Huanzala pyrite just like
many worldwide sulfides of iron, the difference is these are considered special for good reason,
many of us have probably been jaded by the outpouring of specimens although it's still a first rate
mineral to own.
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S8393 - Dravite - $250 SOLD
Alto Benedito Pegmatite, Paraiba, Brazil
Overall Size: 8 x 4 cm
From the great Brazilian pegmatites comes this very smooth and very well formed doubly terminated
crystal of 8 x 4 cm in overall size, a monster for this variety of tourmaline, sharp xtl faces.
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