Mixed Minerals from Tucson 2024

Mixed Minerals from Tucson 2024
February 29, 2024 · 11 specimens

FM778 - Fluorite sold

180m Level, Le Burg Mine, Tarn, France
Small Cabinet - 7 x 6.5 x 5 cm

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Stunning single blue Fluorite crystal with superb color and color zoning. The crystal has bright, glassy surface luster. There is one small edge restoration, otherwise undamaged.

FM779 - Kermesite $250 available

Globe and Phoenix Mine, Que Que, Zimbabwe
Thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 2.5 cm

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Red radial crystals of Kermesite on matrix. From the well known and now defunct Globe and Phoenix Mine, one of the best localities for the species, specimens from which are now rare to find. Ex. Bob Byers collection who purchased it in 2004. Comes with Bob's label and 2 other old labels.

FM781 - Tourmaline var. Indicolite sold

Golconda Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Small Cabinet - 6.4 x 1 x 1 cm

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Gemmy blue Tourmaline crystal that flares out towards the top into multiple terminations. A highly beautiful crystal that is very transparent in the upper half and has excellent blue coloration. There is a missing sidecar crystal on the backside, otherwise undamaged. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection. Weighs 9.17 grams.

FM782 - Vanadinite on Quartz sold

Taouz Mine, Errachidia Province, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm

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Red Vanadinite crystals atop a cluster of four terminated Quartz crystals. It's rare to find Vanadinite on Quartz crystals. Comes with a Horst Burkhard label that also notes 'Rare!!'.

FM783 - Willemite sold

Tsumeb, Namibia
Miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm

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Botryoidal blue Willemite from Tsumeb. Great on either side with one side featuring more isolated crystals of Willemite while the other has more of a solid druse of crystals. Ex. Barney Ritter, Jean Marshall collections with labels. Acquired by Jean in 1971 from Bill Larson. Comes with a few old labels.

FM784 - Rhodonite sold

San Martin Mine, Chiuruco, Ancash Dept., Peru
Small Cabinet - 7.8 x 6 x 4 cm

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Cluster of deep reddish pink Rhodonite crystals from Peru. Excellent large example and these are no longer being found. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.

FM785 - Phenakite sold

Khetchel, Malo, near Momeik, Myanmar
Thumbnail - 1.1 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm

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Transparent, colorless 'drill bit' shaped Phenakite. Fully transparent with a small side crystal.

FM786 - Phenakite $200 available

Khetchel, Malo, near Momeik, Myanmar
Thumbnail - 1.0 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm

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Transparent, colorless 'drill bit' shaped Phenakite crystal. Complete all around, undamaged and perfectly terminated.

FM787 - Phenakite $125 available

Khetchel, Malo, near Momeik, Myanmar
Thumbnail - 0.9 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm

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Transparent, colorless 'drill bit' shaped Phenakite crystal. Complete all around, undamaged and perfectly terminated.

FM791 - Wulfenite with Fluorite sold

Toughnut Mine, Tombstone, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
Small Cabinet - 5.5 x 3.7 x 2.0 cm

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Elegant specimen of yellow Wulfenite crystals and colorless Fluorite crystals from the Toughnut Mine. Rich and showy specimen in excellent condition. Quality, well selected specimen from the Dr. Steven Morehead collection.

FM792 - Stibnite on Quartz sold

Baia Sprie (Felsobanya), Maramures Co., Romania
Small Cabinet - 8 x 6 x 6 cm

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Spray formations of bright metallic Stibnite crystals atop a layer of drusy Quartz crystals. Quality, well selected specimen from the Dr. Steven Morehead collection. Comes with an old Western Minerals label.

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