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LP187 - Fluorite $ 50
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp187a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp187b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp187c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp187d.jpg]

Cluster of light blue over purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are glass-like transparent with associated yellow Muscovite.

LP190 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 125
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp190a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp190b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp190c.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp190d.jpg]

Single transparent cubic Fluorite crystal on Quartz from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystal is lustrous and transparent with internal phantoms. It's a complete single crystal that grew atop a Quartz crystal and has a light green color wtih a bit or purple inside.

LP197 - Fluorite $ 70
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp197a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp197b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp197c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent, undamaged, with attached Chlorite and Pyrite.

LP198 - Fluorite $ 125
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp198a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp198b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp198c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent and reach 1.8cm across.

LP199 - Fluorite with Dolomite $ 200
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.3 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm


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Fluorite with Dolomite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp199a.jpg] Fluorite with Dolomite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp199b.jpg] Fluorite with Dolomite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp199c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent purple ('grape jelly') cubic Fluorite crystals with attached Dolomite from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent with a deep purple color. In excellent condition.

LP193 - Fluorite $ 120
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp193d.jpg]

Transparent purple cubic Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent. The main crystal is 3cm across.

LP194 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 125
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm


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Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp194a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp194b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp194c.jpg]

Transparent purple cubic Fluorite crystals grown atop a Quartz crystal from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent. In good overall and complete all around.

LP366 - Scheelite on Muscovite $ 1200
 Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China
cabinet - 11.5 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm


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Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp366a.jpg] Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp366b.jpg] Scheelite on Muscovite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp366c.jpg]

Cluster of transparent to translucent Scheelite octahedra well centered on a Muscovite crystal covered matrix. The Scheelite reach 4cm in size. Saw cut on back.

LP367 - Fluorite $ 2500
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 3 cm


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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367a.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367b.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367c.jpg] Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp367d.jpg]

Penetration twin of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the Yaogangxian Mine in China. Highly transparent (looks like purple glass!) and wonderful aesthetics. There are highly lustrous faces on the front and right side with frosted faces on the left and parts of top and back faces. A fine miniature Fluorite of exceptional beauty. The photos don't convey how transparent and bright this is.

LP518 - Babingtonite with Prehnite $ 350
 Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
small cabinet - 6 x 6 x 3.5 cm


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Babingtonite with Prehnite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp518a.jpg] Babingtonite with Prehnite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp518b.jpg] Babingtonite with Prehnite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp518c.jpg] Babingtonite with Prehnite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/lp518d.jpg]

Cluster of large black Babingtonite crystals on green Prehnite from an old defunct locality in China. The Babingtonite crystals are well terminated and reach 3cm in size. It's crystallized all with the contact at the base. No longer being found..

LP522 - Quartz after Barite $ 500
 China
cabinet - 13.5 x 11 x 5.5 cm


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Quartz after Barite from China [db_pics/pics/lp522a.jpg] Quartz after Barite from China [db_pics/pics/lp522b.jpg] Quartz after Barite from China [db_pics/pics/lp522c.jpg] Quartz after Barite from China [db_pics/pics/lp522d.jpg] Quartz after Barite from China [db_pics/pics/lp522e.jpg]

Large specimen covered by sparkling white pseudomorphs of Quartz after Barite. This is a one-off specimen from a Chinese dealer and no locality information was available. It's in great condition and very bright and sparkly.

LP524 - Kermesite $ 320
 Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China
miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 1.5 cm


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Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/lp524a.jpg] Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/lp524b.jpg] Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/lp524c.jpg]

Cluster of deep red Kermesite crystals from China. Among the world's best for species, these Chinese Kermesite are now hard to find.

LP525 - Kermesite $ 150
 Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China
miniature - 4 x 0.7 x 0.3 cm


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Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/lp525a.jpg] Kermesite from Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi, China [db_pics/pics/lp525b.jpg]

Deep red Kermesite crystals from China. Among the world's best for species, these Chinese Kermesite are now hard to find.

LP598 - Fluorite with Calcite $ 750
 Xia Yang Mine, Yongchun Co., Quanzhou, Fujian, China
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Fluorite with Calcite from Xia Yang Mine, Yongchun Co., Quanzhou, Fujian, China [db_pics/pics/lp598a.jpg] Fluorite with Calcite from Xia Yang Mine, Yongchun Co., Quanzhou, Fujian, China [db_pics/pics/lp598b.jpg] Fluorite with Calcite from Xia Yang Mine, Yongchun Co., Quanzhou, Fujian, China [db_pics/pics/lp598c.jpg] Fluorite with Calcite from Xia Yang Mine, Yongchun Co., Quanzhou, Fujian, China [db_pics/pics/lp598d.jpg] Fluorite with Calcite from Xia Yang Mine, Yongchun Co., Quanzhou, Fujian, China [db_pics/pics/lp598e.jpg] Fluorite with Calcite from Xia Yang Mine, Yongchun Co., Quanzhou, Fujian, China [db_pics/pics/LP598.mp4]

Transparent purple/blue Fluorite crystals surrounded by Calcite crystals atop tiny clear Quartz crystals. These famous Fluorites are often referred to as 'Tanzanite Fluorite' due to their rich purple coloration. The main Fluorite crystal is 2cm in size and has high luster, bevelled edges, and great transparency. There is some roughness on one corner where Quartz crystals penetrate into the Fluorite which is not damage.

LP609 - Fluorite, Arsenopyrite with Quartz $ 500
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
small cabinet - 9 x 8.5 x 5 cm


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Fluorite, Arsenopyrite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp609a.jpg] Fluorite, Arsenopyrite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp609b.jpg] Fluorite, Arsenopyrite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp609c.jpg] Fluorite, Arsenopyrite with Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp609d.jpg]

Transparent blue Fluorite cubes and Aresenopyrte crystals grown among glassy clear Quartz crystals. This is an older piece (about 20 years) reecently acquired out of a collection and has a distinct and different appearance that more recent specimens from this mine. There are also a few small Ferberite crystals present.
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