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Mixed Minerals
June 7, 2018 · 9 specimens

C455 - Apophyllite with Stilbite $350 available

Maharashtra State, India
Small Cabinet - 9 x 6 x 5 cm

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Aesthetic formation of yellow Apophyllite and pink Stilbite crystals. The crystals grew around a Quartz stalactite so it's perfectly crystallized all around, and the only 'contact' is the tiny 3mm end of the stalactite that can be seen at the very bottom. The largest Apop is 4.3cm across. A gorgeous, undamaged specimen.

C456 - Quartz $2,600 available

Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg Region, Namibia
Cabinet - 11 x 8.5 x 8 cm

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Matrix Quartz specimen featuring a stunning 6cm transparent crystal rising out of a Quartz and Calcite crystal lined vug. The crystal has a sharp smokey phantom and red Hematite inclusions. Perfect and undamaged. Flat, sawcut base.

C457 - Gold sold

Kisbanya, Transylvania, Romania
Small Cabinet - 6 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm

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Loads of leafy Gold atop sparkling white drusy Quartz crystals. Out of an old collection built in the 1960s and '70s. The old label shows a price of $450 (about $3,500 in todays dollars based on inflation alone, not taking into account the dramatic rise in mineral values over the last decade).

C458 - Danburite sold

Dal'negorsk, Russia
Small Cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm

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Transparent amber/brown Danburite crystal with bevelled edges. I've had this crystal for over 10 years, it's the best one I've ever been able to acquire.

C460 - Cerussite on Barite sold

Mibladen Morocco
Small Cabinet - 9 x 8 x 4 cm

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Large Cerussite crystals atop pink Barite. These are fairly common (or were) though usually with much smaller crystals. This is by far the best such specimen I've ever owned. It's undamaged and densely covered with large, translucent crystals to 4cm, with just the right amount of pink barite showing for optimal contrast.

C462 - Aquamarine $150 available

Erongo Mountains, Namibia
Thumbnail - 2.5 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm

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Transparent blue Beryl from the Erongo finds. This one is unusual for the locality in that it is totally transparent and it's lightly etched. Complete and undamaged. Good luster too, better than photos.

C465 - Silver sold

Uchuchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru
Thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 2.0 cm

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Sturdy 2-3mm Silver wire from the famous Uchuchacua Mine in Peru. The main wire rises up then branches out into 4 separate wires at the top.

C468 - Cerussite $240 available

Tsumeb, Namibia
Small Cabinet - 5.8 x 5 x 2.5 cm

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Floater specimen of Cerussite crystals on matrix with green Duftite. Crystallized all around with a perfectly centered 'snowflake' Cerussite crystal of 1.3cm. Insignificant damage to some crystals.

C469 - Quartz sold

Goboboseb Mtns., Brandberg Region, Namibia
Small Cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm

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Fat, juicy Amethyst with a smaller crystal crossing in front. Great color, undamaged.

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