Selected Specimens

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AU213 - Scorodite with Beudantite $ 170 (=~ £ 136)
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
thumbnail - 1.6 x 1.3 x 1 cm


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Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au213a.jpg] Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au213b.jpg] Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au213c.jpg] Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au213d.jpg]

Cluster of blue Scorodite crystals with crystals to 1cm in size. The Scorodite are are lightly coated by golden brown Beudantite crystals (an uncommon lead, iron arsenate mineral). Floater cluster well crystallized all around.


AU214 - Scorodite with Beudantite $ 350 (=~ £ 280)
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.2 x 1 cm


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Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au214a.jpg] Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au214b.jpg] Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au214c.jpg] Scorodite with Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au214d.jpg]

Cluster of blue Scorodite crystals with crystals to 1.1cm in size. The Scorodite are are lightly coated by golden brown Beudantite crystals (an uncommon lead, iron arsenate mineral). Floater cluster well crystallized all around.


AU220 - Scorodite, Beudantite $ 60 (=~ £ 48)
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
thumbnail - 1.2 x 1 x 0.8 cm


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Scorodite, Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au220a.jpg] Scorodite, Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au220c.jpg] Scorodite, Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au220d.jpg] Scorodite, Beudantite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au220e.jpg]

Single blue Scorodite crystal from a recent find at the Ojuela Mine. The Scorodite is lightly coated by golden brown Beudantite crystals (an uncommon lead, iron arsenate mineral). This is a relatively large crystal for Scorodite!


AU103 - Tetrahedrite $ 750 (=~ £ 600)
Casapalca Mine, Huarochirí Province, Lima, Peru
cabinet - 15 x 15 x 6.5 cm


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Tetrahedrite from Casapalca Mine, Huarochirí Province, Lima, Peru [db_pics/pics/au103a.jpg] Tetrahedrite from Casapalca Mine, Huarochirí Province, Lima, Peru [db_pics/pics/au103b.jpg] Tetrahedrite from Casapalca Mine, Huarochirí Province, Lima, Peru [db_pics/pics/au103c.jpg] Tetrahedrite from Casapalca Mine, Huarochirí Province, Lima, Peru [db_pics/pics/au103d.jpg] Tetrahedrite from Casapalca Mine, Huarochirí Province, Lima, Peru [db_pics/pics/au103e.jpg]

Large specimen of lustrous metallic Tetrahedrite crystals atop a Pyrite and Sphalerite matrix. Casapalca Tetrahedrite are Peruvian classics and well known as some of the best in the world. This is a large showy example associated with clear Quartz crystals and has Tetrahedrite crystals to 2.3cm in size.


AU366 - Rutile $ 350 (=~ £ 280)
Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1 x 0.7 cm


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Rutile from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au366a.jpg] Rutile from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au366b.jpg] Rutile from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au366c.jpg] Rutile from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au366d.jpg]

Cluster of doubly-terminated and twinned Rutile crystals from Brazil. The main crystal is doubly-terminated with a twin crystal attached to the side. The crystals are complete all around and undamaged. Backlighting reveals the crystals to be fully transparent with a red to gold coloration.


AU367 - Smithsonite with Willemite $ 1200 (=~ £ 959)
Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia
miniature - 4.2 x 3 x 1.8 cm


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Smithsonite with Willemite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au367a.jpg] Smithsonite with Willemite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au367b.jpg] Smithsonite with Willemite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au367c.jpg] Smithsonite with Willemite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au367d.jpg]

Satiny, translucent yellow Smithsonite with micro Willemite. Lesser known than Tsumeb, this mine produced some great Smithsonite specimens. The Smithsonite is highly translucent and you can see straight through to the matrix in areas. Ex. Wolfgang Pohl collection with label.


AU369 - Dravite $ 600 (=~ £ 480)
Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania
small cabinet - 6.3 x 1 x 0.7 cm


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Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au369a.jpg] Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/au369b.jpg]

Tall, slender gem Dravite crystal from Mwajanga. Well terminated, complete and undamaged single crystal that displays a slight bend from fracturing and rehealing during growth. Transparent with a golden brown coloration. I only backlit the termination area, but it is transparent top to bottom.


