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Calcite from Longyan Mine, Fujian Province, China
$350.00A very colorful specimen from a recent find of gemmy Calcite from the Longyan mine in Fujian, China. It features numerous lustrous, bright canary-yellow Calcite rhombohedrons arranged into the nicely balanced composition pictured. The Calcite is strongly fluorescent, exhibiting different reactions to longwave and shortwave UV light (see below), and is also PHOSPHORESCENT under shortwave UV light. In excellent condition, and quite showy for display as shown.
Azurite, Malachite from Liufengshan Mine, Anhui Province, China
$300.00A LARGE and very colorful specimen of SPARKLY rich blue Azurite crystals with Malachite from the Liufengshan Mine in Anhui, China. Excellent contrast and absolutely luxurious color in a nicely-balanced composition.
Fluorite from Tongbai, Henan Province, China
$350.00.A very uncommon and quite extraordinary specimen of cream-soda colored Fluorite from Henan, China. This is a large cabinet-sized cluster of Fluorite crystals that exhibit a basic cubic form but with intricately stepped faces that give it an attractive waxy luster and a texture reminiscent of lizard skin. As the photos show, it is beautiful whether lit from the front or from behind. It also FLUORESCES an eerie yellowish-orange color under both shortwave and longwave UV light, where it strangely appears to be opaque rather than translucent as it is under normal lighting (not shown). Sawn flat on the backside for optimum presentation. Fantastic color and contrast, a nicely balanced composition, and a some very special details all add up to make this an exceptionally attractive display specimen.
Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, Otjosondjupa Region, Namibia
$600.00A unique and beautiful specimen of striking purple phantom Fluorite from the famous Okorusu Fluorspar mine in Namibia. It features numerous HIGHLY MODIFIED Fluorite crystals that display intricate, offset deep purple phantom zones. Lots of beautiful details for you to explore all over this remarkable specimen. In PRISTINE condition as pictured. This is the finest specimen of this highly sought-after material that I have ever offered, from my personal collection.
Malachite from Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, D. R. Congo
$425.00An exquisite large cabinet specimen of “velvet” Malachite from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This unique display piece features a gorgeous “geography” of numerous “stalactites” of botryoidal Malachite crystals on matrix to create the amazing formation pictured. Loads of fine details for you to explore all over.
Fluorite from Altay Mine, Xinjiang Province, China
$250.00A very uncommon specimen of violet purple Fluorite from an old find in Xinjiang, China. It features a handsome array of inter-joined Fluorite crystals that exhibit a rich purple color and a highly modified crystal habit. The luster is just so-so, but the color is quite striking as pictured. In EXCELLENT condition.
Pyrite from Navajun, La Rioja, Spain
$95.00An amazing and quite beautiful specimen of cubic Pyrite from Spain. It features three MIRROR-BRIGHT cubes of golden Pyrite intergrown with one another to create a fantastic formation that is quite attractive no matter which side you view it from. MUCH SHINIER in person. I purchased this cluster directly from the mine owner, who informed me that virtually all such “chains” of Pyrite cubes from this locality are reconstructed after removal from the hard clay host rock, this piece is no exception . A really choice example of this material, with a very graceful composition that is dazzling all the way around. I’ve included a short VIDEO showing all sides of the specimen.
Orthoceras Fossil “Book” from Erfoud, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
$150.00A large and quite attractive specimen of polished Orthoceras fossils from Morocco. It features an over five pound piece of Orthoceras cleverly carved into the shaped of a book. Even though much of this material is available, these “books” are very hard to find; I was lucky to find one dealer with a few of these at the Tucson show several years ago. This particular book is very special in that it has “THE FOSSIL BOOK” engraved on the side.
Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huanuco Department, Peru
$185.00A brilliant SELF-STANDING cluster of beautifully formed golden Pyrite crystals from the Huanzala mine in Peru. It is in PRISTINE condition and presents perfectly for display just as pictured. There is a lot of Peruvian pyrite around,but this one is quite special because of its nicely balanced composition and absolutely brilliant luster. Lots of beautiful details for you to explore all over.
Pyrite from Navajun, La Rioja, Spain
$175.00An amazing and quite beautiful specimen of cubic Pyrite from Spain. It features two MIRROR-BRIGHT cubes of golden Pyrite to 4.4 cm. intergrown with one another to create a fantastic formation that is quite attractive no matter which side you view it from. MUCH SHINIER in person. I purchased this cluster directly from the mine owner, who informed me that virtually all such “chains” of Pyrite cubes from this locality are reconstructed after removal from the hard clay host rock; this piece is no exception. A really choice example of this material, with a very graceful composition that is dazzling all the way around. I’ve included a short VIDEO showing all sides of the specimen to give you a good idea of its three-dimensional shape. Guaranteed to AMAZE and delight!
Fluorite, Quartz from Tongling Mine, Anhui Province, China
$185.00A very colorful and quite striking specimen of rich purple Fluorite crystals with Quartz from Tongling in Anhui, China. It features a palm sized cluster of sharp, deep purple Fluorite crystals with some nicely contrasting white Quartz at the base. Presents perfectly for display as shown, with lots of amazing details for you to explore all over.
Fluorite, Calcite, Quartz from Xiayang, Yongchun, Fujian Province, China
$325.00A colorful and quite gracefully composed specimen of gemmy green Fluorite with Quartz and Calcite from Fujian, China. It features numerous light to dark-green Fluorite crystals which are hosting several areas of white Calcite and druzy Quartz. The Calcite and Fluorite crystals are both FLUORESCENT. Excellent color and contrast in a graceful composition will make this piece a real eye-catcher in your display cabinet. In excellent condition, with good views from several sides and lots of fine details for you to explore all over.
