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Dolomite, Quartz from Shangbao Mine, Hunan Province, China
$150.00A handsome cabinet-sized specimen from the fabulous Shangbao mine in Hunan, China. It features a 6 1/2 inch tall stalactite formation of pearly ivory-white Dolomite rhombs which is hosting numerous sharp and quite sparkly crystals of Quartz. Presents nicely for display as pictured. As the photos show there are loads of exquisite details for you to explore all over,
Arsenopyrite, Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan Province, China
$95.00A gracefully composed and quite brilliant Arsenopyrite/Quartz crystal combo from the Yaogangxian Mine in Hunan, China. Complete all the way around and in excellent condition. Comes mounted to the clear acrylic stand pictured, which I can remove at your request if desired.
Azurite, Malachite from Mecissi (M’Cissi), Er Rachidia Province, Morocco
$120.00A gracefully composed and quite colorful specimen of Azurite and Malachite from Mecissi, Morocco. It features countless crystals of bright blue Azurite with some nicely contrasting green Malachite artfully positioned over a gossan matrix. Lots of fine details for you to explore all over.
Azurite, Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Sonora, Mexico
$195.00A very colorful specimen from the recent finds of Azurite in northern Mexico. This is a very high-quality specimen that features several sharply formed Azurite crystals arranged into the gracefully balanced formation pictured. Some areas of green Malachite add a nice bit of contrast. In excellent condition as pictured, with lots of fine details for you to explore on all sides.
Hyalite Opal from Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
$75.00A striking specimen of glassy Hyalite Opal from a new find in Mexico. It features a glassy group of GEMMY and highly fluorescent Hyalite arranged into the graceful formation pictured. In excellent condition.
Vanadinite from Mibladen, Khenifra Province, Morocco
$85.00An exceptional TWO-SIDED specimen of super-lustrous fire-red Vanadinite crystals from Mibladen, Morocco. It features numerous sharp Vanadinite crystals artfully positioned over a reddish colored matrix. As an added bonus, this specimen is also a FLOATER, completely crystallized on all surfaces, with no apparent point of attachment. Great presentation for display and in excellent condition, with lots of fine details for you to explore all over.
Quartz, Chalcopyrite from Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures Co., Romania
$275.00A unique and quite attractive large-cabinet specimen from the Boldut mine in Cavnic, Romania. It features an epimorph (cast) of Quartz crystals that were coating the surface of former Calcite crystals which have dissolved away while still in the Earth. The backside of this remarkable specimen exhibits the negative impressions of the now missing Calcite crystals, as seen below, and the surface of the Quartz casts are sprinkled with countless tiny crystals of Chalcopyrite. The specimen is extemely light (only 10 ounces) for its size. Loads of beautiful details for you to explore all over. Perfect presentation for display and in excellent condition. These mines are now permanently closed, so don't let this one disappear.
Vanadinite, Barite from Mibladen, Khenifra Province, Morocco
$135.00A very colorful specimen of GEMMY candy red Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco. It features numerous super lustrous, vivid red Vanadinite crystals artfully arranged into a very aesthetic formation over a a field of gray Barite blades. Lots of amazing details for you to explore all over. In excellent condition as the photos show.
Pyrite from Navajun, La Rioja, Spain
$185.00An amazing and quite beautiful specimen of cubic Pyrite from Spain. It features three MIRROR-BRIGHT cubes of golden Pyrite to 3.9 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 may have one such repair. 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.
Aegirine, Microcline from Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Malawi
$95.00A very gracefully composed specimen of Aegirine with Feldspar from Malawi. It features a single terminated crystal of jet-black Aegerine artfully positioned over a nicely formed group of mottled, off-white Microcline crystals. The Microcline FLUORESCES a reddish-pink under shortwave UV light (see the next photo). Excellent display views all the way around this gracefully composed specimen. All in all, a very attractive cabinet-sized specimen and quite uncommon in this quality.
Aegirine, Quartz from Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Malawi
$60.00A very gracefully composed and quite attractive specimen of Aegirine hosting a single gemmy multiple-terminated Quartz crystal from Malawi. Displays perfectly in all of the positions pictured, and in excellent condition. All in all, a very attractive specimen and quite uncommon in this quality. Loads of interesting details for you to explore on this gem.
Stilbite, Pyrite from Moore’s Station, Mercer Co., New Jersey, USA
$275.00A large and quite aesthetic specimen of Stlbite with Pyrite from the classic Moore's Station locality in Hopewell, New Jersey. It features a group of pearly orange Stilbite crystals with a dusting of countless tiny golden pyrite cubes. In excellent condition, with many fine details for you to explore all over. Presents nicely for display as shown.
