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Mixed Minerals December 13, 2013 · 11 specimens |
TS200 - Smithsonite sold
Tsumeb, Namibia
Thumbnail - 3 x 2.7 x 1.7 cm
Sulfide matrix coated by pink Smithsonite forms the base for a large single pink Smithsonite 2.7cm wide. The crystal is complete with good luster with some abrasion along one edge.
TS203 - Calcite included by Dioptase sold
Tsumeb, Namibia
Large Cabinet - 19 x 12 x 5 cm
Large, spectacular specimen of Calcite crystals colored green by inclusions of Dioptase, a Tsumeb classic. The specimen is a floater, crystallized on all sides, though the Dioptase inclusions are limited to the front side. The specimen is remarkably free of damage for such a large, old specimen. Individual crystals reach 2.5 cm in size.
A115 - Apatite sold
Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan, Afghanistan
Miniature - 3.6 x 2.3 x 1.2 cm
An 8mm wide crystal of purple Apatite well centered on matrix of Quartz and Lepidolite. Most Afghan purple Apatites I see are imperfect with bad luster or otherwise unsuitable as a fine specimen. This is the uncommon exception with good color, luster, and a nice display.
A119 - Fluorite sold
Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China
Miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm
Floater cluster of cubic Fluorite, Dolomite, and Quartz. The Fluorite is transparent with purple cores. Undamaged.
A143 - Fluorite sold
Dongpo Mine, Hunan Prov., China
Small Cabinet - 6 x 6 x 3.5 cm
Fantastic water-clear fluorite crystals from a recent, limited find. Light green in color, undamaged, very fine quality.
A189 - Fluorite sold
Dongpo Mine, Hunan Prov., China
Miniature - 5 x 4 x 3.5 cm
Fantastic water-clear fluorite crystals from a recent, limited find. Light green in color, undamaged though lower left side of main crystal has some contacting.
A295 - Indicolite sold
Kunar Prov., Afghanstan
Thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.2 x 0.8 cm
Pair of intergrown Elbaite crystals with superb blue color. This is true blue color without any green. Complete all around and undamaged.
A296 - Peridot sold
Sapat Valley, Mansehra, Kohistan, Pakistan
Thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.1 x 1.0 cm
Complete gemmy crystal with much better sharpness of form than most and a great lime green color without the olive overtones typical of most.
A971 - Hematite on Quartz sold
Huanggangliang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
Cabinet - 13 x 5 x 4.5 cm
Large, some what flattened green Quartz crystal with internal purple zones, clean and undamaged. At the base are smaller Quartz crystals and beautiful rosettes of Hematite.
E389 - Liroconite sold
Wheal Gorland, Gwennap, Cornwall, England
Miniature - 3.9 x 2.5 x 2 cm
Intense blue crystals of Lironconite in 3 separate vugs in matrix (two on front, one in backside). Crystals reach 3-4mm in size. Spectacular color!
NA490 - Copper in Calcite sold
Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan
Miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 2 cm
Colorful, floater specimen of Copper, Epidote, and Copper included Calcite. Good crystals on front and back.Largest crystal is a 2.2cm double-terminated Calcite. Damage to one small crystal on the backside, otherwise undamaged.