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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 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.
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.
Pyrite from Abbotabad, Mansehra District, Pakistan
$135.00A unique and unusual stalactite formation specimen of Pyrite crystals from Abbotabad, Pakistan. Only a handful of specimens were available at the Tucson gem show, and this is the best one that I saw. Needless to say, one of a kind. Lots of interesting details for you to explore all over.
Malachite from Sepon Mine, Vilabouly, Laos
$225.00A gorgeous 2-sided specimen of botryoidal “velvet” Malachite from the recent finds in Laos. Brilliant green color, a graceful composition, and perfect presentation for display. In PRISTINE condition as pictured. Lots of fine details for you to explore all over.
Fluorite from Xiefang Mine, Jiangxi Province, China
$195.00A unique and quite unusual specimen of botryoidal Fluorite from Jiangxi, China. It features numerous round groups of light-lavender Fluorite crystals artfully arranged into a hollow hemisphere and complete all the way around. As seen below, even the hollow cavity is coated by Fluorite crystals. Lots of fine details for you to explore all over.
Calcite, Pyrite from Xianghualing Mine, Hunan Province, China
$135.00A bright and beautiful large-cabinet display specimen of Calcite from the Xianghualing mine in Hunan, China. It features numerous Calcite rhombs that are interjoined to create the beautiful composition pictured. The edges of some of the Calcite crystals exhibit accents of tiny pyrite crystals. All of the Calcite crystals FLUORESCE a reddish orange color under shortwave UV light. Excellent presentation for display, with lots of beautiful details for you to explore all over. In very good condition as pictured.
Fluorite, Pyrrhotite from Yindu Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
$235.00A unique and quite colorful specimen of purple-cored blue PHANTOM Fluorite from Inner Mongolia in China. It features several groups of cubic Fluorite crystals interjoined to create the graceful formation pictured. Some minor Pyrrhotite in one corner. Equally beautiful whether lit from the front or from behind. Lots of fine details for you to explore all over.
Barite from Xiefang Mine, Jiangxi Province, China
$225.00A large and colorful Barite specimen from the Xiefang mine in Jiangxi, China. It features a large cluster of blocky golden Barite crystals interjoined to create the nicely balanced formation pictured. The Barite crystals exhibit high luster and wonderful golden color. Lots of amazing details for you to explore all over this very showy display specimen.
