Selected Specimens

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SV388 - Siegenite $ 120
 West Fork Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
thumbnail - 1.9 x 1.4 x 0.9 cm


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Siegenite from West Fork Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/SV388a.jpg] Siegenite from West Fork Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/SV388c.jpg] Siegenite from West Fork Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/SV388d.jpg] Siegenite from West Fork Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA [db_pics/pics/SV388e.jpg]

Silvery, octahedral crystals of rare Siegenite. Siegenite is a cobalt nickel sulfide that is one of the rarer and most sought after minerals from Missouri's Viburnum Trend. This is nothing but solid Siegenite without matrix.

SV398 - Azurite with Malachite $ 60
 Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 2 cm


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Azurite with Malachite from Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV398a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV398b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV398c.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV398d.jpg]

Solid, crystalline Azurite surrounding fibrous Malachite. Great as is but could also be polished.

SV394 - Scheelite $ 160
 Tenkergin Mine, Iultinsky District, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia
thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Scheelite from Tenkergin Mine, Iultinsky District, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia [db_pics/pics/SV394a.jpg] Scheelite from Tenkergin Mine, Iultinsky District, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia [db_pics/pics/SV394b.jpg] Scheelite from Tenkergin Mine, Iultinsky District, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia [db_pics/pics/SV394c.jpg]

Single orange octahedral Scheelite crystal from an obscure Russian locality. These are seldom seen for sale now.

SV365 - Prehnite $ 180
 Boyleston Quarry, Barrhead, Renfrewshire, Strathclyde, Scotland
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Prehnite from Boyleston Quarry, Barrhead, Renfrewshire, Strathclyde, Scotland [db_pics/pics/SV365a.jpg] Prehnite from Boyleston Quarry, Barrhead, Renfrewshire, Strathclyde, Scotland [db_pics/pics/SV365b.jpg] Prehnite from Boyleston Quarry, Barrhead, Renfrewshire, Strathclyde, Scotland [db_pics/pics/SV365c.jpg] Prehnite from Boyleston Quarry, Barrhead, Renfrewshire, Strathclyde, Scotland [db_pics/pics/SV365d.jpg]

Translucent green Prehnite on white Calcite on basalt from Scotland. The locality is an old quarry near Glasgow that was originally mined for copper. Ex. Allen Winans collection.

SV413 - Mottramite $ 250
 Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
cabinet - 9.5 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm


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Mottramite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV413a.jpg] Mottramite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV413b.jpg] Mottramite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV413c.jpg] Mottramite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV413d.jpg] Mottramite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV413e.jpg] Mottramite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV413f.jpg]

Botryoidal Mottramite from the big find in 2011 at the Ojuela Mine that produced some of the world's best Mottramite. The Mottramite has a green/yellow color and a somewhat organic-looking appearance.

SV405 - Azurite $ 200
 Lost Lake Claim, Nacimiento Mine, San Pablo, New Mexico, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 5.5 x 2 cm


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Azurite from Lost Lake Claim, Nacimiento Mine, San Pablo, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/SV405a.jpg] Azurite from Lost Lake Claim, Nacimiento Mine, San Pablo, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/SV405b.jpg] Azurite from Lost Lake Claim, Nacimiento Mine, San Pablo, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/SV405c.jpg] Azurite from Lost Lake Claim, Nacimiento Mine, San Pablo, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/SV405d.jpg]

Unusual botryoidal Azurite specimen from New Mexico. Spherical masses of Azurite are present on both sides. These were abundant about a decade ago and are now hard to find.

SV437 - Tourmaline $ 400
 Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan
miniature - 4.8 x 3.2 x 2.7 cm


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Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/SV437a.jpg] Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/SV437b.jpg] Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/SV437c.jpg] Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/SV437d.jpg] Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/SV437e.jpg]

Colorful Tourmaline with an attached Quartz crystal from Paprok. A dark green core grades up to light blue and green zone followed by a pink termination. Weighs 47.12 grams.

