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A609 - Fluorite, Arsenopyrite, Dolomite $ 280 (=~ ¥ 41545) Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China small cabinet - 5.2 x 4.5 x 4 cm Fine, near floater specimen consisting of light purple Fluorite cubes, Arsenopyrite (in an interlocking 4cm cluster), pearlescent pink Dolomite that wraps all around the backside, and Muscovite. Highly aesthetic classic Yaogangxian combo.
A174 - Ferberite $ 250 (=~ ¥ 37094) Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Hunan, China small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm Large, fine single Ferberite crystal. A very good example of a mineral that is somewhat common now, however will soon will be a classic, ranking as the worlds best, size 5.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm.
A106 - Cinnabar $ 440 (=~ ¥ 65285) Tongren, Guizhou, China small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm 2.8cm cluster of Cinnabar crystals on Dolomite. Sawn base and edges, size 7 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm.
A990 - Inesite, Hubeite on Apophyllite $ 1250 (=~ ¥ 185469) Hubei Prov., China cabinet - 9.5 x 8 x 4 cm Large red Inesite crystal spray with other areas of Inesite, good clusters of Hubeite (brown), Quartz crystals, and tiny drusy Apophyllite, size 9.5 x 8 x 4 cm.
A196 - Cinnabar on Dolomite $ 1200 (=~ ¥ 178050) Yanwuping Mines, Guizhou, China small cabinet - 9 x 8 x 4 cm Classic Cinnabar penetration twin rising up 1.7cm and 1.5 cm wide on Dolomite. Fine quality Cinnabar that glows red when backlit. Fine undamaged piece, Chinese Cinnabar is by far the world's best, get a good one while supplies are still plentiful. Although there is plenty of lower quality material available now, the better ones are few and far between, size 9 x 8 x 4 cm.
A910 - Epidote on Quartz $ 600 (=~ ¥ 89025) Meigu, Sichuan Prov., China large cabinet - 18 x 15 x 14 cm Large and aesthetic specimen of Epidote crystals on a cluster of large Quartz crystals. The highlight of the specimen is the 10.5cm doubly terminated Quartz crystal set perfectly in the center of surrounding Quartz crystals, as if being held in an hand. There are a couple of tiny trivial nicks, otherwise all crystals complete and undamaged. It's even recrystallized all along the bottom.
A251 - Quartz on Ferberite $ 300 (=~ ¥ 44513) Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Hunan Prov., China small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 3 cm Clear Quartz crystals on a large, well formed Ferberite crystal. Classic Yaogangxian piece, 7 x 6 x 3 cm.
A431 - Aquamarine $ 600 (=~ ¥ 89025) Mt. Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Sichuan Prov., China small cabinet - 7 x 7 x 5 cm ex. Matthew Webb Tabular, glassy Aqua crystals on Muscovite matrix. The quality of the Aqua is much better than typical for this locality, and the main crystal is much thicker than normal, being 3.8cm wide and 2.3 cm thick. One or two tiny nicks present, but basically undamaged. Ex. Matthew Webb #353.
A873 - Aquamarine on Muscovite $ 1500 (=~ ¥ 222563) Ping Wu, Sichuan, China small cabinet - 7 x 4 x 4 cm Highly lustrous, tabular blue crystals on Muscovite. Thick, high quality Aqua, undamaged.
TU61 - Quartz with Helvite $ 750 (=~ ¥ 111281) Jinlong Hill, Longchuan, Guangdong Prov., China large cabinet - 18 x 6 x 5 cm Large, transparent Quartz crystal with attached and partially included black Helvite crystals. The Quartz has chlorite inclusions and has a well defined green phantom right near the termination. It also has a slight reddish cast in areas. As a bonus, the base of the crystal is completely rehealed.
A318 - Lollingite on Scheelite $ 350 (=~ ¥ 51931) Huanggangliang, Inner Mongolia, China small cabinet - 5.8 x 4.7 x 3.5 cm A 4.5 cm white Scheelite crystal that is partially coated by Lollingite and also partially etched. A metallic silver-colored mineral (looks like Molybdenite) can be seen in the tip that formed as an epimorph of the Scheelite and was later covered by another layer of Scheelite. Unusual and interesting piece from recent finds in Inner Mongolia.
A306 - Quartz with Calcite $ 200 (=~ ¥ 29675) Huangang, Inner Mongolia, China small cabinet - 6.5 x 6.5 x 4 cm Lustrous and sharp sceptered Quartz crystal associated with peach colored Calcite crystals. I love the tower-like form of the Quartz and myriad of crystal faces. Undamaged.
CH107 - Fluorite on Muscovite $ 1500 (=~ ¥ 222563) Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China small cabinet - 9 x 7 x 5 cm Transparent purple/blue Fluorite cubes on a matrix of Muscovite. The Fluorite are glassy and undamaged. Chalcopyrite crystals are present along the left side. Big and showy display specimen.
B560 - Azurite with Malachite $ 2000 (=~ ¥ 296751) Anhui Province, China cabinet - 14.5 x 12.5 x 5.5 cm Shockingly bright, electric blue Azurite crystals lining a large, shallow vug. The color is a more dark, vibrant royal blue than the photos indicate. The photos also don't capture the bright reflections of the crystals - they look like blue foil. These are so incredibly bright I had to take a second look to make sure they weren't Linarite or some other species. I've never Azurite seen like this before, though I have heard Bisbee produced similar Azurites to this at one time. The backside is sawn revealing another small vug containing typical, darker blue Azurite crystals. If you want to add a large amount of bright blue to your case, this is the one.
B561 - Azurite with Malachite $ 300 (=~ ¥ 44513) Anhui Province, China small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm Shockingly bright, electric blue Azurite crystals lining a large, shallow vug. The color is a more dark, vibrant royal blue than the photos indicate. The photos also don't capture the bright reflections of the crystals - they look like blue foil. These are so incredibly bright I had to take a second look to make sure they weren't Linarite or some other species. I've never Azurite seen like this before, though I have heard Bisbee produced similar Azurites to this at one time.
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