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LP194 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 125 (=~ CAN$ 172) Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm ![Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp194a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp194a.jpg)
![Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp194b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp194b.jpg)
![Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp194c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp194c.jpg)
Transparent purple cubic Fluorite crystals grown atop a Quartz crystal from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent. In good overall and complete all around.
LP210 - Ramsdellite $ 275 (=~ CAN$ 377) Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 4 cm ![Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp210a.jpg)
![Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp210b.jpg)
![Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp210c.jpg)
![Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp210d.jpg)
Robust, well crystallized specimen of Ramsdellite loaded with crystals. Thick and sturdy specimen of this uncommon manganese oxide species. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.
LP226 - Amethyst $ 350 (=~ CAN$ 480) Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico cabinet - 11.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm ![Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226C.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp226C.jpg)
![Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp226a.jpg)
![Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp226b.jpg)
![Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp226d.jpg)
![Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226f.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp226f.jpg)
Purple Amethyst crystals on matrix from Las Vigas. The crystals are transparent and in perfect condition and occur on a green Epidote coated matrix creating an overal colorful specimen. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (his old label shows a price of $650).
LP227 - Copper $ 450 (=~ CAN$ 618) Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan cabinet - 12 x 7 x 1 cm ![Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp227a.jpg)
![Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp227b.jpg)
![Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp227c.jpg)
![Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp227d.jpg)
Large and aesthetic flat grouping of Copper crystals. Displayable from either side. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection (Len's old label shows a price of $1200).
LP351 - Tsavorite, Diopside on Titanite $ 450 (=~ CAN$ 618) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm ![Tsavorite, Diopside on Titanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp351a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp351a.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Titanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp351b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp351b.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Titanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp351c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp351c.jpg)
![Tsavorite, Diopside on Titanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp351d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp351d.jpg)
This is a really neat and aesthetic combination specimen from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. A large, chocolate brown twinned Titanite with attached green Tsavorite and white Diopside crystals on one side. Titanite crystals are fairly uncommon at Merelani.
LP352 - Diopside on Tanzanite $ 450 (=~ CAN$ 618) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 1.7 cm ![Diopside on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp352a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp352a.jpg)
![Diopside on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp352b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp352b.jpg)
![Diopside on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp352c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp352c.jpg)
![Diopside on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp352d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp352d.jpg)
Two terminated green Diopside crystals spearing through a partial Tanzanite crystal. This is a colorful and unusual specimen unlike any I can recall seeing before. The Tanzanite is thick too, with good sized transparent areas that give this piece cutting rough value. It weighs 24.58 grams (122 carats).
LP355 - Prehnite $ 225 (=~ CAN$ 309) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 4 x 3.7 x 3.5 cm ![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp355a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp355a.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp355b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp355b.jpg)
![Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp355c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp355c.jpg)
Well crystallized group of translucent Prehnite with a bit of attached Graphite on the base. Somewhat spherical in shape with great lemon yellow color.
LP359 - Magnesioaxinite $ 350 (=~ CAN$ 480) Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 1.1 cm ![Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp359a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp359a.jpg)
![Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp359b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp359b.jpg)
![Magnesioaxinite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp359c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/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.
LP366 - Scheelite on Muscovite $ 1200 (=~ CAN$ 1647) Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China cabinet - 11.5 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm ![Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp366a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp366a.jpg)
![Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp366b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp366b.jpg)
![Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp366c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp366c.jpg)
Cluster of transparent to translucent Scheelite octahedra well centered on a Muscovite crystal covered matrix. The Scheelite reach 4cm in size. Saw cut on back.
LP367 - Fluorite $ 2500 (=~ CAN$ 3431) Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 3 cm ![Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp367a.jpg)
![Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp367b.jpg)
![Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp367c.jpg)
![Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/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 (=~ CAN$ 206) Vibora Mine, Colavi District, Potosi, Bolivia miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm ![Siderite from Vibora Mine, Colavi District, Potosi, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp371a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp371a.jpg)
![Siderite from Vibora Mine, Colavi District, Potosi, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp371b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/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.
LP376 - Azurite with Malachite $ 2500 (=~ CAN$ 3431) Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico small cabinet - 9 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm ![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp376a.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp376b.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp376c.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp376d.jpg)
![Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp376e.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp376e.jpg)
Striking specimen with well isolated Azurite crystals standing upright and a light colored rock matrix. The crystals reach 2.6cm in size with one being almost completely pseudomorphed to Malachite with only a thin veneer of Azurite remaining. There are 5 main crystals in perfect condition with a few smaller Azurite and small tufts of Malachite. Saw cut on base.
LP377 - Cassiterite $ 275 (=~ CAN$ 377) Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia small cabinet - 6 x 3 x 2.8 cm ![Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp377a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp377a.jpg)
![Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp377b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp377b.jpg)
![Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp377c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp377c.jpg)
![Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp377d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp377d.jpg)
Well formed, shiny smoke-colored crystals of Cassiterite and small Quartz crystals from Bolivia. Highly lustrous gemmy brown crystals to 2.4cm in size, some showing small areas of transparency. Comes with a couple of old labels.
LP378 - Bournonite $ 1500 (=~ CAN$ 2058) Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 5 cm ![Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp378a.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp378b.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp378c.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp378d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp378d.jpg)
Matrix specimen loaded with large silvery metallic 'cogwheels' of Bournonite. The crystals reach 2.5 cm wide and are present on front, sides and back (both front and back shown in photos). All are in good condition except one on the back and one on the left side with a chip facing towards the back. There are small Pyrite and Sphalerite crystals coating the matrix.
LP379 - Bournonite $ 400 (=~ CAN$ 549) Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.5 cm ![Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp379a.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp379b.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/lp379c.jpg)
![Bournonite from Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp379d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/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.
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