Selected Specimens

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ST629 - Scheelite $ 270
Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China
miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST629a.jpg] Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST629b.jpg] Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST629c.jpg] Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST629d.jpg] Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/ST629e.jpg]

Large single octahedral Scheelite crystal from China. There is a small amount of attached Muscovite on one side, otherwise it's all Scheelite. Undamaged with good transparency, especially at the tip.


SV249 - Hemimorphite $ 275
Mineral Range, Beaver Co., Utah, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Hemimorphite from Mineral Range, Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/SV249x.jpg] Hemimorphite from Mineral Range, Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/SV249y.jpg] Hemimorphite from Mineral Range, Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/SV249z.jpg] Hemimorphite from Mineral Range, Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/SV249a.jpg] Hemimorphite from Mineral Range, Beaver Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/SV249d.jpg]

Fine quality Hemimorphite specimen from an obscure locality in Utah. This is a floater specimen well crystalized all around with White Calcite crystals are present on one side. Lustrous and translucent, high quality crystals all around. Neat and uncommon locality specimen that comes with an old Don Olson label.


SV212 - Aquamarine on Muscovite $ 2000
Chumar Bakhoor, Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
cabinet - 9.5 x 7 x 7 cm


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Aquamarine on Muscovite from Chumar Bakhoor, Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SV212a.jpg] Aquamarine on Muscovite from Chumar Bakhoor, Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SV212b.jpg] Aquamarine on Muscovite from Chumar Bakhoor, Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/SV212d.jpg]

Glassy blue Aquamarine crystal with Muscovite from Chumar Bakhoor in Pakistan. The Aquamarine is 4.5cm wide and highly transparent and presents well for a wonderful display specimen. Pristine and undamaged.


SV213 - Roselite $ 1200
Bou Azzer District, Ouarzazate Province, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
cabinet - 12 x 8 x 5.5 cm


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Roselite from Bou Azzer District, Ouarzazate Province, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SV213a.jpg] Roselite from Bou Azzer District, Ouarzazate Province, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SV213b.jpg] Roselite from Bou Azzer District, Ouarzazate Province, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SV213d.jpg] Roselite from Bou Azzer District, Ouarzazate Province, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco [db_pics/pics/SV213f.jpg]

Unusual Roselite specimen featuring mound-like, hemispherical clusters of magenta Roselite crystals over Calcite crystals. Large sized Roselite specimens with this amount of crystal coverage are uncommon and makes for a spectacular display piece, despite light damage to the crystals. Sawcut on one side.


SV218 - Celestite $ 1200
Maybee Quarry, Monroe Co., Michigan, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 5.5 x 4 cm


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Celestite from Maybee Quarry, Monroe Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/SV218a.jpg] Celestite from Maybee Quarry, Monroe Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/SV218b.jpg] Celestite from Maybee Quarry, Monroe Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/SV218c.jpg] Celestite from Maybee Quarry, Monroe Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/SV218d.jpg]

Outstanding cluster of blue Celestite from the Maybee Quarry in Michigan. The cluster is composed of doubly-terminated crystals and the main crystal a superb one measuring 6.2 x 3.8 cm in size. The crystals have transparency and are in excellent conditiion with only a couple very trival edge nicks to be found. A USA classic.


SV219 - Grossular $ 750
Sierra de Cruces, Sierra Mojada Mun., Coahuila, Mexico
small cabinet - 8 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Grossular from Sierra de Cruces, Sierra Mojada Mun., Coahuila, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV219a.jpg] Grossular from Sierra de Cruces, Sierra Mojada Mun., Coahuila, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV219b.jpg] Grossular from Sierra de Cruces, Sierra Mojada Mun., Coahuila, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV219c.jpg] Grossular from Sierra de Cruces, Sierra Mojada Mun., Coahuila, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV219d.jpg] Grossular from Sierra de Cruces, Sierra Mojada Mun., Coahuila, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV219e.jpg] Grossular from Sierra de Cruces, Sierra Mojada Mun., Coahuila, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV219f.jpg]

Classic and now hard to find specimen of 'raspberry' Grossular garnets in matrix. The dodecahedral crystals measure up to 1.7cm across. There are also tan Vesuvianite present and partial Grossular crystals that display the color zoning inside. These were first found in 1974 and initially sold as coming from Lake Jaco, but the garnets are actually found in the Sierra de Cruces range located east of Lake Jaco in the State of Coahuila.


SV223 - Duftite on Mimetite $ 750
Mount Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Duftite on Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/SV223a.jpg] Duftite on Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/SV223b.jpg] Duftite on Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/SV223c.jpg] Duftite on Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/SV223d.jpg]

Tabular hexagonal prisms of Mimetite on matrix from the Mount Bonnie Mine. These are beautiful crystals to 1.2cm wide. The crystals are a translucent yellow but are partially coated with green Duftite giving an overall yellow/green coloration. This locality is closed and these are hard to find now, especially the less common ones with so much Duftite.


