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Mixed Minerals August 7, 2022 · 10 specimens |
MK637 - Hemimorphite on Rosasite sold
Yanga Koubenza, M'fouati Dist., Bouenza Dept., Republic of Congo
Miniature - 4.5 x 3.3 x 2.5 cm
Clusters of sky blue Hemimorphite over darker blue/green Rosasite from recent finds in the Congo. The Hemimorphite forms satiny hemispherical mounds. Most found were solid druses of Hemimorphite without Rosasite and specimens such as this with isolated clusters on the Rosasite were uncommon. Highly aesthetic miniature for the find.
MK639 - Hemimorphite on Rosasite sold
Yanga Koubenza, M'fouati Dist., Bouenza Dept., Republic of Congo
Miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.2 cm
Clusters of sky blue Hemimorphite over darker blue/green Rosasite from recent finds in the Congo. The Hemimorphite forms satiny hemispherical mounds. Most found were solid druses of Hemimorphite without Rosasite and specimens such as this with more isolated clusters on the Rosasite were uncommon. Highly aesthetic specimen for the find.
MK640 - Azurite sold
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Cabinet - 10.5 x 7.5 x 4 cm
Stunning large cluster of Azurite crystals from the Milpillas Mine. The Azurite has 'electric' blue color with crystals to 2.5cm in length. In excellent condition with minor chipping, primarily to crystals facing down on the bottom edge. Highly showy example from this prolific Azurite locality that is no longer producing.
MK642 - Tourmaline with Quartz (R) $2,500 available
Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Small Cabinet - 6 x 3 x 2.2 cm
Doubly-terminated Quartz crystal attached to a doubly-terminated blue/green Tourmaline crystal. This is a classic and aesthetic Brazilian Tourmaline combo. The Tourmaline is 6 x 1.1cm in size and transparent to translucent. Purple Lepidolite attached to the Quartz adds color contrast. The crystal has one repair and a slight amount of restoration along the repair. Comes with a custom Lucite base. Weighs 25 grams.
MK643 - Tourmaline with Quartz, Lepidolite (R) $1,200 available
Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Small Cabinet - 5.5 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm
MK644 - Euclase sold
La Marina Mine, Boyaca Dept., Colombia
Thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm
Glassy blue single Euclase crystal from the La Marina Mine in Columbia. Complete all around with good transparency and a high glassy luster. Undamaged and perfect all around with a very shallow contact from another crystal on the back side.
MK645 - Covellite sold
Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, USA
Small Cabinet - 6 x 5 x 4.5 cm
Cluster of irridescent purple/blue Covellite crystals on matrix from Summitville, Colorado. Well balanced specimen loaded with great crystals.
MK646 - Tourmaline sold
Mutuca Mine, Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature - 3.7 x 1.3 x 1 cm
Bi-color single Tourmaline crystal with a sharp division between an Indicolite bottom and a green top. Complete all around and undamaged with good transparency. Weighs 9.03 grams.
MK649 - Azurite sold
Touissit Mine, Oujda-Angad Prov., Morocco
Small Cabinet - 5.7 x 1.8 x 1 cm
Tall, elongated single Azurite crystal from the Touissit Mine in Morocco. The crystal has crisp edges and a sharp, chisel termination. Complete all around and undamaged stunning Azurite. Ex. Mari-Anne Castiaux, Valere Berlage. Comes with a custom Lucite base.
SV111 - Rhodonite sold
Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Thumbnail - 2.9 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm
Gem quality bright red Rhodonite crystal from recent finds in Brazil that have produced what are the world's best Rhodonite crystals. Superb color with a mixture of crystal faces and cleavage faces. Internally transparent and facet quality, like a piece of cherry-red glass!!! Weighs 21 carats.