Mixed Minerals — Marin Mineral

Mixed Minerals
December 7, 2021 · 9 specimens

SV356 - Cadmium Smithsonite sold

Tsumeb, Namibia
Miniature - 4.5 x 2.7 x 1.5 cm

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Sharp golden crystals of cadmium rich Smithsonite. A beautiful piece with well formed, distinct crystals that are highly translucent and show a deep golden color especially when backlit. Undamaged specimen with crystals to 1.3cm in size.

SV362 - Zincolivenite (formerly Cuprian Adamite) $200 available

Tsumeb, Namibia
Thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm

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Zincolivenite (formerly Cuprian Adamite)

Isolated bright green crystals of Zincolivenite (a mineral formerly known as Cuprian Adamite) with Cerussite. The crystals reach 0.5cm in size and contrast well against the dark matrix.

SV374 - Calcite with Duftite sold

Tsumeb, Namibia
Miniature - 5 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm

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A beautiful single Calcite crystal centered on a bright green Duftite coated matrix. Simple but elegant specimen in perfect condition.

SV350 - Willemite $500 available

Tsumeb, Namibia
Miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 3 cm

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Deep blue, botryoidal Willemite coating matrix. The Willemite is translucent and here are small blue/green Rosaite spheres in association.

SV491 - Aquamarine, Schorl on Orthoclase sold

Erongo Mtns., Namibia
Miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm

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Floater cluster of terminated Schorl crystals, two gemmy Aquamarine crystals on etched white Orthoclase.

SV471 - 'Mushroom' Tourmaline sold

Paalelni Mine, Momeik, Shan State, Myanmar
Miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.2 cm

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Translucent pink/red Tourmaline forming a mushroom-like formation over a core of two black Tourmaline crystals. Complete all around and undamaged weighing 28.58 grams.

SV339 - Wulfenite sold

Mina Oujela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Cabinet - 9.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm

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Aethetic specimen of yellow Wulfenite crystals on brown matrix. The Wulfenite are sandwich-style with lighter colored outer zones over a darker middle.

SV330 - Creedite $280 available

Mina Navidad, Rodeo, Durango, Mexico
Small Cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm

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Spherical cluster of orange Creedite crystals from Mexico with crystals sticking out in all directions. The mine is a brecciated Fluorite vein and the Creedite occurs in clay filled voids in the Breccia, allowing for specimens such as this one that are crystallized all around.

ST387 - Chambersite sold

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

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Complete tetrahedron of Chambersite, a rare mineral found in salt formations in a small number of localities worldwide. Translucent 'Amethyst' purple in color and collected by Fred Pough in 1970. Slight micro chip on one tip otherwise perfect. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

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