SV258 - Mimetite $ 450
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
small cabinet - 7 x 7 x 4 cm


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Mimetite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV258a.jpg] Mimetite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV258b.jpg] Mimetite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV258c.jpg] Mimetite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV258d.jpg] Mimetite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV258e.jpg]

Bubbly mounds of yellow Mimetite from Mapimi. Great coverage of undamaged, botryoidal Mimetite with scattered crystals of Hemimorphite.


SV261 - Smithsonite after Calcite $ 400
San Antonio Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
cabinet - 11 x 5.5 x 4 cm


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Smithsonite after Calcite from San Antonio Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV261a.jpg] Smithsonite after Calcite from San Antonio Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV261b.jpg] Smithsonite after Calcite from San Antonio Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV261c.jpg] Smithsonite after Calcite from San Antonio Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/SV261d.jpg]

Scalenohedral Calcite crystals that have been pseudomorphed to golden colored Smithsonite. These are unusual specimens that are no longer being found. A high quality, undamaged example of this find.


SV221 - Colemanite $ 600
Boron, Kern Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 5.5 x 4 cm


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Colemanite from Boron, Kern Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/SV221x.jpg] Colemanite from Boron, Kern Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/SV221b.jpg] Colemanite from Boron, Kern Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/SV221c.jpg] Colemanite from Boron, Kern Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/SV221d.jpg]

Stark white starburst formation of Colemanite on a sparkling, cream-colored Calcite matrix. The Colemanite cluster is 4cm in size and perfect. So many Colemanite specimens are 'boring' dense clusters of similar sized crystals - this well isolated starburst really stands out and is exceptional.


SV256 - Tarnowitzite $ 225
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV256a.jpg] Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV256b.jpg] Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV256c.jpg] Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV256f.jpg]

Three stout, white crystals of Tarnowitzite on a matrix covered by slightly reddish Dolomite crystals. All the crystals are well terminated and undamaged. There is an old collection number painted on the bottom.


SV340 - Descloizite $ 200
Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV340a.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV340b.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV340c.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV340d.jpg] Descloizite from Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/SV340e.jpg]

Specimen of solid Descloizite with one side covered by dark red to brown spear-shaped crystals. In excellent condition with just a couple missing crystals. Highly lustrous crystals.


SV262 - Amethyst pseudo. Calcite $ 120
Alacam Mine, Dursunbey, Marmara Region, Turkey
miniature - 4.2 x 3 x 3 cm


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Amethyst pseudo. Calcite from Alacam Mine, Dursunbey, Marmara Region, Turkey [db_pics/pics/SV262a.jpg] Amethyst pseudo. Calcite from Alacam Mine, Dursunbey, Marmara Region, Turkey [db_pics/pics/SV262b.jpg] Amethyst pseudo. Calcite from Alacam Mine, Dursunbey, Marmara Region, Turkey [db_pics/pics/SV262c.jpg] Amethyst pseudo. Calcite from Alacam Mine, Dursunbey, Marmara Region, Turkey [db_pics/pics/SV262d.jpg]

Amethyst casts after rhombic Calcite crystals. The former Calcite crystals have dissolved away leaving angular, hollow casts of sparkling purple Quartz.


SV252 - Franckeite, Zinkenite $ 125
Itos Mine, Oruro, Bolivia
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm


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Franckeite, Zinkenite from Itos Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV252a.jpg] Franckeite, Zinkenite from Itos Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV252b.jpg] Franckeite, Zinkenite from Itos Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV252c.jpg] Franckeite, Zinkenite from Itos Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV252d.jpg] Franckeite, Zinkenite from Itos Mine, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV252e.jpg]

Intergrown spherical clusters of metallic Franckeite with silvery needles of Zinkenite. Franckeite is a rare lead, tin, antimony sulfosalt that is closely related to cylindrite. It was first described in 1893 and named after mining engineers and brothers Carl and Ernest Francke.


SV309 - Vivianite $ 1500
Ichocollo Mine, Monserrat-Antequera mining district, Poopo Province, Oruro, Bolivia
small cabinet - 6.6 x 2.3 x 1.2 cm


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Vivianite from Ichocollo Mine, Monserrat-Antequera mining district, Poopo Province, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV309a.jpg] Vivianite from Ichocollo Mine, Monserrat-Antequera mining district, Poopo Province, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV309b.jpg] Vivianite from Ichocollo Mine, Monserrat-Antequera mining district, Poopo Province, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV309c.jpg] Vivianite from Ichocollo Mine, Monserrat-Antequera mining district, Poopo Province, Oruro, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/SV309d.jpg]

Transparent single green Vivianite crystal from an obscure Vivianite locality in Bolivia. A complete, well terminated crystal with good transparency and no damage. This was formerly in the Don Boydston collection (Los Angeles) and dates back several decades at least. Comes with a couple old labels, including a Scott Williams label that calls it a 'large, transparent crystal' with a locality of 'Monserrat Mine, Poopo, Bolivia'. Comes mounted on a Lucite display stand.

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