Marin Mineral Company - Selected Specimens

Selected Specimens

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T939 - Tsavorite with Diopside $ 900 (=~ AUS$ 1188)
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.5 x 1.0 x 0.8 cm

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Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t939a.jpg]

Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t939b.jpg]

Tsavorite with Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t939c.jpg]

Formation of multiple elongated Tsavorite crystal groups with small attached Diopside crystals. Excellent color on the Tsavorite, glassy and well crystallized all around. This style of Tsavorite is new this year and highly unusual, and a wonderful surprise from the Merelani mines. Floater specimen, undamaged with no points of contact. An amazing specimen!!!

T940 - Sphene with Tsavorite, Pyrite $ 1200 (=~ AUS$ 1584)
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm

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Sphene with Tsavorite, Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t940a.jpg]

Sphene with Tsavorite, Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t940b.jpg]

Sphene with Tsavorite, Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t940c.jpg]

Sphene with Tsavorite, Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t940d.jpg]

Sphene with Tsavorite, Pyrite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t940e.jpg]

Unique specimen of a heart-shaped Sphene with attached Tsavorite and Pyrite. Complete all around and undamaged. Incredible, unusual thumbnail.

T950 - Stilbite on Kunzite $ 300 (=~ AUS$ 396)
Kunar Prov., Afghanistan
small cabinet - 5.7 x 2.5 x 2 cm

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Stilbite on Kunzite from Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t950a.jpg]

Stilbite on Kunzite from Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t950b.jpg]

Stilbite on Kunzite from Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t950c.jpg]

Stilbite on Kunzite from Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t950d.jpg]

Gem purple Kunzite crystal with the backside coated by tan Stilbite crystals. A beautiful, well terminated Kunzite on it's own, with added color and flair due to the Stilbite. Pegmatitic Stilbite is uncommon.

T952 - Stilbite on Kunzite ~~$ 280 (=~ AUS$ 370)~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 140 (=~ AUS$ 185)
Kunar Prov., Afghanistan
small cabinet - 6 x 3.5 x 1.2 cm

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Stilbite on Kunzite from Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t952a.jpg]

Stilbite on Kunzite from Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t952b.jpg]

Stilbite on Kunzite from Kunar Prov., Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/t952c.jpg]

T971 - Tanzanite $ 200 (=~ AUS$ 264)
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 1 x 0.9 cm

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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t971a.jpg]

Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t971b.jpg]

Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t971c.jpg]

Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/t971d.jpg]

Natural yellow and purple/blue bi-color Tanzanite crystal. Complete all around and undamaged except for one tiny edge chip, with nice gem zones. Unheated.

C146 - Leifite on Serandite $ 650 (=~ AUS$ 858)
Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm

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Leifite on Serandite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/c146a.jpg]

Leifite on Serandite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/c146b.jpg]

Leifite on Serandite from Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/c146c.jpg]

Rare radial group of Leifite crystals on salmon pink Serandite crystals. With black Aegerine crystals.

C147 - Copper $ 300 (=~ AUS$ 396)
Champion Mine, Keewenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm

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Copper from Champion Mine, Keewenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c147a.jpg]

Copper from Champion Mine, Keewenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c147b.jpg]

Copper from Champion Mine, Keewenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/c147c.jpg]

Well crystallized group of Copper crystals. Undamaged floater group good on all sides. With minor amounts of associated Calcite.

C148 - Andradite var. Demantoid $ 1200 (=~ AUS$ 1584)
Val Malenco, Lombardy, Italy
cabinet - 12.5 x 7 x 1.8 cm

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Andradite var. Demantoid from Val Malenco, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/c148a.jpg]

Andradite var. Demantoid from Val Malenco, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/c148b.jpg]

Andradite var. Demantoid from Val Malenco, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/c148c.jpg]

Thin matrix covered with bright green garnet crystals. The garnets are over 1cm in size and many are transparent. This is a great example out of an old collection with good coverage of crystals on a thin flat matrix. Most crystals are good though some damaged crystals keep the price much lower than it otherwise would be.

