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LP359 - Magnesioaxinite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534)
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 1.1 cm


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Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp359a.jpg] Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp359b.jpg] Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp359c.jpg]

Thick single crystal of Magnesioaxinite from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. The crystal is about half purple and half orange and well crystallized on both sides. Like most, there is some chipping/damage around the edges. Importantly, it is a thick and robust crystal with lots of transparent areas.

LP367 - Fluorite $ 2500 (=~ AUS$ 3812)
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 3 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367d.jpg]

Penetration twin of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the Yaogangxian Mine in China. Highly transparent (looks like purple glass!) and wonderful aesthetics. There are highly lustrous faces on the front and right side with frosted faces on the left and parts of top and back faces. A fine miniature Fluorite of exceptional beauty. The photos don't convey how transparent and bright this is.

LP371 - Siderite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229)
 Vibora Mine, Colavi District, Potosi, Bolivia
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


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Siderite from Vibora Mine, Colavi District, Potosi, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp371a.jpg] Siderite from Vibora Mine, Colavi District, Potosi, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp371b.jpg]

Golden brown, translucent single Siderite crystal on a matrix of Pyrite and Bornite. The crystal is 1cm tall and of an uncommon hexagonal form of Siderite. Siderite in this form are also found in Cornwall where they are called 'horse tooth' Siderite and are highly coveted.

LP379 - Bournonite $ 400 (=~ AUS$ 610)
 Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379a.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379b.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379c.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379d.jpg]

A silvery metallic 'cogwheel' of Bournonite in matrix. The crystal is 2.5 cm wide and in perfect condition. There is another partial crystal and small Pyrite and Sphalerite crystals coating the matrix. Saw cut on bottom.

LP435 - Barite $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 305)
 Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.8 cm


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Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp435a.jpg] Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp435b.jpg] Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp435c.jpg] Barite from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/LP435.mp4]

Cluster of terminated and doubly-terminated blue Barite crystals from Morocco. The Barite is translucent to transparent and composed of thin bladed crystals grouped together forming and attractive cluster. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP446 - Quartz Gwindel $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 534)
 Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm


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Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446a.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446b.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446c.jpg] Quartz Gwindel from Shalman, Khyber Agency, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/lp446d.jpg]

Highly transparent single Quartz gwindel from Pakistan. Complete all around and in nearly pristine condition - even the bottom is recrystallized. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.

LP340 - Thomsonite $ 40 (=~ AUS$ 61)
 Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp340a.jpg] Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp340b.jpg] Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp340c.jpg] Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp340d.jpg]

Colorless, translucent to transparent Thomsonite crystals in vug. The Thomsonite form prismatic crystals with flat terminations. Collected by John Sulzbach in October 2014.

LP342 - Thomsonite $ 40 (=~ AUS$ 61)
 Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 1.5 cm


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Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp342a.jpg] Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp342b.jpg] Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp342c.jpg]

Colorless, translucent to transparent Thomsonite crystals in vug. The Thomsonite form prismatic crystals with flat terminations. Collected by John Sulzbach in October 2014.

LP344 - Thomsonite $ 50 (=~ AUS$ 76)
 Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp344a.jpg] Thomsonite from Staging Area 1, Clear Creek, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp344d.jpg]

Colorless, translucent to transparent Thomsonite crystals in vug. The Thomsonite form prismatic crystals with flat terminations. Collected by John Sulzbach in October 2014.

LP524 - Kermesite $ 320 (=~ AUS$ 488)
 Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China
miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 1.5 cm


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Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/lp524a.jpg] Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/lp524b.jpg] Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/lp524c.jpg]

Cluster of deep red Kermesite crystals from China. Among the world's best for species, these Chinese Kermesite are now hard to find.

LP525 - Kermesite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 229)
 Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China
miniature - 4 x 0.7 x 0.3 cm


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Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/lp525a.jpg] Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/lp525b.jpg]

Deep red Kermesite crystals from China. Among the world's best for species, these Chinese Kermesite are now hard to find.

LP159 - Analcime with Quartz $ 80 (=~ AUS$ 122)
 Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg area, Namibia
miniature - 4 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Analcime with Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp159a.jpg] Analcime with Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp159b.jpg] Analcime with Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp159c.jpg] Analcime with Quartz from Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp159d.jpg]

Fine quality miniature-sized psecimen featuring a 1.1cm Analcime crystal set in transparent Quartz crystals.  The Analcime is complete with superb form. Ex.Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Williams Beehler label.

LP305 - Lawsonite $ 60 (=~ AUS$ 91)
 Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 2 x 1.8 cm


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Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp305a.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp305b.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp305c.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp305d.jpg]

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.

LP317 - Lawsonite $ 75 (=~ AUS$ 114)
 Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp317a.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp317b.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp317c.jpg] Lawsonite from Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp317d.jpg]

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.

LP587 - Ludlamite $ 500 (=~ AUS$ 762)
 Cabeca do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Ludlamite from Cabeca do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp587a.jpg] Ludlamite from Cabeca do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp587b.jpg] Ludlamite from Cabeca do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp587c.jpg]

Glassy bright green Ludlamite crystals on matrix from a relatively new locality in northwestern Brazil. The crystals are bright, translucent to transparent, and reach 1.3cm in size. Gorgeous specimen of exceptional quality for the species.
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