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S8531 - Copper - $800
Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
Overall Size: 5.5 x 3.5 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
5.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm in size, xtl is about 2 cm tall. If an area of interest you cannot go wrong with this
elegant specimen since the mineral is very popular and safe to assume that it will remain valuable!
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S8532 - Elbaite with Cleavelandite and Lepidolite - $1650
Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California
Overall Size: 6.5 x 5.3 cm
Premier U.S. locality for elbaite! The Himalaya mine has yielded attractive tourmalines for over a
century. Today, the good pink color with the classic looking quartz and lepidolite combo is
uncommon, this style is usually regarded as first-rate even in California collections. It's one beautiful
damage free rose-pink crystal of 4.5 x 2 cm in size investing pegmatite matrix of 6.5 x 5.3 cm in
overall size. The locality has been an important producer of fine mineral specimens which is easy
to see why!
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S8533 - Calcite after Aragonite with Sulfur - $675
Cozzodisi Mine, Agrigento Province, Sicily, Italy
Overall Size: 13.5 x 7 cm
Splendid pseudo! Numerous tiny sparkling calcites have replaced the aragonite form of 6.5 x 5.2 cm
in size. The two hexagonal crystals stacked on one another make for a super display piece as its
shape, contrasting yellow sulfur, and mineralogical appeal are sound reasons to add this Italian
classic to your collection. Note, it is over 5 inches tall.
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S8534 - Lazulite with Siderite - $375
Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada
Overall Size: 9.3 x 7.2 cm
Impressive lazulite specimen showing mirror like luster on this rich greenish-blue cluster of 2.7
across. Consistent quality in both species which is very evident in hand, opposing brown siderites
allow the phosphate to aesthetically standout in relief if compared to the commonly seen interlocking
crystals from here. In fine condition with a fair price.
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S8535 - Pyromorphite - $1200
Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho
Overall Size: 5.5 x 3.3 cm
Highly attractive bright glassy surface of well crystallized rich orange crystals up to 1.7 cm tall rest
perched upon alike matrix of 5.5 x 3.3 cm in overall size. Very popular species worth owning as it
is desirable now and will be in the future, especially the Idaho material that is a soon to be classic.
Remarkable coloration that is indicative of pyromorphite from the mine. All sides are perfect as
well, a near complete floater. For a miniature it's a stunner!
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S8536 - Londonite - $2400 SOLD
Antsongombato Mine, Morafeno, Madagascar
Overall Size: 9.3 x 7 cm
Gemmy! Fantastic glassy bright lemon-yellow isolated crystal of 2.3 cm in size sits perfectly in the
mid portion of pegmatite matrix measuring a good 9.3 x 7 cm in size. It is an incredible londonite xtl
for the find showing very transparent inner sections, many don't have the gem appeal. In order to
notice the difference in quality, one may need to study many pieces from the initial find, no new
material is forthcoming. This piece is on the short list of the few best around, quite fine for the
mineral, a must see!
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S8537 - Fluorite - $375
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan Province, China
Overall Size: 6.8 x 4.5 cm
Well formed razor sharp edges on the outside as the inside shows clean transparency along with
purple and blue areas, one of the top places for the species fluorite. Important to note that the
example above is complete, most available are cleaved if loose. Great small cabinet measuring
6.8 x 4.5 cm in size.
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S8538 - Calcite - $300
S. Giovanni Mine, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy
Overall Size: 8.5 x 6.5 cm
Here is a locality for the calcite collector! Usually odd locale pieces surface when old collections are
released as is the case here. Individual crystals are up to 6.5 cm long with the overall size measuring
8.5 x 6.5 cm. Worth getting if fond of the mineral.
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S8539 - Pyromorphite - $850
Crabulazu Mine, Arbus, Sardinia, Italy
Overall Size: 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Excellent pyromorphite of 6.5 x 4.5 cm in overall size. 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! 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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S8540 - Calcite - $100
S. Giovanni Mine, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy
Overall Size: 6.3 x 3 cm
Choice lustrous scalenohedral crystal of 6.3 x 3 cm in overall size. Although a single calcite xtl it's
of good size for Sardinia and reasonably priced for the length, would make a wise pick.
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S8541 - Wulfenite - $75
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 5 x 3.3 cm
Super glassy and sharp light brown crystals up to about 1 cm in length sit upon dolomite matrix
measuring 5 x 3.3 cm in size. Not delicate for the species so shipping is no problem. From
the most famous mine for minerals.
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S8542 - Fluorapatite - $50
Medina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overall Size: 2.5 x 2.5 cm
Gem thumbnail apatite of 2.5 x 2.5 cm in overall size. Classy shade of pale brown allow light to pass
through the piece well. Some damage on the right side, main xtl is complete, very fair price.
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