Erich Laskowski Collection

Erich Laskowski Collection
August 7, 2021 · 12 specimens

ST672 - Krohnkite sold

Chuquicamata Mine, Calama, El Loa Province, Antofagasta, Chile
Small Cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm

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Numerous seams of solid Krohnkite running through matrix. The Krohnkite is vivid blue and translucent. Krohnkite is a rare sulfate and this is the Type locality for the species. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST721 - Senegalite on Turquoise sold

Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal
Miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm

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Bright yellow crystals of Senegalite on layers of vivid blue Turquoise. Senegalite is a rare phosphate mineral and this is the Type locality for the species. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST713 - Kidwellite, Beraunite, Strengite sold

Three Oak Gap, Polk Co., Arkansas, USA
Miniature - 4 x 3 x 3 cm

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Colorful specimen with purple globules of Strengite and green Kidwellite atop a thick layer of red crystals of Beraunite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST716 - Nambulite sold

Cerchiara Mine, Borghetto Vara, Vara Valley, La Spezia Prov., Liguria, Italy
Thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm

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Rare crystals of Nambulite (analyzed) to 2mm with Calcite on a matrix of massive Nambulite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST674 - Durangite sold

Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA
Miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm

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Rich coverage of red/orange Durangite crystals to 3.5mm in size associated with black Hematite. Lots of good crystals. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST668 - Oligoclase var. Peristerite sold

Bear Spring Road, Monmouth Township, Ontario, Canada
Cabinet - 10 x 7.5 x 5 cm

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Oligoclase crystals to 1.5cm associated with Hornblende. The Oligoclase have a blue shiller effect showing (Moonstone). Ex. Erich Laskowski collection, self collected by Erich in 1974.

ST665 - Fluellite sold

Willard Mine, Lovelock, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
Small Cabinet - 8 x 7 x 3 cm

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Shallow vug loaded with large crystals of Fluellite. The crystals reach 7mm in size and are associated with light yellow/green Wavellite. Fluellite is a rare phosphate mineral and the world's best were found at this old Gold mine in Nevada. I've collected at this locality and seen alot of these - this is a good one. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection, self collected by Erich in 2001.

ST671 - Clinoptilolite $150 available

Richardson's Ranch, Madras, Oregon, USA
Small Cabinet - 7 x 6 x 3.5 cm

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Numerous crystals of burnt orange colored Clinoptilolite on the front display face, with many more crystals on the bottom and back sides. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST670 - Kornerupine sold

Whites Dam area, Harts Range, Northern Territory, Australia
Cabinet - 12 x 5 x 4 cm

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Long single Kornerupine crystal in a schist matrix with other partial Kornerupine crystals. The main crystal is well terminated and 7.5cm long. This area has produced some of the best Kornerupine crystals ever seen. Sawcut on base. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST664 - Cylindrite $450 available

Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia
Small Cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4 cm

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Numerous crystals of Cylindrite exposed on all sides of specimen. Cylindrite is a sulfosalt mineral containing tin, lead, antimony and iron and the cylindrical crystal form is unique in the mineral world. This specimen has large crystals to 6mm in diameter (most have much thinner crystals). Associated minerals include Wurtzite, Zinkenite, and Valentinite. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection, purchased from Kristalle in 1996.

ST660 - Cronstedtite on Quartz sold

Wheal Jane, Baldhu, Kea, Cornwall, England
Miniature - 4.2 x 3.8 x 2 cm

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Black crystals of Cronstedtite coating transparent Quartz crystals. Cronstedtite is a rare iron silicate mineral. Comes with a number of old labels including an Ian and Kim Acworth label showing a date of 1978 and a Richard Barstow label. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

ST649 - Dyscrasite $300 available

Bouismas Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Small Cabinet - 6.3 x 4 x 2.2 cm

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Long, well formed crystals of Dyscrasite associated with pale green Actinolite in a white Calcite matrix. Good crystals exposed on both sides and a particularly aesthetic example. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection.

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