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MK203 - Wurtzite $ 350
Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania
miniature - 4.3 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm


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Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk203a.jpg] Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk203b.jpg] Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk203c.jpg]

Large, wide translucent red/orange Wurtzite crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite Mines. These were found several years ago and were instantly recognized as the world's best for species. Good sized with nice form and flashes of red.


MK217 - Fluorite $ 300
Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
miniature - 3.3 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm


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Fluorite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk217a.jpg] Fluorite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk217b.jpg] Fluorite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/mk217c.jpg]

Exceedingly sharp single octahedral Fluorite crystal from Inner Mongolia, China. An undamaged floater of translucent pink Fluorite nearly textbook in form (one of the sixe points is stepped with multiple points). High quality, complete crystal in perfect condition.


MK220 - Fluorite $ 240
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk220a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk220b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk220c.jpg]

Transparent blue Fluorite crystal from the Yaogangxian Mine. So water-clear you can see right through it to the Muscovite attached to the bottom (photos don't convey this transparency well). Complete all around, stunning crystal of the quality the Yaogangxian mine is famous for. A small cleave on one corner, otherwise perfect.


MK224 - Tourmaline $ 750
Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk224a.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk224b.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk224c.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk224d.jpg]

Five parallel grown, doubly-terminated Tourmaline crystals from Stak Nala. One end has pyramidal, colorless (Achroite) terminations and the other has flat, multi-hued green terminations. There is a chip on one of the flat terminations, otherwise it's well crystallized and perfect all around, a floater.


MK230 - Amblygonite $ 400
Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.8 x 4 x 2.4 cm


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Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk230a.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk230b.jpg]

Single large crystal of translucent to transparent yellow Amblygonite. Amblygonite is a rare lithium-aluminum phosphate species that is not commonly seen in fine display quality crystals. This crystal has large, flat faces on the front and is cleaved/contacted on the backside. Translucent with transparent gem areas. Some faces show light striations and others are smooth with high glassy luster.


MK232 - Amblygonite $ 400
Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4 x 2.7 x 2 cm


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Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk232a.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk232b.jpg] Amblygonite from Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk232c.jpg]

Single crystal of translucent to transparent yellow Amblygonite intergrown with white Albite. Amblygonite is a rare lithium-aluminum phosphate species that is not commonly seen in fine display quality crystals. This is a well crystallized specimen all around with just a small area of contacting on the backside. Translucent with transparent gem areas. Some faces show light striations and others are smooth with high glassy luster. Excellent for the species!


MK237 - Rose Quartz $ 750
Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.8 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Rose Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk237a.jpg] Rose Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk237b.jpg] Rose Quartz from Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk237c.jpg]

Cluster of glassy, transparent Rose Quartz crystals from Brazil. This cluster features a particularly well formed large individual crystal 3cm tall. Undamaged, fine quality miniature.


LV243 - Calcite $ 125 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 62
Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland
miniature - 4.4 x 3 x 3 cm


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Calcite from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV243a.jpg] Calcite from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV243b.jpg] Calcite from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV243c.jpg] Calcite from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV243d.jpg]

Scalenohedral white Calcite crystals from the Abbeytown Quarry. The main crystal has a clearer outer layer and pearlescent reflections internally and is in perfect condition. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection. Acquired from Peter Briscol in 2002.


LV200 - Gmelinite $ 80
Magheramorne Quarry, Co. Antrim, Ireland
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Gmelinite from Magheramorne Quarry, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV200a.jpg] Gmelinite from Magheramorne Quarry, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV200b.jpg]

Colorful orange Gmelinite crystals on matrix. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


MK254 - Vanadinite $ 300
Mibladen, Morocco
miniature - 3.4 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk254a.jpg] Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk254b.jpg] Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk254c.jpg]

Blocky, barrel-shaped deep red Vanadinite crystals on matrix. The main crystal is an impressive 1.6 x 1.6cm in size. There is chipping to some small edge crystals along the left bottom, otherwise perfect.


