Selected Specimens

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FM386 - Olmiite $ 550
N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
small cabinet - 7.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm


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Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm386a.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm386b.jpg] Olmiite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm386d.jpg]

Six peach colored Olmiite crystals on a matrix covered by drusy Calcite crystals. The crystals are translucent with high luster. The largest crystal is 1.8cm and well positioned for maximum display. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM391 - Spessartine with Quartz $ 500
Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China
cabinet - 13 x 6 x 6 cm


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Spessartine with Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm391a.jpg] Spessartine with Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm391b.jpg] Spessartine with Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm391c.jpg] Spessartine with Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm391f.jpg]

Sparkling orange Spessartine crystals coating Feldspar crystals with larger Smokey Quartz crystals rising up. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM395 - Arsendescloizite $ 2000
Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
cabinet - 11.5 x 10.5 x 5.0 cm


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Arsendescloizite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm395a.jpg] Arsendescloizite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm395c.jpg] Arsendescloizite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm395d.jpg] Arsendescloizite from Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/fm395f.jpg]

Large specimen of green Arsendescloizite on matrix. A rarity from older finds, the Oujela is considered the top locale for the species. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM459 - Tourmaline $ 2500
Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 5.1 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm


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Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm459a.jpg] Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm459b.jpg] Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm459c.jpg] Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm459d.jpg]

Well terminated, single Tourmaline crystal with top pink coloration with a narrow green termination. Beautiful color and better than average transparency. Complete all around with some irregular growth on the lower backside. Weighs 33.3 grams. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM461 - Pyromorphite $ 3500
Les Farges Mine, Ussel, Correze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
small cabinet - 8.5 x 8.5 x 6.0 cm


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Pyromorphite from Les Farges Mine, Ussel, Correze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France [db_pics/pics/fm461a.jpg] Pyromorphite from Les Farges Mine, Ussel, Correze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France [db_pics/pics/fm461b.jpg] Pyromorphite from Les Farges Mine, Ussel, Correze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France [db_pics/pics/fm461c.jpg] Pyromorphite from Les Farges Mine, Ussel, Correze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France [db_pics/pics/fm461d.jpg]

Dark green crystals of Pyromorphite covering all sides of a Barite matrix. There are a few missing crystals though most are perfect and the specimen is in overall good condition with individual crystals to 1.5cm in size. Ex. Roland Thomas, Randy Parnagian collections.


FM462 - Azurite $ 2000
Rubtsovsk Mine, Rubtsovsky District, Altai Krai, Russia
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Azurite from Rubtsovsk Mine, Rubtsovsky District, Altai Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/fm462a.jpg] Azurite from Rubtsovsk Mine, Rubtsovsky District, Altai Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/fm462b.jpg] Azurite from Rubtsovsk Mine, Rubtsovsky District, Altai Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/fm462c.jpg] Azurite from Rubtsovsk Mine, Rubtsovsky District, Altai Krai, Russia [db_pics/pics/fm462d.jpg]

Spherical Azurite crystal clusters on matrix from the Rubtsovsk Mine, a locality more well known for Copper and Cuprite specimens. There was not a lot of Azurite recovered, but the ones that were have a very fine, intense blue coloration. The top Azurite sphere is 3cm in diameter. Well crystallized all around and comes mounted on a Lucite display stand. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM464 - Covellite $ 2500
Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 3 cm


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Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm464a.jpg] Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm464b.jpg] Covellite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/fm464c.jpg]

Irridescent crystals of Covellite from Butte. Most are found as tight, foliated masses of crystals but this one has well separated and defined crystals without matrix. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM465 - Ajoite in Quartz $ 4000
Messina Mine, Limpopo, South Africa
cabinet - 13 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Ajoite in Quartz from Messina Mine, Limpopo, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm465a.jpg] Ajoite in Quartz from Messina Mine, Limpopo, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm465b.jpg] Ajoite in Quartz from Messina Mine, Limpopo, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm465c.jpg] Ajoite in Quartz from Messina Mine, Limpopo, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm465d.jpg]

Large doubly-terminated Quartz crystal with inclusions of blue Ajoite in one end. The end with Ajoite is transparent with large, flat termination faces - bottom end is terminated with multiple smaller crystal points. There is a chip on the termination with Ajoite. Unlike many, this crystal has not been polished. Comes with a custom Lucite base. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM466 - Neptunite with Benitoite $ 4000
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
cabinet - 11.5 x 7 x 4 cm


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Neptunite with Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm466a.jpg] Neptunite with Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm466b.jpg] Neptunite with Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm466c.jpg] Neptunite with Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm466d.jpg] Neptunite with Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm466e.jpg]

Glossy black Neptunite crystals on matrix with seven bright blue Benitoite crystals. The Neptunite crystal present well and reach over 3cm in size, and many are doubly terminated. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM467 - Sulfur $ 3500
Cozzodisi Mine, Sicily, Italy
cabinet - 10.5 x 8.5 x 5 cm


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Sulfur from Cozzodisi Mine, Sicily, Italy [db_pics/pics/fm467a.jpg] Sulfur from Cozzodisi Mine, Sicily, Italy [db_pics/pics/fm467b.jpg] Sulfur from Cozzodisi Mine, Sicily, Italy [db_pics/pics/fm467c.jpg] Sulfur from Cozzodisi Mine, Sicily, Italy [db_pics/pics/fm467d.jpg]

Well isolated, large Sulfur crystals on white Aragonite matrix. There are five larger crystals to 2.8cm and a tiny sixth crystal off to the left. Undamaged fine quality crystals. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM468 - Cerussite on Barite $ 600
Mibladen, Morocco
small cabinet - 6.8 x 6.2 x 4 cm


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Cerussite on Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm468a.jpg] Cerussite on Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm468b.jpg] Cerussite on Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm468c.jpg] Cerussite on Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm468d.jpg] Cerussite on Barite from Mibladen, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm468e.jpg]

A large, doubly-terminated Cerussite crystal on a matrix of pink Barite and smaller Cerussite crystals. The large crystal is a whopping 3.2cm and perfect, much larger than typically seen. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM469 - Tourmaline with Lepidolite (R) $ 1800
Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 5.0 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm


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Tourmaline with Lepidolite (R) from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm469a.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite (R) from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm469b.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite (R) from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/fm469c.jpg]

Two 'watermelon' Tourmaline crystals with attached purple Lepidolite. Superb color and transparency and aesthetic form. The main crystal has one repair. Comes with a custom Lucite base. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM470 - Acanthite $ 4000
Imiter Mine, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
small cabinet - 8.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm


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Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm470a.jpg] Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm470b.jpg] Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm470c.jpg]

Sculptural cluster of large grey Acanthite crystals. Individual crystal reach 4cm in size. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM471 - Spodumene var. Triphane $ 4000
Dara Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan
cabinet - 12 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm


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Spodumene var. Triphane from Dara Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm471a.jpg] Spodumene var. Triphane from Dara Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm471b.jpg] Spodumene var. Triphane from Dara Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm471c.jpg] Spodumene var. Triphane from Dara Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/fm471d.jpg]

Large single crystal of transparent Triphane. Well crystallized all around and undamaged. Excellent form with large, flat termination faces. Comes with a custom Lucite base. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM472 - Neptunite $ 750
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm472a.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm472b.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm472c.jpg]

Doubly-terminated single Neptunite crystal in white Natrolite. The Neptunite is of high quality without any cracking. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.
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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
157 158 159 160 161

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