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S8932 - Fluorapatite on Siderite cast - $500
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 8 x 6.2 cm
Interesting siderite cast that was probably on a quartz crystal at one time but has since slid off,
it is still sculpturally pleasing from several angles. Gem quality purple-gray apatites up to 1.2 cm
in length sit studded on the outer surface to form the classic Panasqueira look. Some chipping
is present otherwise the value would greatly increase, a steal if you don't have to have a perfect
rock!
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S8933 - Aquamarine with Quartz - $2800 SOLD
Shigar Valley, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Overall Size: 11 x 8.7 cm
Exceptional combo! Elongated quartz crystal measuring a whopping 11 cm tall stands proud with the
most glassy water-clear aqua blue beryl of 4.2 x 3 cm in size that a person could ever imagine seeing.
The razor sharp edges and hexagonal prism project out of the frontal display face to show its 3
dimensional form on this very fine aquamarine as well as having the cleavelandite as support. Even
though this mineral is common upscale pieces are scarce even from Pakistan. A large part of the
appeal is with the association, classy enough for high-level museums and collectors, no damage.
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S8934 - Topaz - $700
Dassu, Shigar Valley, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Overall Size: 4.7 x 3.2 cm
In hand this one is almost invisible, somewhat evident in the photo but flawless in person. Super
glassy prism sides along with a shade of light brown allow light to pass through the piece making
it a true gem crystal. Currently, specimens aren't forthcoming with this type of high quality that is
increasingly hard to find. Measures: 4.7 x 3.2 cm in size.
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S8935 - Elbaite with Lepidolite - $6800 SOLD
Pederneira Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overall Size: 7.5 x 6.2 x 4.5 cm
While slender repaired tourmalines from this famous pegmatite have been available in recent
years, wide unrepaired crystals with substantial amounts of purple lepidolite are exceedingly
rare. This elbaite of 5 x 5 cm in size is not only exceptional but arousing with its balance of colors.
Normally the bluish gray hue would be unappealing from here except this beauty shows rich deep
red zoning on the terminations. Matrix from Brazil has always been hard to find if compared to other
worldwide localities and singles are commonplace for the country. Therefore the lilac base on this
small cabinet put it on the short list of matchless examples, plus the overall color composite
demands attention adding greatly to its value that is worth every penny.
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S8936 - Topaz - $250
Dassu, Shigar Valley, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Overall Size: 2.7 x 2.4 cm
Multifaced terminations and near perfect transparency are qualities seen in this elegant topaz
thumbnail. Difficult to capture the glassy surface on these pieces, I assure you it's pristine in hand.
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S8937 - Kunzite - $3000
Mawi, Laghman Province, Afghanistan
Overall Size: 12.7 x 5.4 cm
Afghanistan has produced an astounding number of minerals however pegmatite species remain
fairly rare in fine quality, here we have a deeply striated medium purple crystal reaching 12.7 x 5.4
cm in size that exhibits an angular termination and flawless upper section uncharacteristic of
kunzites from the area, with the addition of light intense violet highlights will emit from the
spodumene, outright gorgeous! Type of display piece for the quality collector.
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S8938 - Topaz - $250 SOLD
Dassu, Shigar Valley, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Overall Size: 3.3 x 1.2 cm
Pristine and highly reflective gem quality topaz prism of 3.3 x 1.2 cm in overall size stands by itself
for display. These crystals are among the most pleasing eye candy for the species and as a bonus
vertical crazing glitters from within.
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S8939 - Fluorite - $850 SOLD
Xianghualing Mine, Hunan Province, China
Overall Size: 12.5 x 6.5 cm
Very fine cabinet specimen comprising of sea foam green color, transparency, and smooth flat faces
on each modified cube greatly strengthen its invisible properties, no hype, this piece has unreal glass
like crystals! Nicely mounted to show the largest fluorite of 2.5 x 2.5 cm in size resting on other
penetrating xtls of 12.5 x 6.5 cm in overall size. The popular calcium fluoride is sought after for good
reason; the species is wonderful for the purpose of display.
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S8940 - Bixbyite with Fluorite - $685
Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah
Overall Size: 12 x 6.7 cm
Several years ago there was a limited find of microcrystalline purple fluorite associated with
mirror bright black bixbyite crystals to form beautiful specimens from what are normally bland
examples from the area. Here is one premier piece taken out of the productive zone exhibiting
the maximum xtl size of 1.2 cm tall, American treasure worth collecting.
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S8941 - Calcite - $125
Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Overall Size: 3 x 3 cm
Great spray of translucent to transparent scalenohedral crystals up to 2 cm long are included by
bluish green celadonite to form a distinctive variation of calcite. Ample supply has been found
from the basalt quarries but this one is symmetrical for the size range.
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S8942 - Fluorite - $135
Berbes Mine, Asturias, Spain
Overall Size: 3 x 2.7 cm
Gemmy light purple fuorite measuring 2 cm in length sits well penetrating another crystal to
measure 3 x 2.7 cm in overall size, distinct color zoning is magnified via the gemlike quality,
splendid toenail/thumbnail.
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S8943 - Bismuth - $300
Rio Guillache, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Overall Size: 3.5 x 3.5 cm
Fantastic! Nicely shaped nugget of silvery native bismuth measuring 3.5 x 3.5 cm in overall size.
Element specimens have never been widespread from the many mines which produced prolific
amounts of ore over the last century, it is mostly from private and public collections where treasures
are now released for sale, this one passing through my hands many times, a genuine sample.
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