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Mixed Minerals November 2, 2022 · 12 specimens |
LP365 - Fluorite sold
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Cabinet - 11.5 x 8 x 5 cm
Large vivid blue Fluorite crystals from the Yaogangxian Mine in China. This specimen has both large sized crystals for the locality and exceptional color. There is a purple phantom deep inside. Good transparency and in excellent condition with one small Quartz crystal grown into the back. Comes with a custom engraved Lucite display stand.
LP366 - Scheelite on Muscovite $2,400 available
Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China
Cabinet - 11.5 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm
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 sold
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 3 cm
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.
LP368 - Ludlamite with Vivianite sold
Cabeca do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil
Miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 1.2 cm
A single isolated green Ludlamite crystal on matrix with a single spray of Vivianite. The Ludlamite is gemmy and complete all around and stands up vertically on the matrix. A very simple and clean looking small combination specimen of the two species.
LP371 - Siderite $150 available
Vibora Mine, Colavi District, Potosi, Bolivia
Miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm
LP372 - Siderite sold
Vibora Mine, Colavi District, Potosi, Bolivia
Thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm
Golden brown, translucent Siderite crystals on a matrix of Pyrite and Bornite. The crystals are an uncommon hexagonal form of Siderite. Siderite in this form are also found in Cornwall where they are called 'horse tooth' Siderite and are highly coveted.
LP373 - Ruby sold
Tyumen Oblast, Russia
Thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm
Fine quality thumbnail of a single red Ruby in matrix from Russia. The Ruby is 1.1cm wide with a stepped growth.
LP374 - Fluorite sold
Elmwood Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
Thumbnail - 3 x 2.2 x 2 cm
Gemmy light purple single Fluorite cube on white Dolomite crystals. The Fluorite is complete all around and undamaged. If you've been looking for a perfect thumbnail from this mine, you've now found it. All 4 sides shown in these photos.
LP375 - Andradite on Hematite sold
Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa
Miniature - 3.8 x 3.5 x 3 cm
Cluster of silvery metallic Hematite crystals partially coated by sparkling red Andradite crystals. The crystal group detached in the pocket as evidenced by the rough bottom side where the crystals detached showing areas of coverage by Andradite crystals.
LP376 - Azurite with Malachite $2,500 available
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Small Cabinet - 9 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm
LP377 - Cassiterite $275 available
Viloco Mine, La Paz Dept., Bolivia
Small Cabinet - 6 x 3 x 2.8 cm
LP378 - Bournonite sold
Machacamarca District, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Small Cabinet - 8 x 6 x 5 cm
Matrix specimen loaded with large silvery metallic 'cogwheels' of Bournonite. The crystals reach 2.5 cm wide and are present on front, sides and back (both front and back shown in photos). All are in good condition except one on the back and one on the left side with a chip facing towards the back. There are small Pyrite and Sphalerite crystals coating the matrix.