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MK302 - Silver on Copper $ 3500 (=~ £ 2798)
 Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302a.jpg] Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302b.jpg] Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302c.jpg] Silver on Copper from Rockland Mine, Rockland, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/mk302d.jpg]

Silver crystals on Copper from the Rockland Mine in Michigan. The Silver is well crystallized and sits atop a small amount of Copper. This can be displayed from a variety of angles but I like it how it's shown in the first photo with the large 2.5cm somewhat horizontal Silver crystal facing forward. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.

LV138 - Getchellite with Orpiment $ 80 (=~ £ 64)
 Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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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.

MK451 - Tourmaline with Lepidolite $ 275 (=~ £ 220)
 Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 3 cm


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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.

MK469 - Tellurium $ 200 (=~ £ 160)
 Lone Pine Mine, Catron Co., New Mexico, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm


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Tellurium from Lone Pine Mine, Catron Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/mk469a.jpg] Tellurium from Lone Pine Mine, Catron Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/mk469b.jpg] Tellurium from Lone Pine Mine, Catron Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/mk469c.jpg]

Rich specimen of metallic grey native Tellurium in matrix. The Tellurium is present all throughout the specimen.

MK493 - Cassiterite $ 250 (=~ £ 200)
 Viloco Mine, La Paz, Bolivia
miniature - 4.8 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk493a.jpg] Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/mk493b.jpg]

Large, lustrous black crystals of Cassiterite. Main crystal is 3cm in size!

MK495 - Cerussite with Barite $ 125 (=~ £ 100)
 Mibladen, Morocco
miniature - 5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Cerussite with Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk495a.jpg] Cerussite with Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk495b.jpg] Cerussite with Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/mk495c.jpg]

Glassy and lustrous 1.2cm Cerussite crystal with bladed pink Barite crystals.

MK497 - Apatite $ 300 (=~ £ 240)
 Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.8 cm


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Apatite from Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk497a.jpg] Apatite from Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk497b.jpg] Apatite from Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk497c.jpg] Apatite from Crystal Lode Pegmatite, Fulford, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk497d.jpg]

Single yellow Apatite crystal from a pegmatite in the Fulford mining district. This locality is not well known and these crystals are rarely seen for sale. This is a translucent crystal (with gem areas), perfectly terminated, complete all around and undamaged.

MK530 - Azurite $ 950 (=~ £ 760)
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk530a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk530b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk530c.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk530d.jpg]

Cluster of deep blue, diamond-shaped crystals of Azurite from the Milpillas Mine. Complete all around and in near pristine condition with crystals to 3.2cm. Outstanding, showy specimen.

MK535 - Spinel $ 1250 (=~ £ 999)
 Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 3 x 3 cm


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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535a.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535b.jpg] Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/mk535c.jpg]

Large, complete purple/red Spinel crystal in a white Calcite matrix. The Spinel is 2.8cm in size and one of the best I've seen. The crystal is complete and has a smaller crystal intergrown on one side and another crystal below it. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.

MK547 - Fluellite with Wavellite $ 150 (=~ £ 120)
 Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk547a.jpg] Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk547b.jpg] Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk547c.jpg]

Vuggy matrix loaded with white crystals of Fluellite. I collected at this locality and most of the vugs found only contians Wavellite and Variscite and no Fluellite. This is a rare example of nothing but Fluellite crystals! Fluellite is a rare phosphate mineral and the world's best were found at this old Gold mine in Nevada.

MK548 - Fluellite with Wavellite $ 150 (=~ £ 120)
 Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
miniature - 3.3 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk548a.jpg] Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk548b.jpg] Fluellite with Wavellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/mk548c.jpg]

Vuggy matrix loaded with Wavellite and crystals of Fluellite. The main Fluellite crystal is good sized reaching 4mm in size. Fluellite is a rare phosphate mineral and the world's best were found at this old Gold mine in Nevada.

MK561 - Azurite $ 200 (=~ £ 160)
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 2 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk561a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk561b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk561c.jpg]

Cluster of lustrous 'electric blue' Azurite crystals from the now closed Milpillas Mine in Mexico. The largest crystal is 2.2cm in size.

MK565 - Azurite with Malachite $ 300 (=~ £ 240)
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk565a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk565b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk565c.jpg]

Blocky, lustrous Azurite crystals from the now closed Milpillas Mine in Mexico. The crystals grew atop a thin layer of Malachite atop a white rock matrix. The Azurite displays wonderful 'electric blue' color.

MK566 - Azurite $ 200 (=~ £ 160)
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 3.8 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk566a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk566b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk566c.jpg]

Blocky, lustrous Azurite crystals from the now closed Milpillas Mine in Mexico. The Azurite displays wonderful 'electric blue' color.

MK567 - Azurite with Malachite $ 500 (=~ £ 400)
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 4.8 x 4.5 x 1.8 cm


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Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk567a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk567b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk567c.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk567d.jpg]

Large single crystal of Azurite partially pseudomorphed to Malachite from the now closed Milpillas Mine in Mexico. The crystal is mostly velvety Malachite with a thin veneer of blue Azurite remaining in areas. Some of the Azurite is so thin it appears colorless, like a thin layer of glass, giving the Malachite a glassy luster in areas right next to areas of velvety luster. Complete all around.
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