Mixed Minerals



2024-03-28 13:34:13 (PDT): Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /mnt/vol-01b7ce02a4fa81bb8/data/mm/www.marinmineral.com/navbar.php:403): /mnt/vol-01b7ce02a4fa81bb8/data/mm/www.marinmineral.com/s_present.php: line 39

US$    € EURO    ¥ YEN    £ POUND    CAN$    AUS$    Note


LV351 - Tennantite on Quartz $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534)
Conception del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico
cabinet - 10 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Tennantite on Quartz from Conception del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV351a.jpg] Tennantite on Quartz from Conception del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LV351b.jpg]

Old Mexican classic of lustrous metallic Tennantite crystals on Quartz crystals from Zacatecas, Mexico. Well crystallized on both sides with more isolated crystals on the front.


LV138 - Getchellite with Orpiment $ 80 (=~ AUS$ 122)
Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Getchellite with Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LV138a.jpg] Getchellite with Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LV138b.jpg] Getchellite with Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LV138c.jpg] Getchellite with Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LV138d.jpg]

Bright red, platy Getchellite crystals in yellow Orpiment from the Getchell Mine in Nevada. Getchellite is a rare arsenic and antimony sulfide mineral and the Getchell Mine is the Type locality for the species.


LV359 - Sylvanite with Tellurium $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 305)
Emperor Mine, Tavua Gold Field, Viti Levu, Fiji
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Sylvanite with Tellurium from Emperor Mine, Tavua Gold Field, Viti Levu, Fiji [db_pics/pics/LV359a.jpg] Sylvanite with Tellurium from Emperor Mine, Tavua Gold Field, Viti Levu, Fiji [db_pics/pics/LV359b.jpg] Sylvanite with Tellurium from Emperor Mine, Tavua Gold Field, Viti Levu, Fiji [db_pics/pics/LV359c.jpg]

Specimen with both Sylvanite and Tellurium from Fiji. This gold mine has geology that is similar to that of Cripple Creek has produced exceptional specimens of various gold tellurides over the years.


LV362 - Brochantite $ 300 (=~ AUS$ 457) SOLD
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.8 x 1 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lv362a.jpg] Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lv362b.jpg] Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lv362c.jpg] Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lv362d.jpg]

Thick, deep forest green Brochantite crystals with high luster. These are thick, robust crystals from a 2014 find and are much different in style than earlier finds from the mine which were usually more fragile, hair-like crystals.


MK451 - Tourmaline with Lepidolite $ 275 (=~ AUS$ 419)
Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 3 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk451a.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk451b.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk451c.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk451d.jpg]

Tourmaline and Lepidolite crystals on Feldspar from Stak Nala. The Tourmaline crystals reach 3.3cm in length, are well terminated, and grade from dark green at the base up to medium green with thin colorless zones at the terminations.


LV356 - Carrollite $ 240 (=~ AUS$ 366)
Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/LV356a.jpg] Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/LV356b.jpg] Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/LV356c.jpg] Carrollite from Kamoya South Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Congo [db_pics/pics/LV356d.jpg]

Bright mirror lustrous Carrollite crystals in a vug in white Calcite. The crystals reach 1cm in size and are undamaged with top luster.


MK452 - Andradite $ 500 (=~ AUS$ 762)
Gray Throne Prospect, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 8.5 x 6 x 4 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Andradite from Gray Throne Prospect, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk452a.jpg] Andradite from Gray Throne Prospect, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk452b.jpg] Andradite from Gray Throne Prospect, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk452c.jpg]

Highly lustrous large crystals of Andradite from the lesser known Arizona locality located relatively close to the more well known Stanley Butte locality. The specimen is solid Andradite with greenish golden crystals to 2cm in size on the front face. Fine quality rare specimen that is excellent for the locality.


MK453 - Variscite with Crandallite $ 400 (=~ AUS$ 610) SOLD
Little Green Monster Mine, Fairfield, Utah, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 7.5 x 1.3 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Variscite with Crandallite from Little Green Monster Mine, Fairfield, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk453a.jpg] Variscite with Crandallite from Little Green Monster Mine, Fairfield, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk453b.jpg] Variscite with Crandallite from Little Green Monster Mine, Fairfield, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk453c.jpg]

Thick slad of Variscite and Crandallite from Utah. Each side shows four areas of green Variscite surrounded by yellow Crandallite. Polished on both sides.


MK454 - Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 686) SOLD
Clifton District, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
cabinet - 12 x 8 x 7 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite from Clifton District, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk454a.jpg] Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite from Clifton District, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk454b.jpg] Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite from Clifton District, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk454c.jpg] Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite from Clifton District, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/mk454d.jpg]

Large, sparkly specimen covered by red Cuprite from the Clifton District in Arizona. The Cuprite forms needle-like crystals in thick massess all over specimen. Comes with an old Robert Hess collection label that indicates it was first purchased in 1948 for $60 (a significant sum for the time).


MK450 - Barite on Quartz $ 500 (=~ AUS$ 762) SOLD
Jinkouhe District, Leshan, Sichuan, China
cabinet - 13.5 x 10.5 x 7.5 cm


(click on an image to enlarge)

Barite on Quartz from Jinkouhe District, Leshan, Sichuan, China [db_pics/pics/mk450a.jpg] Barite on Quartz from Jinkouhe District, Leshan, Sichuan, China [db_pics/pics/mk450b.jpg] Barite on Quartz from Jinkouhe District, Leshan, Sichuan, China [db_pics/pics/mk450c.jpg] Barite on Quartz from Jinkouhe District, Leshan, Sichuan, China [db_pics/pics/mk450d.jpg]

Stunning large single Barite crystal atop Quartz crystals from China. This highly sculptural specimen features an impressive 10.5cm wide single Barite crystal atop a flat plate of Quartz crystals with elongated Quartz crystals projecting out both sides of the plate. Both sides of the barite crystal are pictured.

©2010-2018 Marin Mineral