Mixed Minerals — Marin Mineral

Mixed Minerals
April 12, 2023 · 6 specimens

AU119 - Copper $900 available

Keweenaw Penninsula, Michigan, USA
Small Cabinet - 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm

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Sculptural specimen of Copper crystals from Michigan. The Copper has a nice patina and individual crystals to 3cm in size. Ex. Dehne Mclaughlin.

AU116 - Andradite sold

Plan de Gallos, Piedra Parada, Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico
Miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm

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Cluster of yellow Andradite garnet crystals from recent finds in Veracruz. This specimen features a well formed, large crystals to 2.7cm without matrix. Clean and undamaged, well crystallized all around.

AU123 - Cobaltite $600 available

Hakansboda, Lindesberg, Sweden
Thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm

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Good sized complete single crystal of Cobaltite from the classic locality of Hakansboda, a historical mine opened in the 17th century. Given that it was found decades to over 100 years ago, this crystal is in remarkably pristine condition. It's a complete floater with good symmetry and well crystallized on all sides.

AU125 - Apophyllite with Stilbite $350 available

Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
Small Cabinet - 7 x 6 x 6 cm

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Glassy, doubly-terminated 6.5cm Apophyllite crystal atop smaller Apophyllite crystals and peach-colored Stilbite crystals. The Apophyllite has a light green color. Aesthetic example that is complete all around and undamaged and stands up nicely on a flat base. This is a really nice example.

AU134 - Chrysoberyl sold

Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Thumbnail - 0.7 x 0.6 x 0.3 cm

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Set of 3 complete sixling Chrysoberyl crystals from old finds in Brazil. Each are well crystallized all around and undamaged.

LP278 - Fluellite sold

Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
Small Cabinet - 8 x 5 x 5 cm

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Shallow vugs loaded with Fluellite crystals and radial groups of Wavellite. This piece is loaded with Fluellite crystals! Most vugs were barren of Fluellite or only had occasional individual crystals. The vugs onthis specimen are covered in crystals. Fluellite is a rare phosphate mineral and the world's best were found at this old Gold mine in Nevada. Mined by Dan Evanich.

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