Selected Specimens

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SV281 - Cornetite, Malachite, Chrysocolla $ 120
 Kalukuluku Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga, DR Congo
miniature - 4 x 3.7 x 2.7 cm


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Cornetite, Malachite, Chrysocolla from Kalukuluku Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV281a.jpg] Cornetite, Malachite, Chrysocolla from Kalukuluku Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV281b.jpg] Cornetite, Malachite, Chrysocolla from Kalukuluku Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV281c.jpg] Cornetite, Malachite, Chrysocolla from Kalukuluku Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV281d.jpg]

Botryoidal coatings of deep blue Cornetite, green Malachite, and Chrysocolla. Alternating layers of minerals over a dark mica -rich matrix. Ex. J.S. Sobolewski collection.

SV320 - Hemimorphite on Willemite $ 150
 M'fouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Hemimorphite on Willemite from M'fouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/SV320a.jpg] Hemimorphite on Willemite from M'fouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/SV320b.jpg] Hemimorphite on Willemite from M'fouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/SV320c.jpg] Hemimorphite on Willemite from M'fouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/SV320d.jpg] Hemimorphite on Willemite from M'fouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/SV320e.jpg]

A beautiful and fairly new find of blue Hemimorphite from the M'fouati mine in the Congo. The botryoidal and prismatic crystals of Hemimorphite grow on brownish Willemite radial aggregates.

SV306 - Malachite in Plancheite cast $ 200
 Kaokaveld, Namibia
miniature - 4.3 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm


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Malachite in Plancheite cast from Kaokaveld, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV306a.jpg] Malachite in Plancheite cast from Kaokaveld, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV306b.jpg] Malachite in Plancheite cast from Kaokaveld, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV306c.jpg] Malachite in Plancheite cast from Kaokaveld, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV306d.jpg] Malachite in Plancheite cast from Kaokaveld, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV306e.jpg] Malachite in Plancheite cast from Kaokaveld, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV306f.jpg]

Colorful specimen featuring a cluster of green Malachite crystals inside a vug in a Plancheite cast.

SV256 - Tarnowitzite $ 225
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV256a.jpg] Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV256b.jpg] Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV256c.jpg] Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV256f.jpg]

Three stout, white crystals of Tarnowitzite on a matrix covered by slightly reddish Dolomite crystals. All the crystals are well terminated and undamaged. There is an old collection number painted on the bottom.

SV254 - Barite with Malachite $ 150
 Shangulowe Miine, Katanga, DR Congo
small cabinet - 7 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Barite with Malachite from Shangulowe Miine, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV254a.jpg] Barite with Malachite from Shangulowe Miine, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV254b.jpg] Barite with Malachite from Shangulowe Miine, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV254c.jpg] Barite with Malachite from Shangulowe Miine, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV254d.jpg] Barite with Malachite from Shangulowe Miine, Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV254e.jpg]

Cluster of Barite crystals colored green by inclusions of Malachite.

SV346 - Malachite on Chrysocolla $ 50
 Katanga, DR Congo
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4 x 2.3 cm


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Malachite on Chrysocolla from Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV346a.jpg] Malachite on Chrysocolla from Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV346b.jpg] Malachite on Chrysocolla from Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV346c.jpg] Malachite on Chrysocolla from Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV346d.jpg] Malachite on Chrysocolla from Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV346e.jpg] Malachite on Chrysocolla from Katanga, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/SV346f.jpg]

A shallow vug in solid Chrysocolla lined with crystals of Malachite.

SV340 - Descloizite $ 200
 Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV340a.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV340b.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV340c.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV340d.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV340e.jpg]

Specimen of solid Descloizite with one side covered by dark red to brown spear-shaped crystals. In excellent condition with just a couple missing crystals. Highly lustrous crystals.

SV317 - Vivianite $ 200
 Siglo Veinte Mine, Llallagua, Potosi Dept., Bolivia
miniature - 3.8 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm


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Vivianite from Siglo Veinte Mine, Llallagua, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV317a.jpg] Vivianite from Siglo Veinte Mine, Llallagua, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV317b.jpg] Vivianite from Siglo Veinte Mine, Llallagua, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV317f.jpg]

Translucent green single Vivianite crystal from Bolivia. An uncommonly short, stout crystal, complete all around. Comes with a couple old labels, including a Kristalle label that indicates it was formerly in the Willard Wulff collection.

