Mixed Minerals

This is an update of cherished pieces from my personal collection.  I have three kids in college - my loss is your gain, give yourself a gift for the holidays! Seasons greetings!


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R657 - Celestite $ 1500 SOLD
 Sakoany deposit, Mitsinjo District, Boeny, Madagascar
small cabinet - 8.5 x 7 x 6.5 cm


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Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Mitsinjo District, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/r657a.jpg] Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Mitsinjo District, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/r657b.jpg] Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Mitsinjo District, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/r657c.jpg] Celestite from Sakoany deposit, Mitsinjo District, Boeny, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/r657d.jpg]

Gemmy blue Celestite crystals on matrix from the well known Sakoany deposit. Sculptural specimen with a mixture of smaller drusy crystals and tall crystals to 4cm sticking straight up off the matrix. The crystals are highly lustrous, glassy and undamaged. Ex. Mike Keim.

R658 - Spessartine $ 3500
 Pakistan
miniature - 3.4 x 3.4 x 2 cm


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Spessartine from Pakistan [db_pics/pics/r658a.jpg] Spessartine from Pakistan [db_pics/pics/r658b.jpg] Spessartine from Pakistan [db_pics/pics/r658c.jpg] Spessartine from Pakistan [db_pics/pics/r658d.jpg]

Satiny red Spessartine with a wild, unusual 'honeycomb' growth structure on front. Well crystallized all around undamaged floater specimen with good translucency. I've only ever seen a few of these before, this one acquired perhaps 20 years ago. Ex. Mike Keim.

R659 - Apatite on Quartz $ 2800
 Panasquiera, Portugal
small cabinet - 5.2 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Apatite on Quartz from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/r659a.jpg] Apatite on Quartz from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/r659b.jpg] Apatite on Quartz from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/r659c.jpg] Apatite on Quartz from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/r659d.jpg] Apatite on Quartz from Panasquiera, Portugal [db_pics/pics/r659e.jpg]

Two large, glassy purple Apatite crystals (and some smaller ones too) on a Quartz crystal. Well crystallized all around floater specimen. The largest Apatite is 1.8cm. Ex. Mike Keim.

R660 - Danburite $ 200
 Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
thumbnail - 3 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm


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Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r660a.jpg] Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r660b.jpg]

Exceptionally transparent, undamaged single Danburite crystal. Well crystallized all around. Much brighter and dazzling in person - you won't be dissappointed! Ex. Mike Keim.

R661 - Danburite $ 200
 Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.6 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm


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Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r661a.jpg] Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico [db_pics/pics/r661b.jpg]

Exceptionally transparent, undamaged single Danburite crystal. Well crystallized all around. Much brighter and dazzling in person - you won't be dissappointed! Ex. Mike Keim.

R662 - Willemite $ 2250
 Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia
miniature - 3.4 x 2 x 2 cm


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Willemite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r662a.jpg] Willemite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r662b.jpg] Willemite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r662c.jpg] Willemite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r662d.jpg]

Interconnected spherical clusters of translucent orange Willemite crystals. A floater cluster without matrix. These translucent robust masses are far more rare from the mine than the more typical acicular Willemite crystals. Ex. Mike Keim.

R663 - Amethyst $ 1800 SOLD
 Gobobseb Mtns., Brandberg area, Namibia
small cabinet - 8 x 2.2 x 2.0 cm


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Amethyst from Gobobseb Mtns., Brandberg area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r663a.jpg] Amethyst from Gobobseb Mtns., Brandberg area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r663b.jpg] Amethyst from Gobobseb Mtns., Brandberg area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r663c.jpg] Amethyst from Gobobseb Mtns., Brandberg area, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r663d.jpg]

Fine, tall single Quartz crystal with deep purple 'grape jelly' Amethyst phantoms. Complete all around and undamaged. Ex. Mike Keim.

