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ADAMITE1 - Adamite
$ 235.00
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 5 cm x 2.7 cm x 1.5 cm
This solid piece, without matrix was mined in the fall of 2008, when the water level in Mapimi fell below historic levels due to a sustained drought. It has a classic, rich color and a bright lustre.
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FLUORITE1 - Fluorite with Chalcopyrite
$ 350.00
Denton Mine, Cave-in-rock, Illinois
cabinet - 11 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm
This fluorite is crystallized on both sides. It exhibits a purple-blue color with a slight yellow core, and a sprinkling of Chalcopyrites on its surface. It's in good condition with only two very minor dings. It comes from the Les Tolonen collection. We purchased his high grade stash of Illinois fluorites, that took him over 30 years to accumulate. Pic #3 shows it's back side (also quite attractive).
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CUPRO2 - Cuproadamite in matrix
$ 185.00
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.1 x 4.2 x 4.2 cm
Here is a neat little "pocket," of gem copper-bearing Adamite crystals within matrix. The matrix is a heavy dark stone streaked with green veins that lead to the cavern of needle like Adamite crystals. I picked this up from Gene Meiran's colleciton (it had no label at the time). The fact that it's from Tsumeb, and that the little cave has such bright, richly colored crystals is enticing. The pocket is 2 x 1.8 cms.
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FLUORITE2 - Fluorite
$ 265.00 SOLD
Mahoning Mine #1, Cave-In-Rock, Illinois
miniature - 4.3 x 3.3 x 2.7 cm
I love this classic color from Illinois. Note the purple phantom. It's in good condition, it's gemmy so it looks richer in lower light. I included the second pic, where you can see the deep color saturation down the length of the crystal. This piece comes from the Les Tolonen collection. We purchased his high grade stash of Illinois fluorites, that took him over 30 years to accumulate. All the mines closed around 1994. If you don't have a blue Illinois fluorite, grab this one as they are few and far between!
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APATITE2 - Apatite
$ 85.00 SOLD
Mercado Mine, Durango, Mexico
miniature - 3.5 x 2.6 x 1.7 cm
This apatite is found in the "market Mine," nearby the famous Ojuela mine nearby Durango, Mexico. I have been buying these crystals for over 12 years, and finding larger crystals in good condition is difficult, primarily because the crystals are not in their original matrix, as the deposit collapsed millions of years ago. Occasionally clusters are available, and they look like someone mixed up apatite crystals in cement and let it dry. This piece has great color, and internal clarity is good. It has some micro chipping along an edge or two, and the back side has a concoidal fracture along the back length (it blends right in). It weighs 29.8 grams.
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LAPIS1 - Lapis Lazuli (hand polished)
$ 65.00 SOLD NET
Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
thumbnail - 5.5 x 3.4 x 2.1 cm
This royal blue Lapis sculpture has fabulous color, excellent polish (done in Hong Kong, not in Afganistan), and the carving itself resembles a spinnaker sail. It weighs 82.7 grams. It has just enough gold pyrite, and a tiny bit of white marble to accentuate the intense blue that only comes from the best Lapis. This was one of hundreds that I recently bought, that exhibits the right combination of color, polish and shape. Set it on a shelf, or on your desk and enjoy its natural beauty.
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PREHNITE2 - Prehnite
$ 75.00 SOLD
Merelani Mine, Lelatema Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania
miniature - 3.7 x 2.5 x 2.6 cm
This gemmy yellow Prehnite was found in the Tanzanite mines of Tanzania. It has beautiful "lemon" color. The crystals 'reach out,' into space, whereas typically these Prehnites are boytroidal. It has small little white spots where there is a secondary mineral like Quartz that grew along with the Prehnite. It weighs 22.4 grams.
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AQUA3 - Beryl var. Aquamarine with Muscovite
$ 265.00 SOLD
Ping Wu, Sichuan Province, China
cabinet - 10.5 x 7 x 3.3 cm
This is an attractive specimen with a richer blue color to the aquas than shows up in the pics. The largest Aqua crystal is 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm. Beryl crystals from the Pin Wu area are almost always Tabular (flat). This is a fairly large example that displays nicely, especially with the large crystal on top. It's in fine condition with no visible dings to the Beryls.
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CALCITE1 - Calcite
$ 145.00 SOLD
Hunan Province, China
small cabinet - 5.3 x 3.2 x 1.7 cm
This is an attractive, clear Calcite from China. It has sharp crystal faces, leading to tight points without dings. It comes mounted on a 1 1/4" beveled acrylic base (not pictured). Most would look at it and think it is clear quartz, but on closer inspection the crystal terminations are obviously different.
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LARIMAR1 - Larimar aka Blue Pectolite
$ 245.00 SOLD
Filipinas Larimar Mine, Los Checheses, Sierra de Barouco, Barahona Province, Dominican Republic
cabinet - 9.8 x 7 x 1 cms
Larimar aka Blue Pectolite, is similar to petrified wood. It is only found in the Dominican Republic, and shares its distinctive color with the Caribean ocean. This piece is cutting rough quality, and a slab of this quality is not easily found on the market as many cabs could be cut from it, and made into jewelry. it weighs 92 grams. I like it as a specimen, since the color of this quality is so distinctive and attractive.
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ANATASE1 - Anatase on Quartz
$ 85.00 SOLD
Hardangervidda, Norway
miniature - 3.6 x 1.1 x .7 cm
Here is an unusual Quartz, given it is from Norway. The Anatase crystals are attached to the Quartz, and also somewhat embedded. The largest Anatase crystal is 6 mm. There is a slight contact on the left side of the quartz (not damage). There is one missing Anatase crystal. This locality is closed. This piece, came through Hawthorneden back when Frank was traveling throughout Europe yearly.
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AQUA1 - Aquamarine with Schorl
$ 375.00 SOLD
Erongo, Namibia
miniature - 3.2 x 3 x 2.7 cm
This piece has the wonderful contrast of two different crystals. The Aqua is gemmy and exhibits an excellent color saturation. The opposing Schorl is jet black and at a slightly different angle to the Aqua. The two combine to present an aesthetic match that exemplifies the uniqueness of Erongo aqua combinations. The piece is in good condition, with only a "wilbur" micro ding on the rim of the termination of the aqua.
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APATITE1 - Apatite and Bertrandite on Quartz
$ 295.00
Golconda District, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2 x 1.3 cm
This showy apatite cluster came out of the collection of Brazilian miner, who collected this piece over 8 years ago. The crystals are glassy, purplish-blue and are well framed by the contrasting Bertrandite. For its size, it is truly remarkable. Comes with acrylic base and mineral tack.
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HESSONITE1 - Garnet var. Hessonite
$ 175.00 SOLD
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
thumbnail - 1.6 x 1.3 x 1 cm
This crystal cluster is bright, gemmy and a floater to boot! Hessonites from the Jeffrey have such a distinctive color, that when they are as good as this piece, they glow. The internal clarity makes this garnet look great even in low light, where it takes on a richer cognac color. The Jeffrey mine has been closed to collecting for many years, as I've heard NASA has leased it to mine asbestos for use in their heat shields. It's in remarkable condition without any visible damage.
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AQUA2 - Beryl var. Aquamarine (etched)
$ 395.00 SOLD
Itatia Mine, Brazil
small cabinet - 5 x 5.7 x 4 cm
This Aqua floater has great color and plenty of intricate chasms that will remind you of an Antarctic Glacier. This was the best piece from an unprepared lot that we got as part of buying out the business Hawthorneden. It has been in our "reserve" section, until now. It weighs a hefty 115 grams.
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