AU373 - Smithsonite with Hemimorphite $ 500 (=~ £ 400)
Level 8, San Antonio Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm


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Smithsonite with Hemimorphite from Level 8, San Antonio Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au373a.jpg] Smithsonite with Hemimorphite from Level 8, San Antonio Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au373b.jpg] Smithsonite with Hemimorphite from Level 8, San Antonio Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au373c.jpg] Smithsonite with Hemimorphite from Level 8, San Antonio Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au373d.jpg]

Satiny, globular blue/green Smithsonite on matrix with sparkling Hemimorphite crystals. Well isolated, highly translucent Smithsonite.


AU375 - Axinite $ 400 (=~ £ 320)
Puiva, Berezovo district, Ural Mountains, Russia
miniature - 4.2 x 3 x 2 cm


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Axinite from Puiva, Berezovo district, Ural Mountains, Russia [db_pics/pics/au375a.jpg] Axinite from Puiva, Berezovo district, Ural Mountains, Russia [db_pics/pics/au375b.jpg] Axinite from Puiva, Berezovo district, Ural Mountains, Russia [db_pics/pics/au375c.jpg]

Sharp, transparent Axinite crystals to 2.9cm on white matrix. This locality produced what are easily some of the world's very best Axinite crystals. Undamaged fine miniature.


AU376 - Ludlamite $ 1500 (=~ £ 1199)
Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm


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Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/au376a.jpg] Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/au376b.jpg] Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/au376c.jpg] Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/au376d.jpg]

Aesthetic cluster of well crystallized Ludlamite from the historic Blackbird Mine in Idaho. These are the USA's best Ludlamite and hard to find classics. This specimen has translucent to transparent crystals to 1.4cm in size.


AU305 - Galena on Pyrhottite $ 950 (=~ £ 760)
Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia
cabinet - 9.5 x 7 x 3.5 cm


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Galena on Pyrhottite from Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/au305a.jpg] Galena on Pyrhottite from Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/au305b.jpg] Galena on Pyrhottite from Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/au305e.jpg] Galena on Pyrhottite from Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/au305f.jpg]

Silvery metallic spinel-twinned Galena crystal perched aesthetically atop a brassy Pyrhottite crystal.


AU307 - Chrysoberyl $ 1250 (=~ £ 999)
Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil
thumbnail - 3 x 1.4 x 0.7 cm


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Chrysoberyl from Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au307b.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au307c.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au307d.jpg] Chrysoberyl from Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil [db_pics/pics/au307e.jpg]

Rare gem Chrysoberyl crystal from Espirito Santo (possibly Santa Teresa though old label says Colatina) that does not have the typical sixling twinning. This crystal has smooth, sharp, well-formed faces all around and a greenish-yellow, golden coloration. Undamaged and gemmy top to bottom.


AU311 - Chlorite in Quartz $ 200 (=~ £ 160)
Balochistan, Pakistan
small cabinet - 5.5 x 2 x 1 cm


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Chlorite in Quartz from Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/au311a.jpg] Chlorite in Quartz from Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/au311b.jpg] Chlorite in Quartz from Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/au311c.jpg] Chlorite in Quartz from Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/au311f.jpg]

Doubly-terminated transparent Quartz crystals with inclusions of green Chlorite. Complete all around floater.


AU312 - Fluorite on Arsenopyrite $ 1500 (=~ £ 1199)
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Fluorite on Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/au312a.jpg] Fluorite on Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/au312b.jpg] Fluorite on Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/au312c.jpg]

A mound of Muscovite with a large doubly-terminated Arsenopyrite crystal 3.5cm wide perched on top, all of which are coated by a layer of sparkling purple Fluorite. There are metallic needles of Jamesonite and and small clear Quartz crystals associated. Complete all around and undamaged. Rare Yaogangxian specimen!


AU313 - Adamite $ 1250 (=~ £ 999)
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2 cm


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Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au313a.jpg] Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au313c.jpg] Adamite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au313d.jpg]

Cluster of solid Adamite crystals with a well saturated yellow color. Undamaged and without matrix.
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