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Mixed Minerals May 20, 2022 · 13 specimens |
MK459 - Anglesite sold
Touissit, Oujda-Angag Prov., Morocco
Small Cabinet - 5.7 x 4 x 1.3 cm
Large single Anglesite from Touissit, Morocco. Translucent with transparent areas and a light yellow coloration. Well crystallized on both sides with one edge chip otherwise remarkably perfect all around. Both sides shown.
MK460 - Genthelvite sold
Huanggang Mine, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China
Miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm
Cluster of large reddish brown tetrahedral crystals of Genthelvite associated with small Quartz crystals. The crystals are large reaching 2.5cm on edge. There is some chipping as seen but regardless, a very impressive specimen. These crystals from relatively new finds are considered to be the world's best for species.
MK461 - Smithsonite sold
Kelly Mine, Magdelena, New Mexico, USA
Small Cabinet - 8 x 4 x 3 cm
Satiny, translucent Smithsonite from the Kelly Mine. Bright sky blue coloration. Sawcut on back and bottom, ex. James Ahl collection.
MK462 - Cuprian Smithsonite $4,500 available
Tsumeb, Namibia
Small Cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm
Gorgeous lime green crystals of Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb. The top face is completely covered by translucent, lustrous crystals. The bottom is vuggy with additional good Smithsonite crystals. Ex. Andrew Neely collection.
MK463 - Microlite sold
Alto Ligonha, Zambezi Prov., Mozambique
Thumbnail - 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.6 cm
Single translucent orage/red Microlite crystal from the Alto Ligonha pegmatites. Good color and luster.
MK464 - Pyrargyrite sold
Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, PotosÃ, Bolivia
Thumbnail - 2 x 1 x 0.7 cm
Cluster of tall Pyrargyrite crystals found approximately 30-40 years ago in the Colquechaca district in Bolivia. Complete all around and undamaged. Mining at Colquechaca dates back to Spanish colonial times and it is still active today. The locality is known for fine Silver and Silver sulfosalt specimens though not commonly seen for sale.
MK465 - Silver sold
Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, PotosÃ, Bolivia
Thumbnail - 2.9 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm
Stout, twisting Silver wire found approximately 30-40 years ago in the Colquechaca district in Bolivia. A beautiful and robust Silver. Mining at Colquechaca dates back to Spanish colonial times and it is still active today. The locality is known for fine Silver and Silver sulfosalt specimens though not commonly seen for sale.
MK467 - Pyrargyrite with Silver sold
Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, PotosÃ, Bolivia
Thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.3 x 0.7 cm
single well terminated Pyrargyrite crystal with attached Silver wires found approximately 30-40 years ago in the Colquechaca district in Bolivia. Mining at Colquechaca dates back to Spanish colonial times and it is still active today. The locality is known for fine Silver and Silver sulfosalt specimens though not commonly seen for sale.
MK468 - Pyrargyrite sold
Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, PotosÃ, Bolivia
Thumbnail - 1.7 x 1.2 x 0.8 cm
Cluster of tall Pyrargyrite crystals found approximately 30-40 years ago in the Colquechaca district in Bolivia. Complete all around and undamaged. Mining at Colquechaca dates back to Spanish colonial times and it is still active today. The locality is known for fine Silver and Silver sulfosalt specimens though not commonly seen for sale.
MK469 - Tellurium $200 available
Lone Pine Mine, Catron Co., New Mexico, USA
Miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm
MK471 - Chalcocite sold
1010 Foot Level, Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA
Cabinet - 9.5 x 6 x 2.2 cm
Irridescent metallic blue Chalcocite crystals from the Flambeau Mine. This now closed locality (operated in the mid 1990s) is well know for superb Chalcocite crystals, usually as individual clusters of crystals. This specimen of crystals on a matrix of solid Chalcocite has an appealing and somewhat different look than most.
MK472 - Rhodochrosite sold
Wutong Mine, Liubao, Guangxi, China
Small Cabinet - 6.5 x 4 x 3 cm
Cluster of chunky rhombic Rhodochrosite crystals from the Wutong Mine in China. Individual crystals reach 3cm in size. Good color.
MK473 - Calaverite sold
Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado, USA
Miniature - 3.7 x 2.8 x 2 cm
Rich specimen of Calaverite, a rare Gold telluride mineral, from Cripple Creek. Abundant Calaverite visible on all sides with individual crystals to 5mm.