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LL316 - Malachite $ 300 SOLD
Concepcion Del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico
small cabinet - 6 x 6 x 3 cm


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Malachite from Concepcion Del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL316a.jpg] Malachite from Concepcion Del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL316b.jpg] Malachite from Concepcion Del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL316c.jpg] Malachite from Concepcion Del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL316d.jpg] Malachite from Concepcion Del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL316e.jpg]

Two masses of rounded Malachite in a Chrysocolla lined vug. The upper Malachite has a perfect spherical form. The Chrysocolla is coating other crystals including some that are Quartz crystals, and possibly other species as well. Old, uncommon Mexican specimen.


LL319 - Sapphire $ 1200 SOLD
Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.3 x 0.7 cm


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Sapphire from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka [db_pics/pics/LL319a.jpg] Sapphire from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka [db_pics/pics/LL319b.jpg] Sapphire from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka [db_pics/pics/LL319c.jpg] Sapphire from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka [db_pics/pics/LL319d.jpg] Sapphire from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka [db_pics/pics/LL319e.jpg] Sapphire from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka [db_pics/pics/LL319f.jpg]

Fine gem yellow Sapphire crystal. Undamaged, double-terminated with good sharp edges and good transparency. Weighs 18.5 carats.


LL322 - Stibnite $ 225
Baia Sprie, Felsobanya, Romania
small cabinet - 7 x 6.5 x 2 cm


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Stibnite from Baia Sprie, Felsobanya, Romania [db_pics/pics/LL322a.jpg] Stibnite from Baia Sprie, Felsobanya, Romania [db_pics/pics/LL322c.jpg] Stibnite from Baia Sprie, Felsobanya, Romania [db_pics/pics/LL322e.jpg] Stibnite from Baia Sprie, Felsobanya, Romania [db_pics/pics/LL322f.jpg] Stibnite from Baia Sprie, Felsobanya, Romania [db_pics/pics/LL322g.jpg]

Aesthetic spray formation of Stibnite crystals. Highly lustrous metallic crystals in great condition and good on both sides. Ex. Cliff Kruger collection.


LL303 - Magnetite $ 280
Iron Hat Mine, Cadiz, Marble Mountains, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
miniature - 4.2 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


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Magnetite from Iron Hat Mine, Cadiz, Marble Mountains, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL303a.jpg] Magnetite from Iron Hat Mine, Cadiz, Marble Mountains, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL303b.jpg] Magnetite from Iron Hat Mine, Cadiz, Marble Mountains, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL303c.jpg] Magnetite from Iron Hat Mine, Cadiz, Marble Mountains, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL303d.jpg]

Silvery, metallic Magnetite crystals from an obscure old iron mine in southern California. Largest Magnetite is 2.5cm wide.


LL324 - Silver $ 200 SOLD
Elura Mine, Cobar, NSW, Australia
miniature - 5 x 3 x 2 cm


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Silver from Elura Mine, Cobar, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/LL324a.jpg] Silver from Elura Mine, Cobar, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/LL324b.jpg] Silver from Elura Mine, Cobar, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/LL324c.jpg] Silver from Elura Mine, Cobar, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/LL324d.jpg] Silver from Elura Mine, Cobar, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/LL324e.jpg]

Thick mesh of intergrown Silver crystals. Good crystals all around.

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