Selected Specimens

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AU440 - Aquamarine $ 250
Jos Plateau, Plateau, Nigeria
thumbnail - 1.5 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm


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Aquamarine from Jos Plateau, Plateau, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/au440a.jpg] Aquamarine from Jos Plateau, Plateau, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/au440b.jpg] Aquamarine from Jos Plateau, Plateau, Nigeria [db_pics/pics/au440c.jpg]

A bright, gemmy single Aquamarine from old finds in the Jos Plateau in Nigeria. A well terminated single crystal with superb glassy luster and high transparency. Excellent steep, multi-faced termination.


AU441 - Scorodite $ 750
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 6.5 x 3 x 2.2 cm


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Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au441a.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au441b.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au441c.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au441d.jpg]

Crystals of blue/green Scorodite on matrix with transparent Selenite. The Scorodite crystals are well isolated and reach 9mm in size. The upper Scorodite is sharp and lustrous, perfect in form. The lower crystal is also excellent, but with some minor chipping. This could be trimmed down into a fine thumbnail.


LP153 - Fluellite $ 150
Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
miniature - 4.2 x 3.5 x 1.3 cm


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Fluellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp153a.jpg] Fluellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp153b.jpg] Fluellite from Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp153c.jpg]

Shallow vug lined by drusy Quartz crystals that are sprinkled with glass, transparent crystals of Fluellite. Fluellite is a rare phosphate mineral and the world's best were found at this old Gold mine in Nevada.


MK958 - Topaz $ 50
Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1 x 0.8 cm


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Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk958a.jpg] Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk958b.jpg] Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk958c.jpg] Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk958d.jpg]

Transparent golden brown Topaz crystal from the Maynard Claim in Utah. The Topaz is pristine, transparent, and has incredibly high glassy luster. Complete and undamaged. This specimen was mined in 2003.


MK959 - Topaz $ 70
Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk959a.jpg] Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk959b.jpg] Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk959c.jpg]

Transparent golden brown Topaz crystal from the Maynard Claim in Utah. The Topaz is pristine, transparent, and has incredibly high glassy luster. Complete and undamaged, you could facet a large gemstone from this one. This specimen was mined in 2003.


MK960 - Topaz $ 40
Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1 x 0.9 cm


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Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk960a.jpg] Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk960b.jpg] Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk960c.jpg] Topaz from Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/mk960d.jpg]

Transparent golden brown Topaz crystal from the Maynard Claim in Utah. The Topaz is pristine, transparent, and has incredibly high glassy luster. Complete and undamaged with attached Rhyolite. This specimen was mined in 2003.


MK968 - Rutile, Hematite in Quartz $ 150
Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
miniature - 3.5 x 3.2 x 2 cm


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Rutile, Hematite in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk968a.jpg] Rutile, Hematite in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk968b.jpg] Rutile, Hematite in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk968c.jpg] Rutile, Hematite in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/mk968d.jpg]

Glassy, transparent smokey Quartz crystals with inclusions of golden, hair-like Rutile. This one also has a black Hematite crystal with radiating needles of golden Rutile partially included within one side of the crystal cluster.


AU294 - Scorodite $ 180
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au294a.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au294c.jpg] Scorodite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/au294d.jpg]

Large, well formed Scorodite crystals on matrix. The crystals reach 7mm wide. The crystals are very sharply formed and complete and undamaged. Lots of great crystals packing the vug.


MK947 - Azurite $ 200
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk947a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk947b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk947c.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk947d.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk947e.jpg]

Formation of interconnected Azurite crystals. The Azurite are tabular in form with high luster and display areas altered to Malachite and also flashed of bright 'electic' blue color. The cluster is fine and undamaged and contacted along one side where it grew against the matrix. Great crystals!


MK666 - Azurite (etched) $ 200
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 1.8 cm


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Azurite (etched) from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk666a.jpg] Azurite (etched) from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk666b.jpg] Azurite (etched) from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk666c.jpg]

A 2.5cm tall single Azurite crystal on matrix. The Azurite is pristine and undamaged and unusual showing natural etching.


MK661 - Azurite with Malachite $ 250
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk661a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk661b.JPG] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk661c.JPG] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/mk661d.JPG]

Thick, chunky formation of interconnected Azurite crystals. The Azurite have high luster and display areas altered to Malachite and also flashes of bright 'electric' blue color. Great crystals!


LP259 - Brazilianite $ 280
Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.2 x 1 x 0.7 cm


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Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp259a.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp259b.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp259c.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp259d.jpg]

Glassy and gemmy Brazilianite crystal from the Telerio Mine in Brazil. This is a doubly-terminated crystal complete all around. A floater with a sidecar crystals and Albite. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection. Len hunted for doubly-terminated Brazilianites for years and this one is from the small sub-collection he assembled.


LP263 - Brazilianite $ 280
Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm


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Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp263a.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp263b.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp263c.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp263d.jpg]

Glassy and gemmy interconnected Brazilianite crystals from the Telerio Mine in Brazil. The main crystal is doubly-terminated, complete all around, and pristine. There are additiional smaller Brazilianite crystals and Albite. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection. Len hunted for doubly-terminated Brazilianites for years and this one is from the small sub-collection he assembled.


LP269 - Brazilianite $ 350
Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.2 x 1.6 x 1.5 cm


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Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp269a.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp269b.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp269c.jpg] Brazilianite from Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/lp269d.jpg]

Glassy and gemmy Brazilianite crystals from the Telerio Mine in Brazil. This specimen is composed of two doubly-terminated crystals that are complete all around and undamaged. A floater with attached Quartz crystals and Albite. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection. Len hunted for doubly-terminated Brazilianites for years and this one is from the small sub-collection he assembled.


MK890 - Fluorite $ 125
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 6 x 3.8 x 2 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk890a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk890b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk890c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/mk890d.jpg]

Purple color-zoned Fluorite crystals on Muscovite. The Fluorite cubes are transparent and reach 1.2cm in size. The specimen has a neat overall form and and is a floater well crystallzied all around. The front has tiny Arsenopyrite crystals attached and the backside is mostly coated by dark green Chlorite.
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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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