Selected Specimens

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MK438 - Chalcopyrite on Quartz $ 500
Cavnic, Maramures, Romania
large cabinet - 21 x 16 x 8 cm


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Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/mk438a.JPG] Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/mk438b.JPG] Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/mk438c.JPG] Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/mk438d.JPG] Chalcopyrite on Quartz from Cavnic, Maramures, Romania [db_pics/pics/mk438e.JPG]

Large display specimen of Chalcopyrite and Quartz crystals over a Sphalerite and Pyrite rich matrix. Three large clusters of Chalcopyrite are in well isolated groups set in stout, white Quartz crystals. Large and showy specimen in excellent condition.


MK868 - Fluorite $ 850
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 7.2 x 5.8 x 4 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk868a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk868b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk868c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk868d.jpg]

Stunning specimen of transparent purple/blue Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are glass-like and totally water clear (you can see right through them to the matrix underneath). In excellent condition from recent production and associated with yellow Muscovite crystals.


MK869 - Fluorite $ 400
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 5 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk869a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk869b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk869c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk869d.jpg]

Cluster of transparent purple/blue cubic Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent. In excellent condition from recent production and associated with white disc-shaped Calcite crystals.


MK874 - Fluorite with Quartz $ 250
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Fluorite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk874a.jpg] Fluorite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk874b.jpg] Fluorite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk874c.jpg]

Cluster of purple Fluorite crystals with Quartz from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are glass-like transparent purple cubes associated with green Chlorite and Muscovite with a single Quartz crystal rising from the top. In excellent condition, well crystallized all around and nearly a floater.


MK876 - Fluorite $ 300
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 8.5 x 6.5 x 4 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk876a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk876b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk876c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent purple/blue cubic Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent, some are water-clear. In good condition with some edge chipping.


MK877 - Fluorite with Calcite $ 400
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm


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Fluorite with Calcite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk877a.jpg] Fluorite with Calcite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk877b.jpg] Fluorite with Calcite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk877c.jpg] Fluorite with Calcite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk877d.jpg]

Cluster of transparent 'grape jelly' purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent. In excellent condition from recent production and associated with a large 4cm white disc-shaped Calcite crystal and clusters of Dolomite.


MK878 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 450
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 4 cm


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Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk878a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk878b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk878c.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk878d.jpg]

Wreath-like cluster of transparent blue and purple Fluorite crystals adorning a partial Quartz crystal from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent with a light blue color atop a deeper, earlier generation of purple Fluorite. In excellent condition from recent production and associated with yellow Muscovite and Arsenopyrite crystals.


MK879 - Fluorite with Calcite $ 500
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.7 x 2.7 cm


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Fluorite with Calcite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk879a.jpg] Fluorite with Calcite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk879b.jpg] Fluorite with Calcite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk879c.jpg]

Cluster of intergrown, transparent purple/blue cubic Fluorite crystals with attached Calcite from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent with a light blue color and purple inner cores. In excellent condition with slight chipping on one edge. A cluster of stacked white, disc-shaped Calcite crystals adds additional beauty to this stunning piece.


MK932 - Cuprite $ 500
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk932a.jpg] Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk932b.jpg] Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk932c.jpg]

Large 1.5cm single Cuprite crystal on matrix from Tsumeb. The Cuprite crystal is pristine and sits atop white Dolomite with areas of green Duftite adding color contrast. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


MK937 - Apophyllite with Stilbite $ 1500
#2 Quarry, Pashan, Pune District, India
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Apophyllite with Stilbite from #2 Quarry, Pashan, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk937a.jpg] Apophyllite with Stilbite from #2 Quarry, Pashan, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk937b.jpg] Apophyllite with Stilbite from #2 Quarry, Pashan, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk937c.jpg] Apophyllite with Stilbite from #2 Quarry, Pashan, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk937d.jpg] Apophyllite with Stilbite from #2 Quarry, Pashan, Pune District, India [db_pics/pics/mk937e.jpg]

Highly aesthetic, transparent green Apophyllite crystals associated with white Stilbite blades. The main crystal and an attached, opposing crystal are 6cm tip to tip, with a doubly-terminated Apophyllite attached behind the larger crystal. This specimen presents beautifully for display. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Andy Seibel label showing a price of $3,250.


MK939 - Wulfenite with Descloisite $ 1500
Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
cabinet - 11 x 6.3 x 3 cm


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Wulfenite with Descloisite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk939a.jpg] Wulfenite with Descloisite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk939b.jpg] Wulfenite with Descloisite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk939c.jpg] Wulfenite with Descloisite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk939d.jpg] Wulfenite with Descloisite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk939e.jpg]

Gorgeous Los Lamentos Wulfenite specimen with very bright, lustrous crystals and aesthetic form. The Wulfenite crystals reach 1.6cm in size, have wonderful surface growth features, with some partially covered by brown Descloisite crystals. A couple broken crystals do not detract from the overall excellent quality and looks of this highly showy example. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


MK942 - Calaverite with Fluorite $ 1500
Cresson Mine, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA
cabinet - 10 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm


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Calaverite with Fluorite from Cresson Mine, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk942a.jpg] Calaverite with Fluorite from Cresson Mine, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk942b.jpg] Calaverite with Fluorite from Cresson Mine, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk942c.jpg] Calaverite with Fluorite from Cresson Mine, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/mk942d.jpg]

Colorful and rare specimen of Calaverite with purple Fluorite from Cripple Creek. Calaverite is a rare Gold Telluride mineral with the chemical formula AuTe2 and was first discovered in Calaveras County, California in 1861. Some of the most attractive specimens are those with Calaverite combined with bright purple Fluorite, such as this one. The Calaverite crystals reach 4mm in size and occur across the front face, bottom, and back of specimen. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


MK943 - Boracite $ 800
Boulby Potash Mine, Loftus, Cleveland, England
miniature - 4.3 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Boracite from Boulby Potash Mine, Loftus, Cleveland, England [db_pics/pics/mk943a.jpg] Boracite from Boulby Potash Mine, Loftus, Cleveland, England [db_pics/pics/mk943b.jpg] Boracite from Boulby Potash Mine, Loftus, Cleveland, England [db_pics/pics/mk943c.jpg]

Bright, sparkling crystals of blue Boracite on the front and back of specimen. Colorful and rich example loaded with crystals. Ex. Len Pisciotta, Lindsey Greenbank, Scott Williams collections, with all 3 labels.


LP100 - Cerussite, Malachite $ 300
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Cerussite, Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp100a.jpg] Cerussite, Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp100b.jpg] Cerussite, Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp100c.jpg] Cerussite, Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp100d.jpg]

Rounded vugs lined with spherical clusters of Malachite and glassy Cerussite crystals. The larger vug contains more Malachite with small Cerussite crystals. The vug on the left contains larger Cerussite crystals. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Crystal Classics label.


LP104 - Legrandite $ 3000
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 6.2 x 3.7 x 3 cm


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Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp104a.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp104b.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp104c.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp104d.jpg] Legrandite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp104e.jpg]

Limonite matrix hosting multiple crystals of Legrandite. There are two crystals on the front that measure 1.5 and 2cm wide, both are terminated. The backside has two more crystal groups, including an awesome 1.8cm radial group. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.
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25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144
145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156
157 158 159 160

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