SV408 - Atacamite $ 250
 La Farola Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile
small cabinet - 9 x 7 x 2 cm


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Atacamite from La Farola Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/SV408a.jpg] Atacamite from La Farola Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/SV408c.jpg] Atacamite from La Farola Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/SV408d.jpg] Atacamite from La Farola Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/SV408e.jpg] Atacamite from La Farola Mine, Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile [db_pics/pics/SV408f.jpg]

Scintillating sprays of lustrous Atacamite crystals over Chrysocolla. A fine and very rich example for the locality.

SV402 - Calcite $ 250
 Xiayang Mine, Fujian Prov., China
small cabinet - 9 x 6 x 2 cm


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Calcite from Xiayang Mine, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SV402a.jpg] Calcite from Xiayang Mine, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SV402b.jpg] Calcite from Xiayang Mine, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SV402c.jpg] Calcite from Xiayang Mine, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SV402d.jpg] Calcite from Xiayang Mine, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SV402f.jpg] Calcite from Xiayang Mine, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/SV402g.jpg]

Thin plate covered by transparent Calcite crystals. Individual crystals range up to just over 1cm in size and are in perfect condtion.

SV442 - Hematite $ 125
 Miguel Burnier Dist., Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 1 cm


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Hematite from Miguel Burnier Dist., Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV442a.jpg] Hematite from Miguel Burnier Dist., Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV442b.jpg] Hematite from Miguel Burnier Dist., Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/SV442c.jpg]

Bright, metallic platy crystals of Hematite from Brazil.

SV430 - Quartz over Malachite, Cobaltian Calcite $ 450
 Luambo Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
small cabinet - 9 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm


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Quartz over Malachite, Cobaltian Calcite from Luambo Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/SV430a.jpg] Quartz over Malachite, Cobaltian Calcite from Luambo Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/SV430c.jpg] Quartz over Malachite, Cobaltian Calcite from Luambo Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/SV430f.jpg] Quartz over Malachite, Cobaltian Calcite from Luambo Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo [db_pics/pics/SV430g.jpg]

Lustrous, clear Quartz crystals covering Malachite and bright pink Cobaltoan Calcite. It has a beautiful contrast in colors and a bright, attractive overall appearance. One of the best pieces from a small lot from several years ago and I've not seen this material again.

SV421 - Calcite on Hemimorphite $ 180
 79 Mine, Hayden, Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm


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Calcite on Hemimorphite from 79 Mine, Hayden, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV421a.jpg] Calcite on Hemimorphite from 79 Mine, Hayden, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV421b.jpg] Calcite on Hemimorphite from 79 Mine, Hayden, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV421c.jpg] Calcite on Hemimorphite from 79 Mine, Hayden, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV421d.jpg]

Large vug lined with a thick layer of blue Hemimorphite upon which grew wavy, lenticular white Calcite crystals. Gorgeous specimen.

SV446 - Calcite $ 500
 Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
cabinet - 13.5 x 11 x 7 cm


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Calcite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV446a.jpg] Calcite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV446b.jpg] Calcite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/SV446c.jpg]

Large coral-like cluster of white Calcite from Bisbee, Arizona. Rounded, branching growths of opaque white Calcite that radiate out from the base and morph into translucent bladed Calcite crystals in areas. I've never had a specimen that looks more like a piece of coral than this! A beautiful, historic specimen from the Artem Kovalev collection.

SV467 - Senegalite on Turquoise $ 175
 Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal
miniature - 4.5 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm


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Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/SV467a.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/SV467b.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/SV467c.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/SV467d.jpg] Senegalite on Turquoise from Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal [db_pics/pics/SV467e.jpg]

Bright yellow crystals of Senegalite on layers of vivid blue Turquoise. Senegalite is a rare phosphate mineral and this is the Type locality for the species. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection. Erich's old label indicates he purchased it in 2008 for $155.

SV492 - Pyromorphite $ 300
 Daoping Mine, Guanxi, China
small cabinet - 6 x 5.2 x 4 cm


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Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guanxi, China [db_pics/pics/SV492a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guanxi, China [db_pics/pics/SV492b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guanxi, China [db_pics/pics/SV492d.jpg] Pyromorphite from Daoping Mine, Guanxi, China [db_pics/pics/SV492e.jpg]

Pyromorphite specimen composed of nothing but Pyromorphite crystals. The Pyromorphite forms a large central opening lined with fine, deep green crystals.
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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
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