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ST890 - Andalusite $ 300
Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy
cabinet - 10 x 6 x 3.8 cm


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Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890a.jpg] Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890b.jpg] Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890c.jpg] Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890d.jpg] Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890e.jpg] Andalusite from Chete-Canete, Val Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy [db_pics/pics/ST890g.jpg]

Large, blocky crystals of Andalusite from Italy. The crystals reach over 4cm in size and have a reddish coloration. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST889 - Mimetite $ 800
Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm


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Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST889a.jpg] Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST889b.jpg] Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST889c.jpg] Mimetite from Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST889d.jpg]

Heagonal yellow crystals of Mimetite on matrix from the Mount Bonnie Mine in Australia. The crystals reach 1.1cm in diameter and are undamaged. Old, hard to find specimen from a long closed mine.


ST886 - Sampleite, Atacamite $ 150
Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile
small cabinet - 8 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST886a.jpg] Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST886c.jpg] Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST886d.jpg] Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST886f.jpg]

Electric blue rosettes of Sampleite and forest green Atacamite crystals well dispersed on matrix. Also present are small crystals of Apatite and Libethenite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST887 - Sampleite, Atacamite $ 125
Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile
small cabinet - 9 x 5 x 2.5 cm


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Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST887a.jpg] Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST887c.jpg] Sampleite, Atacamite from Engano Feliz Mine, Las Pinfadas Dist., Copiapo, Atacama, Chile [db_pics/pics/ST887d.jpg]

Electric blue rosettes of Sampleite and forest green Atacamite crystals well dispersed on matrix. Also present are small crystals of Apatite and Libethenite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.


ST899 - Wulfenite $ 1500
Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4 x 3 x 1 cm


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Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST899a.jpg] Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST899b.jpg] Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ST899c.jpg]

Robust single Wulfenite crystal from Tsumeb. The crystal is a floater, complete all around and nearly pristine with just a couple very slight chips. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection with his collection number and small plastic display stand attached to the back.


ST810 - Chlorargyrite $ 400
Broken Hill, NSW, Australia
miniature - 4.5 x 2.7 x 2.3 cm


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Chlorargyrite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST810a.jpg] Chlorargyrite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST810c.jpg] Chlorargyrite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST810d.jpg] Chlorargyrite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/ST810e.jpg]

Coral-like growth of solid waxy, greenish Chloragyrite atop a small amount of matrix.


ST853 - Cavansite on Stilbite $ 275
Wagholi Quarry, Pune Dist., Maharashtra State, India
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Cavansite on Stilbite from Wagholi Quarry, Pune Dist., Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/ST853a.jpg] Cavansite on Stilbite from Wagholi Quarry, Pune Dist., Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/ST853b.jpg] Cavansite on Stilbite from Wagholi Quarry, Pune Dist., Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/ST853d.jpg] Cavansite on Stilbite from Wagholi Quarry, Pune Dist., Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/ST853e.jpg] Cavansite on Stilbite from Wagholi Quarry, Pune Dist., Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/ST853f.jpg]

Rounded clusters of electric blue Cavansite on Stilbite. The Cavansite clusters reach 1.5cm in diameter. The Stilbite occur as both tiny drusy crystals and larger white individual crystals. Undamaged.


ST859 - Heulandite, Stilbite $ 150
Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India
small cabinet - 6 x 5.5 x 4 cm


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Heulandite, Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/ST859a.jpg] Heulandite, Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/ST859b.jpg] Heulandite, Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/ST859c.jpg] Heulandite, Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/ST859d.jpg] Heulandite, Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/ST859e.jpg] Heulandite, Stilbite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India [db_pics/pics/ST859f.jpg]

Large pearly white bow-tie clusters of Heulandite attached to a section of Quartz stalactite. The Heulandite crystals are superb with high luster and reach 5cm in size and have small clusters of attached Stiblite. Highly aesthetic example with great balance and form, undamaged.


ST884 - Heulandite $ 300
Rat's Nest Claim, Custer Co., Idaho, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 4 cm


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Heulandite from Rat's Nest Claim, Custer Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/ST884a.jpg] Heulandite from Rat's Nest Claim, Custer Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/ST884b.jpg] Heulandite from Rat's Nest Claim, Custer Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/ST884c.jpg] Heulandite from Rat's Nest Claim, Custer Co., Idaho, USA [db_pics/pics/ST884d.jpg]

Pink Heulandite on white Mordenite from the recent (approx. 20 year old) Rat's Nest claim in Idaho. This is a particularly aesthetic example from this find, which has produced oustanding (best ever?) North American Heulandite. Individual crystals reach 3.5cm and are undamaged. Ex. Lanny Ream.


