Mixed Minerals from Tucson 2024


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FM794 - Smithsonite $ 500 SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.9 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm794a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm794b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm794c.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm794d.jpg]

Bright translucent pink Smithsonite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb. The crystals reach 1cm in size and have excellent color. Ex. Barney Ritter, Jean Marshall collections.

FM795 - Wulfenite $ 450
 Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco
miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Wulfenite from Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm795a.jpg] Wulfenite from Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm795b.jpg] Wulfenite from Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm795c.jpg] Wulfenite from Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/fm795d.jpg]

Aesthetically shaped cluster of orange Wulfenite crystals from old finds at Touissit. Fine undamaged cluster with crystals to 2.4cm on the diagonal. Ex. Lorraine Sofia, Barney Ritter collections.

FM796 - Smithsonite $ 500 SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm796a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm796b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm796c.jpg]

Bright translucent orangey/pink Smithsonite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb. The crystals reach 1.5cm in size and the main crystal stands up off the matrix for maximum display impact. Ex. Barney Ritter, Jean Marshall collections, acquired in 1969 from Si & Ann Frazier.

FM797 - Cadmium Smithsonite $ 500
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm


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Cadmium Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm797a.jpg] Cadmium Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm797b.jpg] Cadmium Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm797c.jpg]

Translucent golden yellow Smithsonite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb. The crystals reach 2cm in size. Ex. Barney Ritter, William Sanborn, and Frankie Dee Hosea collections.

FM798 - Azurite $ 400
 Bisbee, Coshise Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 3.4 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm


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Azurite from Bisbee, Coshise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/fm798a.jpg] Azurite from Bisbee, Coshise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/fm798b.jpg] Azurite from Bisbee, Coshise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/fm798c.jpg]

Botryoidal blue Azurite crystal clusters from Bisbee. Ex. Barney Ritter collection acquired from Kristalle in 1998.

FM799 - Hematite $ 350 SOLD
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm


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Hematite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm799a.jpg] Hematite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm799b.jpg] Hematite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm799c.jpg] Hematite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/fm799d.jpg]

Stunning mirror-lustrous single Hematite crystal from the N'Chwanning Mine. Exquisite undamaged single crystal, much better than photos. Ex. Barney Ritter collection.

FM800 - Cuprian Smithsonite $ 350
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm


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Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm800a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm800b.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/fm800c.jpg]

Translucent green Smithsonite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb. The main crystal is 1cm in size and transparent.

FM801 - Chalcocite $ 480 SOLD
 St. Ives, Cornwall, England
thumbnail - 3.0 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm


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Chalcocite from St. Ives, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/fm801a.jpg] Chalcocite from St. Ives, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/fm801b.jpg] Chalcocite from St. Ives, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/fm801c.jpg] Chalcocite from St. Ives, Cornwall, England [db_pics/pics/fm801d.jpg]

Cluster of dark metallic Chalcocite crystals from Cornwall. Historic specimen.

FM802 - Malachite $ 280
 Monster Mine, Burra, South Australia, Australia
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6.5 x 2 cm


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Malachite from Monster Mine, Burra, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm802a.jpg] Malachite from Monster Mine, Burra, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm802b.jpg] Malachite from Monster Mine, Burra, South Australia, Australia [db_pics/pics/fm802c.jpg]

Botryoidal Malachite from Burra, Australia. The Malachite is very dense and is sawcut on the base revealing beautiful banding.

FM803 - Spessartine on and in Quartz $ 200 SOLD
 Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.0 x 1.3 cm


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Spessartine on and in Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm803a.jpg] Spessartine on and in Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm803b.jpg] Spessartine on and in Quartz from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm803c.jpg]

Orange Spessartine and smokey Quartz crystals on Feldspar. The largest Smokey Quartz has a wonderful Spessartine fully included within it near the termination.

FM804 - Spessartine on Feldspar $ 750 SOLD
 Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China
miniature - 3.3 x 2.3 x 2 cm


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Spessartine on Feldspar from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm804a.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm804b.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm804c.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm804d.jpg]

Well formed, large Spessartine crystals on Feldspar. A highly aesthetic example from a recent find of larger than normal sized Spessartine. Main crystal is 1.5cm wide and undamaged.

FM805 - Spessartine on Feldspar $ 400 SOLD
 Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China
thumbnail - 2.3 x 2.3 x 2 cm


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Spessartine on Feldspar from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm805a.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm805b.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm805c.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm805d.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm805e.jpg]

Cluster of well formed, large Spessartine crystals. From a recent find of larger than normal sized Spessartine. Main crystal is 2.3cm wide and undamaged, complete on the front and contacted on back where it grew against the matrix.

FM806 - Spessartine on Feldspar $ 250 SOLD
 Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.3 x 2 cm


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Spessartine on Feldspar from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm806a.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm806b.jpg] Spessartine on Feldspar from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/fm806c.jpg]

Well formed, large Spessartine crystals on Feldspar. A highly aesthetic example from a recent find of larger than normal sized Spessartine. Main crystal is 1.5cm wide and undamaged.

LL135 - Caledonite $ 800 SOLD
 Reward Mine, Inyo Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 1.5 cm


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Caledonite from Reward Mine, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL135a.jpg] Caledonite from Reward Mine, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL135b.jpg] Caledonite from Reward Mine, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL135c.jpg] Caledonite from Reward Mine, Inyo Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL135d.jpg]

Translucent, highly saturated blue crystals of Caledonite with individual crystals to 5mm and crystal faces even larger. Beautiful, colorful specimen with good coverage of crystals.

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