R664 - Chalcocite $ 4000
 Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA
small cabinet - 5.2 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/r664a.jpg] Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/r664b.jpg] Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/r664c.jpg] Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA [db_pics/pics/r664d.jpg]

Satiny metallic crystals of Chalcocite with shimmering purple and blue iridescence. Complete all around and undamaged. Ex. Mike Keim.

R665 - Augelite $ 1250
 Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Augelite from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/r665a.jpg] Augelite from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/r665b.jpg] Augelite from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/r665c.jpg]

Cluster of deep apple green Augelite crystals. Main crystal is 2.1cm and doubly-terminated. Undamaged. Ex. Mike Keim.

R666 - Augelite $ 1500
 Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru
thumbnail - 1.9 x 1.8 x 1.2 cm


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Augelite from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/r666a.jpg] Augelite from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/r666b.jpg] Augelite from Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru [db_pics/pics/r666c.jpg]

Thick, glassy single Augelite crystal with deep apple green color. Nearly pristine with very minor edge wear. Ex. Mike Keim.

R667 - Spessartine $ 2000
 Navegador Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2.4 cm


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Spessartine from Navegador Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r667a.jpg] Spessartine from Navegador Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r667b.jpg] Spessartine from Navegador Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r667c.jpg] Spessartine from Navegador Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r667d.jpg] Spessartine from Navegador Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r667e.jpg]

Transparent red Spessartine crystal with the crazy geometric growth formations these are known for. Fine undamaged example that is complete and well crystallized all around. I've had many of these over the years but held onto this one due to it's interesting form. Undamaged. Weighs 20.23 grams. Ex. Mike Keim.

R668 - Sphalerite on Quartz $ 1500
 Shuikoushan Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 3 cm


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Sphalerite on Quartz from Shuikoushan Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/r668a.jpg] Sphalerite on Quartz from Shuikoushan Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/r668b.jpg]

Transparent red Sphalerite clusters on drusy Quartz crystals. I bought this from dealer Debbie Meng upon her return from China back in the 1990s when these first started coming out. This was my top pick from the many (100-200?) she brought back. The main cluster is 2cm wide. Ex. Mike Keim.

R669 - Crocoite $ 1800
 Red Lead Mine, Zeehan mining district, Tasmania, Australia
miniature - 3.5 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm


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Crocoite from Red Lead Mine, Zeehan mining district, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/r669a.jpg] Crocoite from Red Lead Mine, Zeehan mining district, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/r669b.jpg] Crocoite from Red Lead Mine, Zeehan mining district, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/r669c.jpg] Crocoite from Red Lead Mine, Zeehan mining district, Tasmania, Australia [db_pics/pics/r669d.jpg]

Deep orange/red, translucent to transparent single Crocoite crystal from the Red Lead Mine. Complete and undamaged. Ex. Mike Keim.

R670 - Lawsonite $ 2250
 Mendocino County, California, USA
miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm


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Lawsonite from Mendocino County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/r670a.jpg] Lawsonite from Mendocino County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/r670b.jpg] Lawsonite from Mendocino County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/r670c.jpg] Lawsonite from Mendocino County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/r670d.jpg]

Translucent pink orthorhombic crystals of Lawsonite to 8mm on Glaucophane. Found years ago at an undisclosed locality in Mendocino county, I acquired all the specimens (about 100 pieces) directly from the field collector. This one was by far my favorite of them all due to the quality of the crystals and the large isolated crystal set adjacent to a 2cm tall tower of crystals that rise straight up off the matrix. Ex. Mike Keim.

R671 - Garnet in Schist $ 400
 Nepal
large cabinet - 16 x 12 x 8 cm


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Garnet in Schist from Nepal [db_pics/pics/r671a.jpg] Garnet in Schist from Nepal [db_pics/pics/r671b.jpg] Garnet in Schist from Nepal [db_pics/pics/r671c.jpg]

Dark black schist hosting large red garnet crystals to 4cm in size. This is a specimen I bought outside of Kathmandu while travelling in Nepal in the 1990s. Ex. Mike Keim.

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