C150 - Analcime $ 900 (=~ AUS$ 1188)
Seis Alp, South Tyrol, Italy
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3.5 cm

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Analcime from Seis Alp, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/c150a.jpg]

Analcime from Seis Alp, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/c150b.jpg]

Analcime from Seis Alp, South Tyrol, Italy [db_pics/pics/c150c.jpg]

Complete, textbook 3.8cm Analcime crystal set perfectly for display on a small amount of matrix. The Analcime is white with hints of pink coloration.

C152 - Axinite $ 900 (=~ AUS$ 1188)
Bourg d’Oisans, Isere, France
cabinet - 10 x 6 x 6 cm

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Axinite from Bourg d’Oisans, Isere, France [db_pics/pics/c152a.jpg]

Axinite from Bourg d’Oisans, Isere, France [db_pics/pics/c152b.jpg]

Axinite from Bourg d’Oisans, Isere, France [db_pics/pics/c152c.jpg]

Axinite from Bourg d’Oisans, Isere, France [db_pics/pics/c152d.jpg]

Gemmy blades of purple Axinite associated with Albite crystals on matrix from the classic European locality once considered the source of the finest Axinites in the world (now surpassed by some specimens from the Urals and California) though still highly treasured. Some fo the crystals are pure purple and gemmy, some show green Chlorite, there is also chlorite coating parts fo the matrix. Crystals reach 2cm in size and are in great condition except for the far right edge where it appears the specimen broke away from the host rock.

C153 - Scheelite $ 1000 (=~ AUS$ 1320)
Traversella Mine, Chiusella Valley, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy
small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 4 cm

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Scheelite from Traversella Mine, Chiusella Valley, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy [db_pics/pics/c153a.jpg]

Scheelite from Traversella Mine, Chiusella Valley, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy [db_pics/pics/c153b.jpg]

Scheelite from Traversella Mine, Chiusella Valley, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy [db_pics/pics/c153c.jpg]

Rare specimen of Italian Scheelite on matrix. An old specimen from a classic locality not commonly seen for sale. The crystal measures 2cm and is a good yellow with gemmy zones. There are at least 3 other small Scheelite present on the Pyrite rich matrix.

C164 - Axinite ~~$ 350 (=~ AUS$ 462)~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 175 (=~ AUS$ 231)
Puiva, Polar Urals, Russia
miniature - 4.7 x 4 x 3.5 cm

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Axinite from Puiva, Polar Urals, Russia [db_pics/pics/c164a.jpg]

Axinite from Puiva, Polar Urals, Russia [db_pics/pics/c164b.jpg]

Axinite from Puiva, Polar Urals, Russia [db_pics/pics/c164c.jpg]

Transparent purple blades of Axinite on matrix.

C166 - Kermesite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 462)
Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
miniature - 4.7 x 0.9 x 0.5 cm

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Kermesite from Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/pics/c166a.jpg]

Kermesite from Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/pics/c166b.jpg]

Kermesite from Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/pics/c166c.jpg]

Diverging spray of Kermesite crystals with a bright metallic luster.

C167 - Cerussite with Smithsonite $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 594)
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 5 cm

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Cerussite with Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c167a.jpg]

Cerussite with Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c167b.jpg]

Cerussite with Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c167c.jpg]

Cerussite with Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c167d.jpg]

Cerussite with Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/c167e.jpg]

Large, heavy twinned crystals of Cerussite with associated pink Smithsonite crystals. Some slight chipping present but overall in great condition.

C172 - Feldspar var. Moonstone ~~$ 1500 (=~ AUS$ 1980)~~ DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 750 (=~ AUS$ 990)
Namalulu, Tanzania
large cabinet - 21 x 19 x 7 cm

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Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c172a.jpg]

Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c172b.jpg]

Feldspar var. Moonstone from Namalulu, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/c172c.jpg]

New find of crystallized moonstone from Tanzania. Individual crystals to 2cm that display a satiny blue color when turned under lighting. This 'Schiller effect' of color is seen at different angles on the different crystals and was therefore not possible to catch in still photos and these are therefore more colorful and attractive in person. Moonstone crystals are rare! Large, relatively flat crystal covered specimen. Biggest of lot with good blue on crystals.

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