Marin Mineral
TUCSON 2012
February 13, 2012  ·  15 specimens

AF521 - Cobaltian Smithsonite  sold

Tsumeb, Namibia
Thumbnail - 3 x 2.2 x 2.0 cm



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Cobaltian Smithsonite Cobaltian Smithsonite Cobaltian Smithsonite Cobaltian Smithsonite

Bright pink Smithsonite with crystals to 1.1cm. Crystals are on a small piece of matrix that can only be seen on the underside - it's crystallized all around. Fine specimen undamaged except for one cleave on one small back crystal.


AF522 - Tarnowitzite  sold

Touissit, Morocco
Miniature - 4.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm



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Tarnowitzite Tarnowitzite Tarnowitzite Tarnowitzite

Top notch Tarnowitzite specimen featuring a 4.5cm long main crystal with associated smaller crystals on matrix. Luster is superb and wet looking, as good as it gets, and no damage. I can't say enough good things about this one.


AF523 - Rosalite  sold

Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco
Miniature - 3.5 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm



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Rosalite Rosalite Rosalite

A 1cm sphere of Roselite on drusy Quartz crystals. Usually seen as individual crystals, this larger sphere is unusual in my experience. Edge of sphere is incomplete along edge of specimen.


AF524 - Sapphire on Scapolite  sold

Mpwapwa, Tanzania
Thumbnail - 2.3 x 2 x 1.5 cm



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Sapphire on Scapolite Sapphire on Scapolite Sapphire on Scapolite

Two pink Sapphire crystals atop Scapolite. Main crystal is 1.5cm x 1.5 cm with color of fine rose Quartz. Fluorescent - Scapolite is yellow and the Sapphire is orange under ultraviolet light. Valued at $150.


AF526 - Tremolite  sold

Karo Mine, Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Miniature - 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm



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Tremolite Tremolite Tremolite

Intensely colored single Tremolite crystal. Good sized and well terminated - most are thin and splintery and not terminated. This specimen is very good showing great color, good size and thickness, and two flat termination faces.


AF569 - Tremolite  sold

Karo Mine, Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Miniature - 3.2 x 2.2 x 0.7 cm



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Tremolite Tremolite Tremolite

Intensely colored single Tremolite crystal. Good sized and well terminated - most are thin and splintery and not terminated. This specimen is very good showing great color, good size and good termination. Minor amounts of tiny Calcite crystals present on bottom and backside.


AF603 - Ammonite  sold

Madagascar
Miniature - 4 x 3.3 x 1.3 cm



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Ammonite

Fossilized Ammonite. Polished with an opalized-looking, fiery red play of color on each side which makes this locality stand out among ammonites from other localities.


AF604 - Ammonite  sold

Madagascar
Miniature - 3.8 x 3.0 x 1.1 cm



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Ammonite

Fossilized Ammonite. Polished with an opalized-looking, fiery red play of color on each side.


AF607 - Ammonite  sold

Madagascar
Miniature - 4 x 3.0 x 1.1 cm



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Ammonite

Fossilized Ammonite. Polished with an opalized-looking, fiery red play of color on each side.


AF627 - Spessartine on Kyanite  sold

Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
Cabinet - 9.9 x 1.8 x 1 cm



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Spessartine on Kyanite Spessartine on Kyanite Spessartine on Kyanite

Here's a novelty - Spessartine ON Kyanite. Although both species have been found at this deposit, they are rarely found attached to each other, even though they can be found millimeters from each other when embedded in mica on matrix specimens. Mining at this locality is reportedly ended, so I was surprised to see this specimen turn up. Five Spessartine crystals to 6mm on a relatively long Kyanite crystal with some attached mica.


AF649 - Cobaltian Calcite with Pyrite  sold

Agoudal Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco
Cabinet - 10 x 8.5 x 6.5 cm



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Cobaltian Calcite with Pyrite Cobaltian Calcite with Pyrite Cobaltian Calcite with Pyrite

Bright pink Calcite crystals that contrast well with the pyrite to form a showy specimen. If you get tired of the pyrite, turn it around for a display of nothing but pink Calcite.


AF650 - Cobaltian Calcite  sold

Agoudal Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco
Cabinet - 11 x 8.0 x 6.0 cm



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Cobaltian Calcite Cobaltian Calcite Cobaltian Calcite

Intensely colored pink, curved Calcite crystals linging vugs in matrix. The color and form of the crystals on this specimen are superb, and they're highly translucent and wet looking.


AF651 - Cobaltian Calcite  sold

Agoudal Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco
Small Cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 4.0 cm



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Cobaltian Calcite Cobaltian Calcite Cobaltian Calcite Cobaltian Calcite

Bright pink Calcite crystals linging vug in a well trimmed matrix. Good color.


E546 - Ilvaite  sold

Dal'Negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.4 x 1 cm



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Ilvaite Ilvaite Ilvaite Ilvaite

Pair of intergrown double-terminated crystals with good luster.


E351 - Fluorite  sold

La Collada, Asturias, Spain
Large Cabinet - 19 x 12.5 x 7 cm



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Fluorite Fluorite Fluorite Fluorite

Drusy Quartz covered matrix with large cubes of purple/blue color zoned Fluorite cubes. Main crystal on top center is 4.7cm in widest dimension. Lots of color and visual impact in a display case.


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