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S8944 - Cinnabar with Dolomite - $850
Yunchangping Mine, Tongren, Guizhou Province, China
Overall Size: 9 x 7.5 cm
Almost every collector of worldwide minerals wants a cinnabar from China since the crystals can
be seen in such exceptional growth like the rarer elongated type here. Above pictures also show
the very attractive blood-red mercury sulfide of 1.2 cm in length with the thick prism resting upon
white dolomite matrix of 9 x 7.5 cm in overall size. Given the right amount of time, these will fall
into the investment category of mineral collecting, red seems to be forever popular. Pristine
terminations.
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S8945 - Hematite - SOLD
Egremont, Cumbria, England
Overall Size: 10.7 x 3.5 cm
Large well defined hematite known as pencil ore is relatively rare from the U.K.. Every side
including the termination and base are in fine condition which is unusual for its age. Another
pleasing aspect is the flat bottom, no support needed, it stands upright no problem. Aesthetically
shaped specimens remain elusive from the initial find in spite of older material surfacing over
and over, a classic for sure.
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S8946 - Hemimorphite - $465 SOLD
Dulong Mine, Yunnan Province, China
Overall Size: 11 x 7.7 cm
What a piece for the shelf with this robin's-egg blue color! Indeed alluring botryoidal crystal groups
line the entire plate of 11 x 7.7 cm in overall size to contend with other worldwide localities for the
species, though the difference in large part is due to the sparkling luster often missing on other blue
hemimorphites. These very nice globular mounds place emphasis as the focal point, obvious in
close-up photo.
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S8947 - Galena with Pyrrhotite - $475
Dal'negorsk Mine, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Overall Size: 7.5 x 6 x 5.5 cm
These crystals which reach 3 cm across have a depth unlike many common interlocking flat plates
from the Dal'negorsk mines in eastern Russia. The locality has produced some of the finest galenas
known showing a high level of luster in addition to the silvery reflective appearance, perfect for
display. Good material now comes from recycled collections as is the case here, worthwhile pick.
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S8948 - Barite - $375
Taolin Mine, Hunan Province, China
Overall Size: 12.8 x 11 cm
An incredible sharp spray that extends 9.2 x 7.7 cm from point to point, wow. China has produced
several pockets of importance, regardless of the associated minerals these barites are first-rate
even outside of the country. Where these pieces may lack saturated color they have particularly
good external form. A handsome cabinet plate measuring 12.8 x 11 cm in size.
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S8949 - Ferberite with Quartz - $100
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 4.8 x 3.3 cm
Three high quality minerals grouped together forming a super miniature of 4.8 x 3.3 cm in size,
lustrous black ferberite measures 2.5 cm long, sparkles when rotated in hand. No problems.
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S8950 - Calcite - $375
Xianghualing Mine, Hunan Province, China
Overall Size: 9.3 x 7.3 cm
Spectacular disc shape! Main frosted yet translucent calcite of 7 cm across sits in the upper portion
of snow-white quartz peering from the sidewall, I cannot stress enough how well exposed and perfect
this crystal is. No doubt, many collectors are aware of minerals pouring out of China, now is a good
time to take advantage.
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S8951 - Quartz with Hematite - $275 SOLD
Jinlong Mine, Guangdong Province, China
Overall Size: 6 x 5.2 cm
Virtually flawless medium red crystals of 3.2 cm long extend out in growth to form a plate of sharply
terminated prisms to numerous to count. This richly coated arrangement of quartz and hematite will
work just fine for those who want to fill a display case with class! In addition to having no support
base needed. 6 x 5.2 cm in overall size.
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S8952 - Aquamarine - $125
Xuebaoding, Sichuan Province, China
Overall Size: 4.7 x 4.4 cm
Tabular shaped hexagonal gem crystal having a slight hint of greenish blue coloration scarcely
seen in the beryl family, not only do you get the rare color for the low price; the added albite matrix
acts as a mounting base for your new aqua.
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S8953 - Tugtupite - $265
Kvanefjeld, IImaussaq Complex, Greenland
Overall Size: 7.5 x 6.5 cm
Vivid, striking, and captivating massive red microcrystals concentrate in the corner section of matrix
of 7.5 x 6.5 cm in overall size, certainly the rarity collector can appreciate how remarkable it is for
the species from this celebrated locality.
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S8954 - Ruby - $250
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Overall Size: 5.2 x 4.2 cm
Slobber good purple and red cross section of hexagonal ruby measuring 2.5 cm in length set in
contrasting matrix of 5.2 x 4.2 cm in size. Older material of strong rich saturation could make a
smart addition for either the miniature collector or corundum specialist, you will not be
disappointed.
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S8955 - Chiastolite - $150
Hunan Province, China
Overall Size: 5.5 x 4 cm
Interesting black cross frozen within this polished section of andalusite variety chiastolite showing
lengthy dimensions of 5.5 x 4 cm in overall size for the mineral. Very choice contemporary example.
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