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T214 - Vayrynenite $ 380 (=~ £ 304) SOLD
Shengus, Skardu District, Pakistan
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm


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Vayrynenite from Shengus, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t214a.jpg] Vayrynenite from Shengus, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t214b.jpg] Vayrynenite from Shengus, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t214c.jpg]

Rare matrix specimen of Vayrynenite. Crystal is a gemmy pink measuring 2cm in size. Attached to the base is a darker orangey red mineral, possibly Triplite.


T215 - Vayrynenite $ 280 (=~ £ 224) DISCOUNTED 40% OFF TO $ 168 (=~ £ 134) SOLD
Shengus, Skardu District, Pakistan
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm


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Vayrynenite from Shengus, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t215a.jpg] Vayrynenite from Shengus, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t215b.jpg] Vayrynenite from Shengus, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t215c.jpg]

Rare matrix specimen of Vayrynenite. Main crystal is a gemmy pink, double terminated, and 8mm in size. Attached to the base is a darker orangey red mineral, possibly Triplite.


T216 - Prehnite after Analcime $ 1500 (=~ £ 1199) SOLD
O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Prehnite after Analcime from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t216a.jpg] Prehnite after Analcime from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t216b.jpg] Prehnite after Analcime from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t216c.jpg]

Glistening, pearlescent blue/white specimen of Prehnite that has replaced Analacime. There are some round Prehnite formations but the flat faces of the earlier Analcime crystals are very evident. A beautiful and unusual specimen and the best such example I saw out of the Charlie Key Prehnite collection, and there were only a few. A USA rarity and way way better than photos. No damage.


T217 - Prehnite $ 900 (=~ £ 720) SOLD
O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA
cabinet - 10 x 6.5 x 5 cm


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Prehnite from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t217a.jpg] Prehnite from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t217b.jpg] Prehnite from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t217c.jpg]

Open vug in basalt lined with a first generation of green Prehnite and a later generation of yellow Prehnite. The yellow spheres glisten like pearls and have an inner white zone with an outer layer of translucent yellow. From the Charlie Key Prehnite collection. No damage.


T218 - Prehnite $ 450 (=~ £ 360) SOLD
O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA
miniature - 4 x 3.7 x 3 cm


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Prehnite from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t218a.jpg] Prehnite from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t218b.jpg] Prehnite from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t218c.jpg]

Prehnite spheres on basalt. The Prehnite spheres glisten like pearls and have an inner white zone with an outer layer of the less common translucent blue/grey color. From the Charlie Key Prehnite collection. There are some incomplete spheres along the edges where it broke away, but no damage to the main Prehnites.


T219 - Prehnite $ 450 (=~ £ 360) SOLD
O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA
miniature - 4.3 x 3 x 2 cm


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Prehnite from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t219a.jpg] Prehnite from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t219b.jpg] Prehnite from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t219c.jpg]

Prehnite spheres of both green and yellow. The yellow Prehnite spheres glisten like pearls and have an inner white zone with an outer layer of translucent yellow. From the Charlie Key Prehnite collection.No damage.


T220 - Prehnite $ 400 (=~ £ 320) SOLD
O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA
thumbnail - 2.3 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Prehnite from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t220a.jpg] Prehnite from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t220b.jpg] Prehnite from O & G No. 1 Quarry, Orenaug Hills, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA [db_pics/pics/t220c.jpg]

Superb thumbnail of light green Prehnite spheres that glisten like pearls. From the Charlie Key Prehnite collection.No damage.


T221 - Cerussite $ 280 (=~ £ 224) SOLD
Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China
small cabinet - 6 x 3 x 1.6 cm


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Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t221a.jpg] Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t221b.jpg] Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t221c.jpg]

Unusual candy colored Cerussite of yellow and pink. These Daoping Cerussites are among the most colorful for the species. The crystal has relatively flat, lustrous front and back faces and more complex growth on the edges. There is minor damage along the top, and is priced accordingly.


T222 - Cerussite $ 390 (=~ £ 312) SOLD
Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China
miniature - 4 x 3 x 1.5 cm


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Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t222a.jpg] Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t222b.jpg] Cerussite from Daoping Mine, Yangshuo, Guangxi Prov., China [db_pics/pics/t222c.jpg]

Unusual candy colored Cerussite of yellow and pink, with especially bright yellow in the central area of this one. These Daoping Cerussites are among the most colorful for the species. The crystal has relatively flat, lustrous front and back faces and more complex growth on the edges. Undamaged.


T224 - Grossular $ 450 (=~ £ 360) SOLD
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 1.2 cm


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Grossular from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/t224a.jpg] Grossular from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/t224b.jpg] Grossular from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/t224c.jpg]

Gem orange Grossular crystals to 1cm. This is a specimen out of the Don Boydston collection that I've had for about 10 years. It comes with an old Commercial Mineral Corp. label that shows a date of 1968 - this is an oldie and a goodie. No damage, good luster, and good color to the crystals


T226 - Fluorite $ 200 (=~ £ 160) SOLD
Aouli, Midelt, Morocco
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm


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Fluorite from Aouli, Midelt, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t226a.jpg] Fluorite from Aouli, Midelt, Morocco [db_pics/pics/t226b.jpg]

Bright yellow cubes of Fluorite reaching 2cm on the diagonal. Little to no damage.

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