MK263 - Chalcocite $ 600
Cook's Kitchen Mine, Illogan, Cornwall, England
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.8 cm


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Chalcocite from Cook's Kitchen Mine, Illogan, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/mk263a.jpg] Chalcocite from Cook's Kitchen Mine, Illogan, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/mk263b.jpg] Chalcocite from Cook's Kitchen Mine, Illogan, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/mk263c.jpg] Chalcocite from Cook's Kitchen Mine, Illogan, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/mk263d.jpg]

Old specimen of blocky Chalcocite crystals on matrix. Lots of great crystals well dispersed across the top surface. The crystals have a slight blueish irridescence. This specimen was in the MG Weller collection and likely dates back to the 1800s. From MINDAT: From 1815 to 1897, Cook's Kitchen Mine produced 8,859 tons of black tin, 40,920 tons of 5.5% copper ore, 120 tons of arsenic and 222 tons of arsenical pyrite. It is said to have been worked for 130 years prior to 1874, and to have been one of the most productive mines in Cornwall in 1814.


LV293 - Sapphirine $ 280
Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Sapphirine from Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV293a.jpg] Sapphirine from Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV293b.jpg] Sapphirine from Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV293c.jpg] Sapphirine from Anosy Region, Tulear Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/LV293d.jpg]

Well fomred crystals of Sapphirine exposed in a matrix of reddish Phlogopite, Quartz, and Calcite. There are two major crystals to 1.4cm in size and a number of smaller crystals. The Sapphirine are translucent when backlit along the edges. A rich and fine display specimen of this rare magnesium aluminum silicate mineral.


LV270 - Tremolite $ 350
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4.7 x 1.4 x 0.7 cm


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Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV270a.jpg] Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV270b.jpg] Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV270c.jpg] Tremolite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/LV270d.jpg]

Elongated, gemmy single Tremolite crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. This is larger than average with a vibrant green color and a perfect flat termination. Complete all around and undamaged, even the bottom is rehealed.


MK269 - Coquimbite, Romerite $ 300
South Olga Tunnel, Monte Arsiccio Mine, Stazzema, Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy
miniature - 4 x 3.3 x 2.2 cm


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Coquimbite, Romerite from South Olga Tunnel, Monte Arsiccio Mine, Stazzema, Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk269a.jpg] Coquimbite, Romerite from South Olga Tunnel, Monte Arsiccio Mine, Stazzema, Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk269b.jpg] Coquimbite, Romerite from South Olga Tunnel, Monte Arsiccio Mine, Stazzema, Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk269c.jpg] Coquimbite, Romerite from South Olga Tunnel, Monte Arsiccio Mine, Stazzema, Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/mk269d.jpg]

Outstanding large purple Coquimbite crystal set in white Alunogen with dark red crystals of Romerite from recent finds at the Monte Arsiccio Mine in Italy. The Monte Arisiccio Mine is an old iron mine that worked Barite, Pyrite, and iron oxide ore bodies. Along with other uncommon sulfate minerals, this mine has produced what are in my opinion the world's best Coquimbite specimens. The Coquimbite crystal is well formed and 2.2cm in size and has incredibly rich purple coloration that contrasts well against the white Alunogen. These specimens should be kept sealed in plastic bags or boxes or otherwise be kept from high humidity or moisture. This specimen comes mounted in a plastic box.


MK279 - Topaz $ 600
Skardu, Pakistan
miniature - 4.7 x 4.2 x 3 cm


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Topaz from Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk279a.jpg] Topaz from Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk279b.jpg] Topaz from Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk279c.jpg] Topaz from Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/mk279d.jpg]

Well crystallized, gem quality Topaz crystal. Beautiful, complete blocky form and nearly colorless (the camera picked up more color than my eye sees). Complete all around and undamaged.

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