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December 28, 2022  ·  11 specimens

LP594 - Libethenite  sold

Mindola open pit, Rokana Mine, Kitwe, Zambia
Small Cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm



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Libethenite Libethenite Libethenite Libethenite

Crystals of dark green Libethenite in an open vug. This locality has produced some of the world's best crystals of this uncommon copper phosphate species. There are 4 individual crystal groups within the vug - hard to see them in the photos because they are along the vug walls, but they are excellent crystals. Comes with an old Jim Watson collection label showing a date of 1979 (these were found in the 1970s and the mine closed in 1980).


LP595 - Feldspar var. Moonstone  sold

Namalulu, Tanzania
Cabinet - 11 x 8 x 3.5 cm



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Feldspar var. Moonstone Feldspar var. Moonstone Feldspar var. Moonstone

Uncommon specimen with crystals of Feldspar var. moonstone from a limited find in Tanzania. Individual crystals to 1.5cm that display a satiny blue color when turned under lighting. This 'Schiller effect' of color is seen at different angles on the different crystals and was therefore not possible to catch all the color in still photos - these are more colorful and attractive in person. Moonstone crystals are rare! Sawcut on backside.


LP597 - Smithsonite, Cerussite, Duftite  sold

Tsumeb, Namibia
Thumbnail - 2.8 x 2 x 2 cm



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Smithsonite, Cerussite, Duftite Smithsonite, Cerussite, Duftite Smithsonite, Cerussite, Duftite Smithsonite, Cerussite, Duftite

Green Smithsonite crystals and glassy Cerussite crystals over green Duftite from Tsumeb. Individual Smithsonite crystals reach 7mm in size. Ex. Claude Yoder, Jean Lee collections. Claude's old label shows a date of July 2011.


LP598 - Fluorite with Calcite  sold

Xia Yang Mine, Yongchun Co., Quanzhou, Fujian, China
Small Cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm



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Fluorite with Calcite Fluorite with Calcite Fluorite with Calcite Fluorite with Calcite Fluorite with Calcite

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.


LP599 - Spinel   $125  available

Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm



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Spinel Spinel Spinel

Large, sharp purple/red Spinel crystal in matrix. The Spinel is 2.5cm wide.

LP600 - Spinel  sold

Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm



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Spinel Spinel Spinel

Cluster of sharp red Spinel crystals with a small amount of attached white Calcite matrix. The top Spinel is well formed, complete, translucent and 1.3cm wide.


LP601 - Villiaumite  sold

Aris Quarries, Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia
Miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2 cm



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Villiaumite Villiaumite

Transparent orange Villiaumite crystals in an open vug from the open pit phonolite quarries in Aris, Namibia. These quarries, along with the Kola peninsula in Russia, are the source of the world's best Villiaumite. This is a superb example with Villiaumite crystals to 7mm in size. The Villiaumite are transparent with a bright orange color.


LP602 - Rutile  sold

Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas, USA
Miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.6 cm



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Rutile Rutile Rutile Rutile Rutile

Large twinned Rutile specimen from Magent Cove. This is considered a large specimen for the locality and it's in great condition.


LP603 - Phenakite   $1,500  available

Rio Piracicaba, Carai, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Thumbnail - 2 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm



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Phenakite Phenakite Phenakite

Fine quality single crystal of Phenakite from old finds in Brazil. Complete gemmy crystal with lustrous glassy faces. Well crystallized on the front, edges, and most of the back side. Ex. Bill and Ann Cook collection.

MK928 - Azurite on Malachite   $220  available

Milpillas Mine, Cananea District, Sonora, Mexico
Thumbnail - 3 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm



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Azurite on Malachite Azurite on Malachite Azurite on Malachite Azurite on Malachite Azurite on Malachite

Sharp blue crystals of Azurite atop velvety Malachite. The crystals are complete and undamaged and reach 1.8cm in size. Milpillas Azurite specimens with the Azurite on velvety Malachite such as this are among my favorite.

LP463 - Cuprian Smithsonite  sold

79 Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA
Cabinet - 10.5 x 8.5 x 5 cm



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Cuprian Smithsonite Cuprian Smithsonite Cuprian Smithsonite Cuprian Smithsonite

Good coverage of deep green Cuprian Smithsonite from the 79 Mine. Layers of satiny, translucent green Smithsonite cover the front and much of the back side of specimen.


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