Selected Specimens

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FM152 - Aragonite $ 200
Cicov hill (Spitzberg), Horenec, Louny District, Czech Republic
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.2 x 1.7 cm


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Aragonite from Cicov hill (Spitzberg), Horenec, Louny District, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/fm152a.jpg] Aragonite from Cicov hill (Spitzberg), Horenec, Louny District, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/fm152b.jpg] Aragonite from Cicov hill (Spitzberg), Horenec, Louny District, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/fm152c.jpg] Aragonite from Cicov hill (Spitzberg), Horenec, Louny District, Czech Republic [db_pics/pics/fm152e.jpg]

Amazingly transparent, sharp chisel-shaped Aragonite crystal. These are world famous, classic crystals from a historic Czech locality. Some more recent finds are rounded due to acid etching - this one has sharp edges. Ex. University of Bonn.


FM156 - Senarmontite $ 250
Djebel Hammimat Mine, Ain Babouche, Constantine Province, Algeria
thumbnail - 1.4 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm


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Senarmontite from Djebel Hammimat Mine, Ain Babouche, Constantine Province, Algeria [db_pics/pics/fm156a.jpg] Senarmontite from Djebel Hammimat Mine, Ain Babouche, Constantine Province, Algeria [db_pics/pics/fm156c.jpg] Senarmontite from Djebel Hammimat Mine, Ain Babouche, Constantine Province, Algeria [db_pics/pics/fm156d.jpg] Senarmontite from Djebel Hammimat Mine, Ain Babouche, Constantine Province, Algeria [db_pics/pics/fm156e.jpg]

Single octahedral crystal of the uncommon antimony oxide mineral Senarmontite. From the type locality that produced the world's best for species. Some terminations are stepped. A complete single crystal, translucent.


FM158 - Rutile $ 120
Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm


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Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm158a.jpg] Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm158b.jpg] Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm158c.jpg] Rutile from Champion Mine, Mono Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm158d.jpg]

Well formed single Rutile crystal from the Champion Mine. Ex. Larry Conklin with label.


FM159 - Acanthite with Calcite $ 175
Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm


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Acanthite with Calcite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm159a.jpg] Acanthite with Calcite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm159c.jpg] Acanthite with Calcite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm159d.jpg] Acanthite with Calcite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm159e.jpg] Acanthite with Calcite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm159f.jpg]

Thick 1.3cm Acanthite crystal with attached white Calcite and smaller Acanthite.


FM176 - Zircon $ 50
Mozambique
thumbnail - 1.0 x 0.8 x 0.5 cm


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Zircon from Mozambique [db_pics/pics/fm176a.jpg] Zircon from Mozambique [db_pics/pics/fm176b.jpg] Zircon from Mozambique [db_pics/pics/fm176c.jpg] Zircon from Mozambique [db_pics/pics/fm176d.jpg] Zircon from Mozambique [db_pics/pics/fm176e.jpg]

Single gemmy red Zircon. An undamaged floater well crystallized all around.


FM243 - Sanidine $ 300
Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1 x 0.8 cm


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Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm243a.jpg] Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm243b.jpg] Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm243c.jpg] Sanidine from Itrongay, Betroka, Anosy Region, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/fm243d.jpg]

Choice, glassy transparent yellow Sanidine crystal. Very bright and lustrous with slightly rounded features. The back face is a cleavage. Ex. Marty Zinn collection.


FM245 - Bahianite $ 200
Pico das Almas river, Paramirim das Crioulas, Erico Cardoso, Bahia, Brazil
thumbnail - 0.9 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm


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Bahianite from Pico das Almas river, Paramirim das Crioulas, Erico Cardoso, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm245a.jpg] Bahianite from Pico das Almas river, Paramirim das Crioulas, Erico Cardoso, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm245b.jpg] Bahianite from Pico das Almas river, Paramirim das Crioulas, Erico Cardoso, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm245c.jpg]

Single alluvial (water worn) specimen of Bahianite from the Type locality for the species. The specimen is translucent reddish brown. Bahianite is a rare mineral with a hardness of 9.


FM246 - Poudretteite $ 1800
Mogok, Myanmar
thumbnail - 1 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm


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Poudretteite from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/fm246a.jpg] Poudretteite from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/fm246b.jpg] Poudretteite from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/fm246c.jpg]

Doubly-terminated single crystal of the rare species Poudretteite. Poudretteite is a rare species previously only known from the Type locality of the Poudrette Quarry in Canada, where it was found only as micro-sized specimens. This crystal is translucent to transparent with a pinkish coloration.


FM247 - Poudretteite $ 750
Mogok, Myanmar
thumbnail - 0.7 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm


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Poudretteite from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/fm247a.jpg] Poudretteite from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/fm247b.jpg] Poudretteite from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/fm247c.jpg]

Well terminated single crystal of the rare species Poudretteite. Poudretteite is a rare species previously only known from the Type locality of the Poudrette Quarry in Canada, where it was found only as micro-sized specimens. This crystal is translucent to transparent with a pinkish coloration, crystallized all around.


FM248 - Tourmaline $ 280
Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan
miniature - 5 x 2.8 x 2 cm


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Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm248a.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm248b.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm248c.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm248d.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm248e.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm248f.jpg] Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/fm248g.jpg]

Two doubly-terminated Tourmaline crystals with attached Albite and Muscovite. The Tourmaline are transparent green on one end and yellow on the other. Perfect and undamaged all around, a floater. There is even a tiny DT Tourmaline attached to the larger crystals. Fine example from this locality.


FM254 - Chalcocite $ 150
M'Passa Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Chalcocite from M'Passa Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm254a.jpg] Chalcocite from M'Passa Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm254b.jpg] Chalcocite from M'Passa Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm254c.jpg] Chalcocite from M'Passa Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Dept., Rep. of Congo [db_pics/pics/fm254d.jpg]

Cluster of well formed Chalcocite crystals to 1.5cm in size.


FM192 - Smithsonite $ 300
Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
small cabinet - 8.7 x 4 x 3 cm


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Smithsonite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm192a.jpg] Smithsonite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm192b.jpg] Smithsonite from Yanga Koubenza, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo [db_pics/pics/fm192c.jpg]

Thick layers of sparkling blue translucent Smithsonite. The top surface shimmers as you turn it in hand and the color is just gorgeous.


AU599 - Fluorite $ 180
Rogerley Mine, Durham, England
miniature - 4.8 x 3 x 3 cm


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Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/au599a.jpg] Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/au599b.jpg] Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/au599c.jpg] Fluorite from Rogerley Mine, Durham, England [db_pics/pics/au599d.jpg]

Intergrown cubic crystals of transparent Fluorite. Deep blue/green color, better than photos.


FM305 - Euclase $ 120
Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.0 x 0.7 cm


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Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm305a.jpg] Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm305b.jpg] Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm305c.jpg] Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm305d.jpg]

Doubly terminated single Euclase crystal with a smaller crystal rising out the side. Translucent to transparent and undamaged with a faint blue stripe. The bottom surface is a cleavage face.


FM306 - Euclase $ 150
Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
thumbnail - 1.0 x 0.9 x 0.5 cm


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Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm306a.jpg] Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm306b.jpg] Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm306c.jpg] Euclase from Alto Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm306d.jpg]

Gemmy single Euclase crystal with a faint blue stripe running vertically down the center. Well crystallized front and back and more transparent than most.
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25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
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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