Len Pisciotta Collection III


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LP166 - Bournonite with Quartz $ 450
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.7 x 3 x 3 cm


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Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166a.jpg] Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166b.jpg] Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166c.jpg] Bournonite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp166d.jpg]

Well balanced specimen of silvery metallic Bournonite with Quartz crystals from the Yaogangxian Mine. An aesthetic specimen good from either side. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection, his old label shows a price of $1200.

LP170 - Ilmenite $ 500 SOLD
 Zagi Mountain, Peshawar District, Pakistan
thumbnail - 2.3 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Ilmenite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp170a.jpg] Ilmenite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp170b.jpg] Ilmenite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp170c.jpg]

Cluster of flat, metallic Ilmenite crystals on a small amount of matrix from Zagi Mountian in Pakistan. Superb thumbnail for the species. A minor amount of Rutile is also present. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP172 - Neptunite $ 750
 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 8.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm


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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172a.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172b.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172c.jpg]

Glossy black Neptunite crystals on a white Natrolite covered matrix. This is an excellent Neptunite with 3 main crystals that are well separated and rise up out of the matrix plus numerous smaller crystals. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Andy Seibel label.

LP173 - Brazilianite $ 450
 Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4 x 2.8 x 1.8 cm


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Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp173a.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp173b.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp173c.jpg]

Large, complete single Brazilianite crystal. Excellent undamaged crystal with good luster, areas of transparency, and the yellow/green color these are known for. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP174 - Rutile in Quartz $ 350
 Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 5.5 cm


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Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174a.jpg] Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174b.jpg] Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174c.jpg] Rutile in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp174d.jpg]

Glassy, transparent smokey Quartz crystals with inclusions of golden, hair-like Rutile. This is a fine quality cluster in excellent condition with high luster. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP175 - Chrysoberyl $ 1800 SOLD
 Espirito Santo, Brazil
miniature - 4 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm


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Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp175a.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp175b.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp175c.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp175d.jpg]

Partial sixling of golden Chrysoberyl from Espirito Santo, Brazil. There are big gem zones in the tip of the largest crystal. This is an older specimen that has a couple old collection numbers attached to the bottom. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (his old label shows a price of $2,300), an comes with an old Al McGuinness label.

LP177 - Calcite on Amethyst $ 450
 Zacatecas, Mexico
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Calcite on Amethyst from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp177a.jpg] Calcite on Amethyst from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp177b.jpg] Calcite on Amethyst from Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp177c.jpg]

A large white Calcite crystal attached to a layer of solid Amethyst crystals. This is a really lovely old specimen with a complete 4cm wide Calcite crystal. The Amethyst is crystallized on both sides. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

MK926 - Hackmanite, Lazurite $ 150 SOLD
 Ladjuar Medam, Sar-e-Sang, Koksha Valley, Kuran wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
small cabinet - 5.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm


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Hackmanite, Lazurite from Ladjuar Medam, Sar-e-Sang, Koksha Valley, Kuran wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk926a.jpg] Hackmanite, Lazurite from Ladjuar Medam, Sar-e-Sang, Koksha Valley, Kuran wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk926b.jpg] Hackmanite, Lazurite from Ladjuar Medam, Sar-e-Sang, Koksha Valley, Kuran wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/mk926c.jpg]

Sharp, translucent blue Hackmanite crystal on marble. The crystal is sharp and well formed with surface striations on front and contacted on the back. Areas of bright blue Lazurite are included in the marble adding even more color. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

MK920 - Quartz on Albite $ 180
 Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 7 x 7 x 4.5 cm


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Quartz on Albite from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk920a.jpg] Quartz on Albite from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk920b.jpg] Quartz on Albite from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk920c.jpg] Quartz on Albite from Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk920d.jpg]

Transparent single Quartz crystal (somewhat Citrine and smoky in color) well centered on Albite crystals. Fine and showy specimen, undamaged. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

MK913 - Quartz (Japan Law twin) $ 280 SOLD
 Bald Hornet Mine, King Co., Washington, USA
small cabinet - 5.4 x 3.3 x 3 cm


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Quartz (Japan Law twin) from Bald Hornet Mine, King Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/mk913a.jpg] Quartz (Japan Law twin) from Bald Hornet Mine, King Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/mk913b.jpg]

Pristine 2.2cm wide Japan law twin Quartz well centered on matrix with other Quartz crystals. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

MK923 - Cavansite $ 350
 Wagholi Quarry, Pune District, India
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


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Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk923a.jpg] Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk923b.jpg] Cavansite from Wagholi Quarry, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk923c.jpg]

Near floater cluster of vivid blue Cavansite crystals. Well crystallized all around, this good sized crystal group appears to have grown on the tips of a couple Stilbite crystals and detached as I see only a couple small ares of white, otherwise it's nothing but great crystals all around. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (his old label shows a price of $600).

MK912 - Natrolite $ 200
 Chimney Rock Quarry (Bound Brook Quarry), Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA
small cabinet - 6.2 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm


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Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry (Bound Brook Quarry), Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/mk912a.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry (Bound Brook Quarry), Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/mk912b.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry (Bound Brook Quarry), Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/mk912c.jpg]

Terminated single Natrolite crystal from the well known Bound Brook locality. Perfectly terminated, undamaged, transparent crystal. Old material from the classic USA locality that produced what are considered some of the world's best Natrolites. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

MK916 - Galena $ 200
 Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Galena from Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk916a.jpg] Galena from Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk916b.jpg] Galena from Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk916c.jpg] Galena from Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk916d.jpg] Galena from Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/mk916e.jpg]

Lustrous metallic Galena crystals from Missouri. This is a fine and aesthetic Galena, complete all around. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (who valued it at $300).

MK917 - Quartz $ 150 SOLD
 Diamantina, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
cabinet - 10 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Quartz from Diamantina, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk917a.jpg] Quartz from Diamantina, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk917b.jpg] Quartz from Diamantina, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk917c.jpg]

Galls-like, water-clear single Quartz crystal in pristine condition. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

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