ST942 - Chalcopyrite and Siderite $ 5000
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang Co., Bijie, Guizhou, China
cabinet - 15 x 10 x 4.5 cm


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Chalcopyrite and Siderite from Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang Co., Bijie, Guizhou, China [db_pics/pics/ST942a.jpg] Chalcopyrite and Siderite from Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang Co., Bijie, Guizhou, China [db_pics/pics/ST942b.jpg] Chalcopyrite and Siderite from Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang Co., Bijie, Guizhou, China [db_pics/pics/ST942c.jpg] Chalcopyrite and Siderite from Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang Co., Bijie, Guizhou, China [db_pics/pics/ST942d.jpg] Chalcopyrite and Siderite from Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang Co., Bijie, Guizhou, China [db_pics/pics/ST942g.jpg]

Brassy, metallic Chalcopyrite crystals on translucent Siderite crystals from a limited find at the Kaiwu Mine in China. These were a one time find back in 2012 or 2013 and make stunning specimens due to the contrast in color and form between the Chalcopyrite and Siderite. The Chalcopyrite is bright and metallic with a slightly reddish irridescent surface coloration. The Siderite are translucent brown and lenticular in habit. There are also small white Dolomite crystals in areas. Fifteen cm! This is a large, museum sized specimen, which was unusual for the find, that is amazingly free of any damage (most were smaller and had some damage). This association hasn't been found since.


ST948 - Tourmaline with Topaz $ 1500 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 750
Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Tourmaline with Topaz from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/ST948a.jpg] Tourmaline with Topaz from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/ST948b.jpg] Tourmaline with Topaz from Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/ST948c.jpg]

Two interconnected crystals of Topaz bisected by a single Tourmaline crystal with a touch of Albite at the base. Both of the Topaz crystals are glassy and translucent to transparent. The Tourmaline is Elbaite due to the presence of a thin green zone at the termination and provides a stark contrast between the two golden Topaz crystals. All the crystals are pristine and come together to form an aesthetic display piece. Comes mounted on a Lucite stand.


ST952 - Arsenopyrite $ 1800
Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
small cabinet - 7.5 x 4.8 x 4 cm


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Arsenopyrite from Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal [db_pics/pics/ST952a.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal [db_pics/pics/ST952b.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal [db_pics/pics/ST952c.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal [db_pics/pics/ST952d.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal [db_pics/pics/ST952f.jpg] Arsenopyrite from Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal [db_pics/pics/ST952.mp4]

Bold and dramatic bow-tie cluster of Arsenopyrite crystals from the Panasqueira Mines in Portugal. An exceptional example of a fairly common mineral, the cluster is complete all around and undamaged with bright, silvery metallic luster. Comes with a Lucite display stand. Ex. George Holloway specimen.


ST935 - Apophyllite with Stilbite $ 2500
Rahuri, Ahmadnagar Dist., Maharashtra, India
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 5 cm


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Apophyllite with Stilbite from Rahuri, Ahmadnagar Dist., Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/ST935a.jpg] Apophyllite with Stilbite from Rahuri, Ahmadnagar Dist., Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/ST935c.jpg] Apophyllite with Stilbite from Rahuri, Ahmadnagar Dist., Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/ST935d.jpg] Apophyllite with Stilbite from Rahuri, Ahmadnagar Dist., Maharashtra, India [db_pics/pics/ST935f.jpg]

Glassy apple-green crystals of Apophyllite in an absurdly aesthetic bow-tie cluster.  This specimen is the epitome of natural art.  The cluster of Apophyllite crystals are perched dramatically atop peach colored Stilbite crystals. In the world of Apophyllite specimens, one in thousand is a bow-tie formation. Of those few, 99 percent have damage of some kind. Do the math, this is a special and rare specimen. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand.


ST939 - Volkovskite $ 2500 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 1250
Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England
cabinet - 10.5 x 8.5 x 5 cm


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Volkovskite from Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England [db_pics/pics/ST939a.jpg] Volkovskite from Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England [db_pics/pics/ST939b.jpg] Volkovskite from Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England [db_pics/pics/ST939c.jpg] Volkovskite from Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England [db_pics/pics/ST939e.jpg] Volkovskite from Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England [db_pics/pics/ST939g.jpg] Volkovskite from Boulby Mine, Loftus, N. Yorkshire, England [db_pics/pics/ST939h.jpg]

Complete crystal group of the rare mineral Volkovskite from the Boulby Mine in England. This is one of only two known terminated crystal groups collected from a single find made deep in a section of the mine that extends out under the Altlantic ocean. The Volkovskite was found during normal mining operations for potash when the mine machinery stalled when it encountered a mass of the much harder Volkovskite. Because Volkovskite damages mine machinery, the area where it was found is now avoided and it is unclear if anymore will be recovered. This recent find of Volkovskite has set the world standard for the species and this specimen is one of the best. The specimen has crystallized surfaces all around - most were just cleavages (the cleavage structure can be seen on the bottom of this specimen, last photo).


ST927 - Quartz after Anhydrite $ 1250
Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
small cabinet - 9 x 4 x 3 cm


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Quartz after Anhydrite from Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST927a.jpg] Quartz after Anhydrite from Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST927b.jpg] Quartz after Anhydrite from Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST927c.jpg] Quartz after Anhydrite from Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST927d.jpg] Quartz after Anhydrite from Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil [db_pics/pics/ST927e.jpg]

Quartz crystals (smokey and Amethyst) replacing a long Anhydrite crystal from Brazil. This rare pseudomorph has alot of character. The shape of the former Anhydrite with Quartz crystals along the edges reminds me of a chain saw blade. Translucent to transparent, pristine with an abundance of life, a truely unique specimen. Comes with an old Ken Roberts label.  Ken is a mineral dealer noted for his high level of taste and aesthetics.

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