Selected Specimens

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LP197 - Fluorite $ 70
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp197a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp197b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp197c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent, undamaged, with attached Chlorite and Pyrite.


LP198 - Fluorite $ 125
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp198a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp198b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp198c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent and reach 1.8cm across.


LP199 - Fluorite with Dolomite $ 200
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.3 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm


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Fluorite with Dolomite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp199a.jpg] Fluorite with Dolomite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp199b.jpg] Fluorite with Dolomite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp199c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent purple ('grape jelly') cubic Fluorite crystals with attached Dolomite from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent with a deep purple color. In excellent condition.


LP193 - Fluorite $ 120
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193d.jpg]

Transparent purple cubic Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent. The main crystal is 3cm across.


LP194 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 125
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm


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Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp194a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp194b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/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
Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 4 cm


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Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210a.jpg] Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210b.jpg] Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp210c.jpg] Ramsdellite from Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/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
Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico
cabinet - 11.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226C.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226a.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226b.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp226d.jpg] Amethyst from Las Vigas, Vera Cruz, Mexico [db_pics/pics/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
Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan
cabinet - 12 x 7 x 1 cm


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Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227a.jpg] Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227b.jpg] Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/lp227c.jpg] Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/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
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm


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Tsavorite, Diopside on Titanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp351a.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Titanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp351b.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Titanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp351c.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside on Titanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/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
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 1.7 cm


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Diopside on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp352a.jpg] Diopside on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp352b.jpg] Diopside on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp352c.jpg] Diopside on Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/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
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 4 x 3.7 x 3.5 cm


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Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp355a.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp355b.jpg] Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/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
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.


LP366 - Scheelite on Muscovite $ 1200
Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China
cabinet - 11.5 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm


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Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp366a.jpg] Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp366b.jpg] Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/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
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
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.
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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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