Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

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T880 - Brookite $ 95
Balochistan, Pakistan
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.5 x 2 cm

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Brookite from Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t880a.jpg]

Brookite from Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t880b.jpg]

Brookite from Balochistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t880c.jpg]

3 intergrown Brookite crystals, partially translucent.

T883 - Vanadinite ~~$ 350~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 175
San Carlos Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico
cabinet - 12 x 11 x 6 cm

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Vanadinite from San Carlos Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t883a.jpg]

Vanadinite from San Carlos Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t883b.jpg]

Vanadinite from San Carlos Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t883c.jpg]

Old specimen of Vanadinite with Calcite. Individual crystals reach over 1cm in length. From an old collection, amazingly only a couple crystals missing.

T884 - Apatite ~~$ 180~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 90
Cerro Mercado, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 8 x 8 x 4.5 cm

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Apatite from Cerro Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t884a.jpg]

Apatite from Cerro Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t884b.jpg]

Apatite from Cerro Mercado, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/t884c.jpg]

Gem yellow Apatite crystals in matrix. The main crystal is 3cm tall.

T890 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 500
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 1 x 0.7 cm

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Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t890a.jpg]

Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t890b.jpg]

Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and mostly gem quality with just a few interanl veils. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 3.1 grams.

T891 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 600
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1 x 0.9 cm

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Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t891a.jpg]

Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t891b.jpg]

T892 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 380
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.1 x 1.1 cm

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Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t892a.jpg]

Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t892b.jpg]

Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t892c.jpg]

T893 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 550
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.4 x 0.8 x 0.5 cm

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Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t893a.jpg]

Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t893b.jpg]

Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t893d.jpg]

T894 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 550
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.4 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm

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Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t894a.jpg]

Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t894b.jpg]

T895 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 450
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.4 x 1 x 0.9 cm

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Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t895a.jpg]

Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t895b.jpg]

Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green at the base. Fantastic color and mostly gem quality with just a few interanl veils. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 2.3 grams.

T897 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 600
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 1 x 0.7 cm

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Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t897a.jpg]

Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t897b.jpg]

Chrome Tourmaline from Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t897c.jpg]

Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and mostley gem quality with just a few interanl veils. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016. Weighs 2.7 grams.

T898 - Dravite $ 480
Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania
small cabinet - 5.5 x 2.7 x 1.5 cm

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Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t898a.jpg]

Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t898b.jpg]

Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t898c.jpg]

Dravite from Mwajanga, near Komolo, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t898d.jpg]

Parallel, intergrown Dravite crystals. The crystals are dark and grade up to a clear zone followed by bright blue caps. Unlike most, the dark zone on these crystals are mostly transparent (see backlit photos). Hand picked from hundreds for quality.

T902 - Whiteite ~~$ 180~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 90
Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada
thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm

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Whiteite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/t902a.jpg]

Whiteite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/t902b.jpg]

Whiteite from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada [db_pics/pics/t902c.jpg]

Large, double-terminated single crystal with associated Quartz crystals. Undamaged, better than photos!

T906 - Bastnasite $ 350
Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan
thumbnail - 3.0 x 2 x 1.2 cm

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Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t906a.jpg]

Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t906b.jpg]

Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t906c.jpg]

Bastnasite from Zagi Mountain, Peshawar, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/t906d.jpg]

Well formed, complete single translucent yellow/brown Basnasite crystal. There is a small notch on the bottom where it was attached to another crystal. Undamaged and good on both sides.

T907 - Diaspore $ 350
Aydun, Mugula, Turkey
small cabinet - 6.3 x 5 x 1.3 cm

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Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/t907a.jpg]

Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/t907b.jpg]

Diaspore from Aydun, Mugula, Turkey [db_pics/pics/t907c.jpg]

Single translucent to transparent crystal of Diaspore. This is rare material from old stocks in Turkey, no more is being found as the deposit has been exhausted. Though somewhat etched in appearance, this is a terminated crystal, which are uncommon. Gemstones cut from Diaspore are marketed as 'Zultanite".

T912 - Diamond $ 325
Zimbabwe
thumbnail - 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.1 cm

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Diamond from Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/t912a.jpg]

Diamond from Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/t912b.jpg]

Polished slice of a Diamond crystal showing color zoning. For further information, read the article titled 'Optically-zoned (Star) Diamonds from Zimbabwe' in the March-April 2014 issue of Rocks and Minerals magazine.

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