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Mixed Minerals June 16, 2019 · 6 specimens |
K110 - Axinite sold
Obira, Kyushu, Japan
Miniature - 5 x 3 x 2 cm
Dense clusters of bladed Axinite crystals to 1cm. Crystals are transparent to translucent.
J971 - Hutchinsonite with Pyrite $1,250 available
Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru
Cabinet - 12 x 8 x 2.5 cm
Pyrite and red crystals of Hutchinsonite on matrix. Hutchinsonite is a rare thallium sulfosalt species and these recently found red crystals are some of the best ever found. Crystals reach 8mm long and contrast nicely with the Pyrite. Undamaged with an even distribution of both species across the front face. About as nice a Hutchinsonite specimen as you could expect and the best one I've ever had.
J972 - Hutchinsonite with Pyrite sold
Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru
Small Cabinet - 8 x 7 x 2.5 cm
Pyrite and red crystals of Hutchinsonite on matrix. Hutchinsonite is a rare thallium sulfosalt species and these recently found red crystals are some of the best ever found. Crystals reach 9mm long and contrast nicely with the Pyrite. Undamaged with an even distribution of both species across the front face. Top quality.
J974 - Hutchinsonite with Pyrite $500 available
Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru
Small Cabinet - 8.5 x 6 x 2.5 cm
J998 - Celestite on Sulfur sold
Floristella Mine, Enna Province, Sicily, Italy
Miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm
Well balanced, high quality miniature of white Clestite crystals on Sulfur. Crystals shoot out from matrix in various directions with individual crystals reaching 3.5 cm long. No damage.
J995 - Ettringite sold
Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Fields, South Africa
Miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.5 cm
Water clear Calcite crystals and lemon yellow Ettringite crystals on a Manganite matrix.