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Fluorite from Wuyi, Zhejiang Province, China

$385.00

A large and quite striking specimen of rich teal-green Fluorite crystals from Xinyang, in Henan, China. It features an almost 4 pound cluster of sharp octahedral Fluorite crystals interjoined to create the nicely balanced formation pictured. VERY SHOWY for display as shown.

Quartz, Dolomite from Cavnic Mine, Maramures Co., Romania

$295.00

A very beautiful specimen of Quartz with Dolomite from Cavnic, Romania. It features numerous crystals of lustrous tapering Quartz partially coated with countless rhombs of pearly, ivory-white Dolomite and arranged into the graceful formation pictured. In PRISTINE condition; all of the Quartz crystals are perfectly terminated and display a lovely satiny luster. These mines are now permanently closed, so don’t let this one disappear.

Fluorite, Chlorite from Xianghualing Mine, Hunan Province, China

$285.00

You are looking at a bright and beautiful Fluorite specimen from the Xianghualing mine in Hunan, China. This small find from a few years ago featured some of the clearest Fluorite crystals that have ever been found at this locality; combined with the rich green background the visual effect is quite stunning. The Fluorite crystals are actually colorless and water-clear, revealing the amazing details of the green matrix fragments attached to the backside. In excellent condition as pictured.

Aegirine, Microcline from Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Malawi

$85.00

A handsome and quite gracefully composed TWO-SIDED specimen of nicely-terminated black Aegirine crystals with Microcline from Malawi. The Microcline FLUORESCES red under shortwave UV light (not shown). Lots of beautiful details for you to explore all over this remarkable specimen.

Tourmaline, Quartz from Stak Nala, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan

$225.00

A unique and quite striking specimen of clear Quartz with dark green color-zoned Elbaite Tourmaline from the classic Stak Nala locality in Baltistan, Pakistan. It features a large, perfectly terminated Quartz crystal with several Tourmaline crystals attached and INCLUDED WITHIN! Our only specimen of this material and needless to say, one-of-a-kind.

Hematite from Irhoud Mine, Safi Province , Morocco

$75.00

A very attractive specimen of botryoidal Hematite from Morocco. Similar to the classic material from Cumberland, England, it is also called “kidney ore” because of its resemblance to that organ. Composed of solid Hematite which is arranged into a very pleasing formation of side-by-side orbs. As the photos show, this piece is in excellent condition and has lots of beautiful details to explore.

Fluorite from Xianghualing Mine, Hunan Province, China

$125.00

A unique and unusual Fluorite specimen from the Xianghualing mine in Hunan, China. It features a large grouping of light green cubic Fluorite crystals inter-joined to create the handsome formation pictured. The Fluorite exhibits exceptional clarity, and is even CLEARER IN PERSON than the photos show. Presents perfectly for display exactly as pictured. All in all, a large and showy specimen and a must for the collector of fine Fluorites.

Calcite from Daye, Hubei Province, China

$150.00

A beautifully composed specimen of reddish-orange Calcite crystals from China. It features a gorgeous array of brightly colored Calcite crystals which are interjoined to create a stacked formation reminiscent of a pagoda. The Calcite is superbly crystallized and exhibits loads of amazing details for you to explore on all sides. COMPLETE all the way around and in excellent condition as pictured.

Fluorite from Hunan, China

$185.00

A large and quite striking specimen of octahedral Fluorite crystals from Hunan, China. There’s been a lot of green Fluorite coming out of China in recent years and I normally don’t buy much, but this piece caught my eye as something pretty special. The eye is drawn to the variegated phantoms inside the large octahedrons, and to the aesthetic balance of the specimen’s overall form. Great color sad excellent presentation for display as well.

Quartz, Arsenopyrite, Chalcopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan Province, China

$65.00

A dazzling old-time combination of Quartz, Arsenopyrite, and Chalcopyrite crystals from the Yaogangxian mine in China, mined around 2002. Perfectly composed with excellent presentation for display .This specimen is from my personal collection. Lots of intricate details for you to explore all over.

Vanadinite, Barite from Mibladen, Khenifra Province, Morocco

$110.00

A gracefully composed and quite colorful SELF-STANDING specimen of lustrous, candy red Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco. It features numerous candy red Vanadinite crystals artfully arranged over some nicely contrasting snow-white Barite crystals. Displays nicely in all of the positions shown, and in excellent condition. Despite the vertical crack, the specimen is very solid. Lots of fine details for you to explore on all sides.

Spessartine, Smoky Quartz, Hyalite Opal, Feldspar from Wushan Mine, Fujian Province, China

$265.00

A large and quite attractive old-time specimen of burgundy-red Spessartine Garnet crystals with Smoky Quartz and two kinds of Feldspar from Fujian, China. There is also small amount of highly fluorescent Hyalite Opal present. One of the two Feldspar types fluoresces a pleasing pink color, contrasting nicely against the bright electric green of the Hyalite. From the earlier finds around 2002, when red garnet crystals (rather than the now more common orange ones) were being found. In excellent condition, with lots of fine details for you to explore all over.

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