Selected Specimens

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ST704 - Tourmaline $ 50
 Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 2.2 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm


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Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST704a.jpg] Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST704b.jpg] Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST704c.jpg]

Well terminated pink Tourmaline crystal from the Himalaya Mine. The crystal is transparent, complete all around, and undamaged.

ST908 - Kermesite $ 250
 Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China
small cabinet - 6.5 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm


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Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/ST908a.jpg] Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/ST908c.jpg] Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/ST908d.jpg]

Cluster of deep red Kermesite crystals from a limited 2002 find in China. This find produced what are considered some of the very best Kermesite and are now scarse to find. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST897 - Columbite $ 125
 Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar
thumbnail - 3.1 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm


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Columbite from Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/ST897a.jpg] Columbite from Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/ST897b.jpg] Columbite from Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/ST897c.jpg] Columbite from Antsongombat Mine, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar [db_pics/pics/ST897d.jpg]

Well terminated 2cm Columbite crystal that displays dramatically atop another partial Columbite crystal. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST865 - Goshenite $ 225
 Skardu District, Pakistan
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Goshenite from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/ST865a.jpg] Goshenite from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/ST865b.jpg] Goshenite from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/ST865c.jpg] Goshenite from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/ST865d.jpg] Goshenite from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/ST865e.jpg] Goshenite from Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/ST865f.jpg]

Transparent, colorless Beryl var. Goshenite that has been naturally etched into this incredible formation. The surfaces have a mixture of satiny and glassy luster. Undamaged.

ST890 - Andalusite $ 300
 Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy
cabinet - 10 x 6 x 3.8 cm


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Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890a.jpg] Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890b.jpg] Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890c.jpg] Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890d.jpg] Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890e.jpg] Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890g.jpg]

Large, blocky crystals of Andalusite from Italy. The crystals reach over 4cm in size and have a reddish coloration. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST885 - Rhodochrosite over Calcite with Pyrite $ 225
 Broken Hill, NSW, Australia
small cabinet - 8.5 x 8 x 5 cm


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Rhodochrosite over Calcite with Pyrite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST885a.jpg] Rhodochrosite over Calcite with Pyrite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST885b.jpg] Rhodochrosite over Calcite with Pyrite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST885c.jpg] Rhodochrosite over Calcite with Pyrite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST885f.jpg] Rhodochrosite over Calcite with Pyrite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST885g.jpg]

Prismatic crystals of Calcite that have been coated by light pink Rhodochrosite and areas of bright micro crystals of Pyrite. Well crytallized all around and can be displayed from either side.

ST889 - Mimetite $ 600
 Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm


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Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST889a.jpg] Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST889b.jpg] Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST889c.jpg] Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST889d.jpg]

Heagonal yellow crystals of Mimetite on matrix from the Mount Bonnie Mine in Australia. The crystals reach 1.1cm in diameter and are undamaged. Old, hard to find specimen from a long closed mine.

ST886 - Sampleite, Atacamite $ 150
 Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile
small cabinet - 8 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST886a.jpg] Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST886c.jpg] Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST886d.jpg] Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST886f.jpg]

Electric blue rosettes of Sampleite and forest green Atacamite crystals well dispersed on matrix. Also present are small crystals of Apatite and Libethenite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST887 - Sampleite, Atacamite $ 125
 Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile
small cabinet - 9 x 5 x 2.5 cm


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Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST887a.jpg] Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST887c.jpg] Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST887d.jpg]

Electric blue rosettes of Sampleite and forest green Atacamite crystals well dispersed on matrix. Also present are small crystals of Apatite and Libethenite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST893 - Celestite $ 150
 Billie Mine, Ryan, Inyo Co., California, USA
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Celestite from Billie Mine, Ryan, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST893a.jpg] Celestite from Billie Mine, Ryan, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST893b.jpg] Celestite from Billie Mine, Ryan, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST893c.jpg] Celestite from Billie Mine, Ryan, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST893d.jpg] Celestite from Billie Mine, Ryan, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/ST893e.jpg]

Large Celestite crystal with a smaller side crystal attached from the Billie Mine in California. The crystal is white with faint blue coloration and is in superb condition with sharp undamaged edges and good luster, though it appears to have been repaired. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection with label.

ST899 - Wulfenite $ 600
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4 x 3 x 1 cm


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Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST899a.jpg] Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST899b.jpg] Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST899c.jpg]

Robust single Wulfenite crystal from Tsumeb. The crystal is a floater, complete all around and nearly pristine with just a couple very slight chips. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection with his collection number and small plastic display stand attached to the back.

ST910 - Barite $ 180
 Moscona Mine, Corvera de Asturias, Villabona, Spain
cabinet - 9.5 x 7 x 3 cm


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Barite from Moscona Mine, Corvera de Asturias, Villabona, Spain [db_pics/pics/ST910a.jpg] Barite from Moscona Mine, Corvera de Asturias, Villabona, Spain [db_pics/pics/ST910b.jpg] Barite from Moscona Mine, Corvera de Asturias, Villabona, Spain [db_pics/pics/ST910c.jpg] Barite from Moscona Mine, Corvera de Asturias, Villabona, Spain [db_pics/pics/ST910d.jpg] Barite from Moscona Mine, Corvera de Asturias, Villabona, Spain [db_pics/pics/ST910f.jpg] Barite from Moscona Mine, Corvera de Asturias, Villabona, Spain [db_pics/pics/ST910g.jpg]

Cluster of blue Barite crystals from Spain. Well crystallized, aesthetic and undamaged specimen.

ST860 - Rhodochrosite on Quartz $ 350
 La Mina Buena Tierra, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Rhodochrosite on Quartz from La Mina Buena Tierra, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST860a.jpg] Rhodochrosite on Quartz from La Mina Buena Tierra, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST860b.jpg] Rhodochrosite on Quartz from La Mina Buena Tierra, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST860c.jpg] Rhodochrosite on Quartz from La Mina Buena Tierra, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/ST860d.jpg]

Quartz crystal cluster from Santa Eulalia, Mexico. The Quartz crystals reach 3cm in length and are coated by a layer of pink Rhodochrosite.

ST810 - Chlorargyrite $ 400
 Broken Hill, NSW, Australia
miniature - 4.5 x 2.7 x 2.3 cm


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Chlorargyrite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST810a.jpg] Chlorargyrite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST810c.jpg] Chlorargyrite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST810d.jpg] Chlorargyrite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST810e.jpg]

Coral-like growth of solid waxy, greenish Chloragyrite atop a small amount of matrix.

ST903 - Kermesite, Valentinite $ 350
 Lac Nicolet Antimony mine, Québec, Canada
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 4 cm


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Kermesite, Valentinite from Lac Nicolet Antimony mine, Québec, Canada [db_pics/pics/ST903a.jpg] Kermesite, Valentinite from Lac Nicolet Antimony mine, Québec, Canada [db_pics/pics/ST903b.jpg] Kermesite, Valentinite from Lac Nicolet Antimony mine, Québec, Canada [db_pics/pics/ST903d.jpg]

Cherry-red acicular crystals of Kermesite and yellow Valentinite crystals on matrix. This historic antimony mine in Quebec is one of the world's classic Kermesite localities. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection, purchased from Rod Tyson in 1996.
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