Marin Mineral
Mixed Minerals
September 29, 2016  ·  8 specimens

B877 - Topaz  sold

Momeik, Mogok, Myanmar
Miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 3 cm



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Topaz Topaz Topaz Topaz Topaz

Stunning gem quality Topaz crystal. Complete all around and perfect except along the lower left side where some Albite was intergrown. The termination is perfect and the edges are razor sharp.


B879 - Hubnerite with Quartz  sold

Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru
Small Cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm



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Hubnerite with Quartz Hubnerite with Quartz Hubnerite with Quartz

A stunning, exceptional example of this combination featuring a sharp, thick crystal surrounded by sprays of long, clear Quartz crystals. It is hard to find Hubnerite wtih Quartz specimens with the right balance, usually they have too much Quartz; this one strikes the right balance. Mounted on lucite stand.


B883 - Descloizite  sold

Berg Aukus Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia
Small Cabinet - 9 x 6 x 6 cm



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Descloizite Descloizite Descloizite Descloizite

Dense grouping of spear shaped crystals rising straight up from the base. The crystals area translucent and red/brown in color. There are a few broken edges along the top, but the vast majority of the crystals are perfect.No longer common.


B885 - Selenite  sold

Red River Floodway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Small Cabinet - 8 x 6 x 5.5 cm



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Selenite Selenite Selenite

Choice cluster of Selenite with good crystals spraying outward in all directions. Good thick transparent crystals with no damage. A great example from this locality.


B886 - Senarmontite  sold

Djebel Hammimat Mine, Ain Babouche, Constantine Province, Algeria
Thumbnail - 1 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm



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Senarmontite Senarmontite Senarmontite

Single octahedral crystal of the uncommon antimony oxide mineral Senarmontite. From the type locality that produced the world's best for species. One termination is stepped. A complete single crystal with no points of contact.


B887 - Elbaite  sold

Paprok, Afghanistan
Thumbnail - 2.9 x 1 x 1 cm



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Elbaite Elbaite Elbaite

Blue over red core single Elbaite crystal. There is light chipping present and one area where the blue outer layer is missing revealing the inner core. The blue color at the termination is superb.


B890 - Fluorite on Muscovite  sold

Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Pakistan
Miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm



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Fluorite on Muscovite Fluorite on Muscovite Fluorite on Muscovite Fluorite on Muscovite

Translucent to transparent pink octahedral Fluorite set aesthetically atop Muscovite. The crystal is 3.2cm wide and a real beauty. The crystal is complete all around but there is unfortunately a chip on the backside of the right side of the crystal (as viewed in first two photos). The front display is fabulous. The thrid photo shows the left side and the last photo is a view looking at the top of the crystal. These pink Fluorites from Chumar Bakhoor have been selling for very high prices lately (six figures) and I consider this one a bargain.


B891 - Brookite with Quartz  sold

Balochistan, Pakistan
Thumbnail - 3 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm



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Brookite with Quartz Brookite with Quartz Brookite with Quartz

Double-terminated Brookite crystal attached to a cluster of Quartz crystals. Attractive and undamaged.


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