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September 1, 2022  ·  12 specimens

MK806 - Grossular  sold

Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
Thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm



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Grossular Grossular Grossular Grossular

Gemmy, nearly complete single Grossular crystal from the Jeffrey Mine. Glassy and transparent, it's complete all around except a contact on the base where it formed atop another Grossular crystal, but even this surface looks crystallized. A few of the corners are slightly indented, with inward stepped crystal growth. Pristine and fine without any damage.


MK419 - Rutile, Hematite in Quartz  sold

Spera Mountain, Momond Agency, Pakistan
Small Cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3 cm



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Rutile, Hematite in Quartz Rutile, Hematite in Quartz Rutile, Hematite in Quartz Rutile, Hematite in Quartz

Smokey Quartz crystal with included stars or red Rutile growing out from plates of Hematite. There are 3 such 'stars' fully included within the Quartz and one that's partially included in one of the termination faces of the Quartz. The Quartz crystal itself is a floater fully crystallized all around and in perfect condition except for one chip on the termination.


MK418 - Shattuckite in Quartz on Chrysocolla  sold

Rancho Jacalito, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Small Cabinet - 7.2 x 4.2 x 3.5 cm



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Shattuckite in Quartz on Chrysocolla Shattuckite in Quartz on Chrysocolla Shattuckite in Quartz on Chrysocolla

Dense, vivid blue lapidary grade Chrysocolla is the matrix for deep blue Shattuckite included Quartz crystals. Super colorful specimen!!


MK807 - Tourmaline  sold

Rubaya, North Kivu, Dem. Rep. of Congo
Miniature - 3.9 x 1.1 x 0.8 cm



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Tourmaline Tourmaline Tourmaline

Transparent red single Tourmaline crystal from recent finds in far eastern Congo. Nearly flawless, transparent top to bottom and undamaged. The lower half is a more burgundy color compared to a more raspberry red upper half. Weighs 8.29 grams.


LV210 - Chambersite  sold

Venice Salt Dome, Louisiana, USA
Thumbnail - 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm



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Chambersite Chambersite Chambersite Chambersite

Complete tetrahedron of Chambersite, a rare mineral found in salt formations in a small number of localities worldwide. Terminated all around with 3 tips coming to points while the fourth has slightly truncated, flat termination. Translucent 'Amethyst' purple in color and collected by Fred Pough in 1970. Slight micro chip on one edge otherwise perfect. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.


MK808 - Topaz  sold

Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA
Thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.3 x 1 cm



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Topaz Topaz Topaz Topaz

Transparent golden brown Topaz crystal from the Maynard Claim in Utah. The Topaz is pristine, transparent, and has incredibly high glassy luster. There is a smaller crystal attached at the base and a bit of attached Rhyolite matrix on back. This specimen was mined in 2003.


MK809 - Topaz  sold

Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA
Thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.1 x 0.8 cm



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Topaz Topaz

Transparent golden brown Topaz crystal from the Maynard Claim in Utah. The Topaz is pristine, transparent, and has incredibly high glassy luster. This specimen was mined in 2003.


MK810 - Topaz  sold

Maynard Claim, Thomas Range, Utah, USA
Thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm



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Topaz Topaz Topaz

Transparent golden brown Topaz crystal from the Maynard Claim in Utah. The Topaz is pristine, transparent, and has incredibly high glassy luster. This is a thick crystal with a bit of attached Rhyolite matrix in the back. A water-clear crystal that looks included in the photos due to Rhyolite on the backbut is very glass-like and transparent in person. This specimen was mined in 2003.


MK811 - Azurite with Malachite  sold

Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm



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Azurite with Malachite Azurite with Malachite Azurite with Malachite Azurite with Malachite

Fence-like row of translucent Azurite crystals standing up on edge from the Volborthite pocket of the Milpillas Mine. The Azurite from this area of the mine are distinctive tabular crystals that occur on a white matrix with spheres of Malachite. The crystals on this specimen form an aesthetic arrangement and are in pristine condition. Highly translucent with backlighting.


MK813 - Azurite  sold

Volborthite Pocket, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Miniature - 3.4 x 3 x 3 cm



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Azurite Azurite Azurite

Cluster of translucent Azurite crystals on a slight amount of matrix from the Volborthite pocket of the Milpillas Mine. The Azurite from this area of the mine are known for their distinctive tabular crystals that occur on a white matrix. The crystals on this specimen reach 3cm in size and are in pristine condition. Highly translucent with backlighting.


MK815 - Ludlamite  sold

Cabeça do Cachorro claim, Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil
Small Cabinet - 5.5 x 4.2 x 2 cm



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Ludlamite Ludlamite Ludlamite

Glassy bright green Ludlamite crystals from a relatively new locality in northwestern Brazil. The crystals are bright, translucent to transparent, and reach 1cm in size. Small spherical Siderite are attached.


MK440 - Galena, Dolomite  sold

Reynolds Co., Tri-State District, Missouri, USA
Large Cabinet - 16 x 11 x 11 cm



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Galena, Dolomite Galena, Dolomite Galena, Dolomite Galena, Dolomite

Well isolated grey cubes of Galena on matrix. The Galena cubes reach 3.2cm in size. One side of the matrix is coated by a dense coverage of pink curving crystals of Dolomite. Old USA classic.


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