SV262 - Amethyst pseudo. Calcite $ 120
 Alacam Mine, Dursunbey, Marmara Region, Turkey
miniature - 4.2 x 3 x 3 cm


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Amethyst pseudo. Calcite from Alacam Mine, Dursunbey, Marmara Region, Turkey [db_pics/pics/SV262a.jpg] Amethyst pseudo. Calcite from Alacam Mine, Dursunbey, Marmara Region, Turkey [db_pics/pics/SV262b.jpg] Amethyst pseudo. Calcite from Alacam Mine, Dursunbey, Marmara Region, Turkey [db_pics/pics/SV262c.jpg] Amethyst pseudo. Calcite from Alacam Mine, Dursunbey, Marmara Region, Turkey [db_pics/pics/SV262d.jpg]

Amethyst casts after rhombic Calcite crystals. The former Calcite crystals have dissolved away leaving angular, hollow casts of sparkling purple Quartz.

SV280 - Creedite with Fluorite $ 150
 Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Creedite with Fluorite from Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV280a.jpg] Creedite with Fluorite from Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV280b.jpg] Creedite with Fluorite from Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV280c.jpg] Creedite with Fluorite from Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV280d.jpg] Creedite with Fluorite from Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV280e.jpg] Creedite with Fluorite from Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV280f.jpg]

Spherical clusters of orange Creedite from Mexico. Quality, undamaged crystals with attached, etched green Fluorite.

SV252 - Franckeite, Zinkenite $ 125
 Itos Mine, Oruro, Bolivia
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm


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Franckeite, Zinkenite from Itos Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV252a.jpg] Franckeite, Zinkenite from Itos Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV252b.jpg] Franckeite, Zinkenite from Itos Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV252c.jpg] Franckeite, Zinkenite from Itos Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV252d.jpg] Franckeite, Zinkenite from Itos Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV252e.jpg]

Intergrown spherical clusters of metallic Franckeite with silvery needles of Zinkenite. Franckeite is a rare lead, tin, antimony sulfosalt that is closely related to cylindrite. It was first described in 1893 and named after mining engineers and brothers Carl and Ernest Francke.

SV255 - Rhodochrosite $ 125
 Catamarca, Argentina
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 1.8 cm


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Rhodochrosite from Catamarca, Argentina [db_pics/pics/SV255a.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Catamarca, Argentina [db_pics/pics/SV255b.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Catamarca, Argentina [db_pics/pics/SV255c.jpg] Rhodochrosite from Catamarca, Argentina [db_pics/pics/SV255d.jpg]

Cut and polished section of Rhodochrosite stalactite from Argentina. The cut face shows wonderful color and banding and the backside show the natural crystallized surfaces of the stalactite.

SV309 - Vivianite $ 1500
 Ichocollo Mine, Monserrat-Antequera mining district, Poopó Province, Oruro, Bolivia
small cabinet - 6.6 x 2.3 x 1.2 cm


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Vivianite from Ichocollo Mine, Monserrat-Antequera mining district, Poopó Province, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV309a.jpg] Vivianite from Ichocollo Mine, Monserrat-Antequera mining district, Poopó Province, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV309b.jpg] Vivianite from Ichocollo Mine, Monserrat-Antequera mining district, Poopó Province, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV309c.jpg] Vivianite from Ichocollo Mine, Monserrat-Antequera mining district, Poopó Province, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV309d.jpg]

Transparent single green Vivianite crystal from an obscure Vivianite locality in Bolivia. A complete, well terminated crystal with good transparency and no damage. This was formerly in the Don Boydston collection (Los Angeles) and dates back several decades at least. Comes with a couple old labels, including a Scott Williams label that calls it a 'large, transparent crystal' with a locality of 'Monserrat Mine, Poopo, Bolivia'. Comes mounted on a Lucite display stand.

SV312 - Orpiment $ 275
 Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Orpiment from Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/SV312a.jpg] Orpiment from Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/SV312c.jpg] Orpiment from Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/SV312d.jpg] Orpiment from Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/SV312f.jpg] Orpiment from Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/SV312g.jpg]

Cluster of translucent amber colored Orpiment crystals from the famous early 2000s finds at the Twin Creeks Gold Mine in Nevada. The well formed crystals are translucent and even have areas of transparency. These are among the world's finest examples of the species, and certainly the best ever found in the USA.

SV315 - Cuprian Adamite $ 500
 Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 4 cm


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Cuprian Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV315b.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV315c.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV315d.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV315e.jpg] Cuprian Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV315g.jpg]

Vuggy Limonite matrix lined with green Adamite and white Calcite crystals. Excellent, hard to find green color with lots of crystals all over.
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